Trump tilts at Scottish parliament
Donald Trump blustered into Scotland’s parliament Wednesday and gave them what for, fearing a proposed offshore wind farm would ruin the view from his new golf resort.“Scotland, if you pursue this...
View ArticleWho sang best on ‘American Idol’?
The Top 6 on "American Idol" did a dozen songs on Wednesday night -- that's two each if you're keeping score at home -- and now it's time to share your thoughts on how Elise Testone, pictured above,...
View ArticleApril 26 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 slideshow. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE Celebrities...
View ArticleMorning letters: End the fun and games at taxpayer expense
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Jo Wood: We are seeing a burgeoning culture of excess, corruption and fraud in our government. After the AIG bailout we learned that we financed a vacation for the company nabobs,...
View ArticleJohn Cusack brings Edgar Allan Poe to life in ‘The Raven’
The image of Edgar Allan Poe passed down to us is that of a dour, pale and morbid drunkard, a poet haunted by lovers who died in his arms. But he was also a playful wordsmith, an eviscerating critic, a...
View ArticlePool table sex-assault victim: ‘You can survive’
CORONA DEL MAR – The young woman known in court documents as Jane Doe wants people to know she is clean and sober, mentally strong and motivated, and determined to put the past behind her. "I'm...
View ArticleKid and family events this weekend in O.C. (April 27-29)
Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this weekend. Please check with the venues for updated prices. Do you want to tell us about an...
View ArticlePujols still appears lost in a new place
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Albert Pujols is a stranger in a strange land. After 11 seasons with one team and one manager, traveling to the same ballparks and facing many of the same pitchers, the Angels'...
View ArticleSubtropical storm slides through O.C.
A subtropical storm system arrived later than expected Wednesday night, then dropped a quarter inch of rain or more of over Orange County by daybreak Thursday. And while it might still deliver bursts...
View ArticleNFL Draft: The best UCLA picks
You don't need to watch the NFL Network or even have a Twitter feed from Mike Mayock to pick Troy Aikman No. 1 in the NFL draft or, for the matter, choose Kenny Easley or Jonathan Ogden. What takes...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Fat lady’s warming up for Newt
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View ArticleRoyal Khyber's best ingredient: atmosphere
Upscale Indian restaurant Royal Khyber recently celebrated 30 years of serving beautifully prepared dishes with aesthetic flourishes originating in the days of emperors. I wasn't expecting a meal at a...
View ArticleH&R Block to close offices, cut 350 workers
H&R Block, fresh off the tax season, has announced plans to close 200 under-performing company-owned offices nationwide and will eliminate 350 workers. Gene King, company spokesman, said there is...
View ArticleCould Trout be spark the Angels need?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – After another lifeless performance by his offense this week, Angels manager Mike Scioscia admitted "we need a catalyst" to get things going. "The obvious catalyst," Scioscia...
View ArticleTop model: My body suit was Photoshopped off
Digital disappointment High fashion model Coco Rocha has a policy against doing nude work or anything she considers too sexy, Jezebel.com notes. So how did she come to be featured virtually topless on...
View ArticleGot kids? Save big at this huge consignment sale
I'm thinking maybe I should do this myself: Here's a giant kids consignment sale that's now running a few times a year, where you can get rid of things your kids don't use anymore, and buy things they...
View ArticlePower-plan health concerns unproven, SDG&E says
Officials with San Diego Gas & Electric said during a public gathering Wednesday that health concerns raised by opponents of the utility’s proposed project to overhaul power lines and its...
View ArticleFree dessert coupon from Corner Bakery Cafe
If you buy a meal from Corner Bakery Cafe, they'll give you a free sweet. This coupon expires May 15, 2012 Here are the choices you can get, if you buy lunch or dinner there: Brownie Cookie Bar Whoopie...
View ArticleBCS playoff could compromise Rose Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Before they leave the beach, the guys who run the Bowl Championship Series want to narrow the postseason options to a few detailed plans. The 11 conference commissioners and Notre...
View ArticleTwitter scoreboard: Does it get any worse?
If you're clever, insightful, funny or irreverent, this is where you belong.Angels fans post comments and photos on twitter during the game, and Angels editor Keith Sharon collects them. He awards a...
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