Letters blog: Trump not afraid of 'birthers' controversy
ANAHEIM HILLS, Bob Elliott: Rather than argue the support of their man with facts, the left, with the help of the main stream media, has branded anyone who questions President Barack Obama's...
View ArticleSeeing service through customer's eyes
Ever wonder why businesses fail? You wouldn't if you listened to the customers — or more aptly, would-be customers or former customers — of these failures. Here's an email I received from Orange County...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: For Obama, Libya is rocket science
Also: A nest with no egg; Technically, a generation gap
View ArticleViewers still prefer ‘Idol’ to ‘Dancing’
Although "Dancing with the Stars" drew its third-largest audience for a premiere, it was unable to dislodge "American Idol" from its customary spot atop the prime-time television ratings last week.The...
View ArticleJim Norton finally invades O.C.
Jim Norton has developed into an accomplished stand-up comedian, popular radio personality and best-selling author – yet in a career spanning nearly two decades he’s never been to Orange County. The...
View ArticleFood 101: Warm up to cabbage salad
As we transition from winter to spring, I turn my head to the humble cabbage. This leafy produce-aisle staple is all too familiar served as cole slaw or when playing second fiddle in fish tacos. But...
View ArticleO.C.'s 'motel kids' featured in TV show
The motel kids of Orange County return to the TV spotlight this week as KCET’s “SoCal Connected” reports on families living in cheap motels near Disneyland in an episode that premieres at 9 p.m....
View ArticleWait list for NBA Kings tickets is 500-plus
ANAHEIM – The Sacramento Kings move to Anaheim is not a done deal – but that hasn't held back a wave of excitement among local NBA fans. As of early afternoon Wednesday, more than 500 fans had sent...
View ArticleWillie Nelson won’t have to sing in court
Willie Nelson won't have to sing for a joint, after all. A Texas judge denied reports that Nelson would have to sing in her court to resolve marijuana possession charges. Hudspeth County Attorney Kit...
View ArticleMater Dei choir sings for pope in St. Peter's Square
Josh Paz was a little nervous as the Mater Dei High School choir waited for the pope to arrive in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Wednesday morning. "What if we mess up?" he thought. "What will...
View ArticleArts Center introduces new mobile app
The Segerstrom Center for the Arts today launched CenterTix, a new free mobile application that allows theatergoers to purchase tickets, explore upcoming performances and learn more about what's coming...
View ArticleLetters blog: Libya: Whatever you call it, the 'war' should end
-LA HABRA, Ron Meade: Sixty years ago, my oldest brother enlisted in the Army. Shortly thereafter the United Nations volunteered him to perform “kinetic military action” in a foreign conflict. At the...
View ArticleWho sang best on 'American Idol' on Wednesday?
It's do-over week on "American Idol," as in doing over the Top 11 after the excitement of last week when former favorite Casey Abrams got the least amount of votes and had to be saved by the judges...
View ArticleOne sibling doesn't want to room with other in college
Dear Straight Talk: My stepsister and I are both seniors and have applied to colleges. We share a room during visitations and where she has always been interested in a close relationship, her company...
View ArticleMarch 31 celebrity birthdays
See some of the people celebrating birthdays today. Notable personalities of the past who were born on this date can be found at the end of this slide show. SEE CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS...
View ArticleReally? Homeowners seek higher taxes
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, "Really?" EMBARRASSED? Homeowners in the Kansas town of Salina are filing property tax assessment appeals — saying that their homes...
View ArticleLetters blog: Description run wild
When looking for spin pay close attention to adjectives and descriptive clichés, because they tell you a lot about the perspective of the writer. And when re-reading your own writing ask yourself, Why...
View ArticleO.C.'s best baseball players ever?
Slide show: On Opening Day for baseball season, it's time to take another look at OCVarsity's selections for the all-time Orange County baseball team. If you're on a mobile device, go to...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Green bridge to nowhere
Also: Energizer Bunny out of gas; A toxic budget process
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