New albums: Adele, Kylie, Gorillaz, Smashing Pumpkins and more
Not quite as jam-packed this week as those preceding Thanksgiving -- as ever, record labels are keen to have as much product as possible available in stores and online for Black Friday and Cyber...
View ArticleO.C.’s Kina Grannis crashes the spotlight again
Take 288,000 jelly beans, 22 months, 2,460 still frames and one Kina Grannis. What do you get? A video that has been viewed more than 3.4 million times on YouTube, and has catapulted Grannis – who grew...
View Article2011 cocktail trends didn't turn out as predicted
December is here, and you know what that means: time for my annual fearless predictions about next year’s cocktail trends. Wait – no, it’s too early, isn’t it? Instead, I’ll indulge in a little...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus implies she's a stoner
Is Miley Cyrus a pot head? Does anyone still care at this point?The onetime teen sensation, who was caught smoking salvia on camera last year, caused a stir again with remarks made at her 19th birthday...
View ArticleKobe Bryant spotted in Irvine Jewish center
Kobe Bryant strolled into the Jewish Community Center in Irvine on Monday night and asked nicely if he they’d mind if he shot some hoops.The folks in charge, says TMZ, were “more than happy” to oblige...
View ArticleUSC at a glance: Looking ahead to 2012
What's in store for USC in 2012? Here are the Trojans' potential strengths, areas in need of improvement, top returnees and incoming recruits: Strengths: A lot depends on who comes back. If QB Matt...
View ArticleUSC wrap-up: Light at the end of the sanctions
The past two offseasons, USC coach Lane Kiffin and his staff sat in recruits' living rooms and had to do damage control. They had to persuade premier football prospects to become Trojans even though...
View ArticleHome ice unkind to skidding Ducks
It's been an embarrassing season so far for the Ducks, but when and how did Honda Center turn into Disneyland vacation for opponents? Going into Wednesday night's home game against Montreal, the Ducks...
View ArticleThe perfect gift for your child's teacher
Teachers are an important part of a child’s life. On average, teachers will spend 30 hours a week with your child. The holidays are the perfect time to show your child’s teacher how much you appreciate...
View ArticleBaseball agreement shows quiet strength
Who is Michael Weiner? No, he's not the ex-Congressman who sent "junk mail" over his cellphone. No, he's not part of the famous "Saturday Night Live" family that was afflicted with di-ver-tic-u-LI-tis....
View ArticleNov. 30 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 BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE...
View ArticleMorning letters: Let's be frank; we're glad he's retiring
-WESTMINSTER, Marvin Tuomala: The Associated Press article on Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass, fails to identify him as the left-wing extremist he is [“Rep. Barney Frank announces retirement,”...
View ArticleReally? Pam Anderson rents flat for $20K a week
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, “Really?” For $20,000 a Week, Pam Anderson Could Be Your Landlady — Gawker Now You Can Rent Oprah’s Luxurious Chicago Apartment —...
View ArticleWeight-loss surgeon promotes healthy diet
By JANE GLENN HAAS We all know being overweight is not good for our health, our job hunts, even our love lives. "There is an epidemic of people weighing more than is healthy for them," agrees Dr. Joe...
View ArticleDuck Takes: Getting to know Devo
His teammates call him "Devo," but not because he likes the band that made "Whip It" a hit. Would that music still be called new wave? Or old new wave? Devante Smith-Pelly, a rookie forward for the...
View ArticleStrong winds trigger red-flag fire warning
Orange County firefighters are increasing staff and patrols in anticipation of powerful winds that could reach 65 mph, bringing a red-flag fire warning and potentially causing property damage. Trees or...
View ArticleMan killed when SUV hit tree ID'd
FULLERTON – A man was killed when the vehicle he was driving apparently veered off the roadway and struck a tree shortly before midnight, police said Wednesday. The man has been identified as Jorge...
View ArticleAngels: Vernon Wells says .300/30/100 in 2012
Vernon Wells' 2011 season was a disaster. He had the third-worst OBP in team history (minimum 300 plate appearances), he got booed as early as the first homestand of the year, and he was the...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: For Assembly, it’s always Black Friday
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View ArticlePlan the best weekend getaway
Find out which Southern California weekend getaway provides celebrity tours that visit homes of Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Elizabeth Taylor and Elvis Presley. Top 3: Best Weekend Getaway in Orange County...
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