Steven Greenhut: Ding, dong, redevelopment is dead
SACRAMENTO – The California Redevelopment Association's website this week was still up and running and featuring job postings for redevelopment jobs, although the site does report that the...
View ArticleFeb. 4 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...
View ArticlePack 850 holds annual Pinewood Derby
Boy Scout Cub Pack 850 of Orange/Villa Park – which is comprised of students in first through fifth grades – hosted its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Cerro Villa Middle School. Nearly...
View ArticleAngels’ Mark Trumbo looking out for high school baseball
Angels infielder Mark Trumbo says some of his best baseball memories were playing in high school at Villa Park. Trumbo and others in the baseball community want to make sure the opportunities continue...
View ArticleCoach John Halagan's 20-year celebration in pictures
Woodbridge's boys basketball team inched closer to the Paciific Coast League title Friday night, defeating Northwood, 59-42, at Woodbridge. The Warriors (17-7, 7-1) have a one game lead over Corona del...
View ArticleWoodbridge’s national letter of intent signing day in pictures
Three Woodbridge athletes made it official Wednesday, signing their national letters of intent in front of teammates, coaches and family members in a noon ceremony. Football player Kyle Kelley signed...
View ArticleEarth movers assembled at Great Park home site
Construction crews began assembling massive grading machines, bulldozers and backhoes this past week at the parcel where the first Great Park homes will be built about 18 months from now -- machines so...
View ArticleFirm invents the ‘I-hate-to-fly’ pillow
Travel can be a pain in the neck. At least, that's what Santa Ana industrial engineer Edward Tansingco thought when he was flying to Canada regularly for his job. After one especially exhausting flight...
View ArticleGet three free Bruegger's bagels
So, how do you feel about bagels? If you join Bruegger's bagels Facebook page or sign up for their email club, they will send you a coupon you can use Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 from opening until 2 p.m....
View ArticleCheap fun things to do today
It's going to be a nice sunny day today, so don't spend the day doing chores. Why sit home, just because you don't want to spend any money? Here are things to do that will cost you little or nothing....
View ArticleFree 'Dolphin Tale' movie today in San Juan
Want something fun to do that costs nothing at all? Enjoy this family film feature: "Dolphin Tale" at 11 a.m. Saturday at the San Juan Capistrano library for free! Even the popcorn is free. Here's the...
View ArticleWarehouse sale today in Irvine
Need some girlie clothes? Lolita Girl Clothing is holding a warehouse design studio sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. They will be selling many items for 75% off. Designer...
View ArticleFree artist open studios today in Laguna Beach
If you enjoy art, then you may like what's going on today in Laguna Beach: A free open studio tour of numerous artists. There's even a shuttle bus that will haul you around. Click here to see a map of...
View ArticleCouncilman seeks Kelly Thomas death video
FULLERTON – A City Council member is requesting the release of a video apparently showing a deadly altercation of police officers with a mentally-ill homeless man, but county prosecutors are refusing...
View ArticleCool fun at Ducks skills competition
The Ducks placed their sour season aside Saturday for a little fun. The team hosted its annual skills competition at Honda Center, nearly 5,000 people showing up. Team Selanne defeated Team Perry,...
View ArticleIndianapolis, the Super Bowl City
Indianapolis won't ever be mistaken for Miami's South Beach or New Orleans' Bourbon Street, but visitors to the Circle City will find plenty of attractions, great restaurants and interesting taverns –...
View ArticleA tale of two quarterbacks: Brady vs. Manning
INDIANAPOLIS – He was always being compared to someone. That's what happens when you're the youngest son of a great quarterback and the baby brother of an even better one. It wasn't until he compared...
View ArticleLakers steaming after loss to Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY – Kobe Bryant's belief is that teams come together on the road. The Lakers got a unifying victory in Denver on Friday night to start this season-long six-game trip. One day later, a...
View ArticleFeb. 5 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: Critiquing the gospel of economic morality
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Michael O’Guin: President Barack Obama keeps saying he wants the rich to pay their "fair share." Does he understand the word “fair”? “Fair” means free of bias, dishonesty and...
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