Grammys 2012: Jennifer Hudson, Glen Campbell and other highs (and lows)
Overall it wasn’t even close to the almost uniformly excellent 2011 telecast – but it’s three standout moments were more memorable than just about anything I can recall from the past decade of Grammy...
View ArticleFamily events in OC this week (Feb. 13-16)
Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this week. Please check with the venues for updated times and prices. Do you want to tell us...
View ArticleAfterWork: Tilted Kilt in Long Beach
Rules are rules. And chief among my AfterWork rules is the one about featuring only Orange County bars and restaurants in this column. That's because we're all about Orange County people. While I have...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Whitney’s heavenly debut
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View ArticlePlayground games you don't want your kid playing
My favorite subject in grade school was recess. I spent my coveted free time playing hopscotch, getting chased by determined little boys and waiting in line for my turn to take on the undefeated...
View ArticleAsk Daft Daddy: Got any Valentine's Day ideas?
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! Now I know there are a lot of people out there who think Valentine’s Day is dumb – much like I think making an extended Mini Cooper is dumb – but I have to tell you, I love...
View ArticleSega Genecide's '90s party at La Cave
Sega Genecide, a local ‘90s cover band consisting of Steven Lindenfelser, Stephan Macarewich, Spencer Askin of Laguna Niguel-based pop act the Gromble, as well as Trevin Eck and Devin Davis, performed...
View ArticleAfternoon letters: Free-market alternatives to big government
MISSION VIEJO, Allan Pilger: I am a conservative businessman turned off by constant liberal-bashing from Republican politicians and the conservative media. Republican sound bites such as lower taxes,...
View ArticleWho is Adele? Her story in 21 photos
How is Adele's voice? Does she forgive the ex-boyfriend who inspired all those great songs? And what does "rolling in the deep" mean anyway? After the singing sensation's big night at the Grammys,...
View ArticleUniversity baseball alumni game Feb. 18
University's baseball alumni game will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m., according to Coach Chris Conlin.Those interested in participating in the game should email Conlin at...
View ArticleWinners of kid t-shirts with book art announced
Congratulations to Laura Brown and Mary Ann Neilsen for winning our Out of Print giveaway of children's t-shirts featuring illustrations of iconic children's book covers. Laura and Mary Ann will have...
View ArticleDiddy's post-Grammy partying gives him a big headache
Sometimes even rappers have their limits. Musician/producer/party animal Diddy had to be hospitalized on Sunday after hosting a massive post-Grammy party at the Playboy Mansion. According to tmz.com,...
View ArticleHouston's death, Adele's comeback make Grammys popular
The combination of Adele’s recovery from career-threatening throat problems and Whitney Houston’s tragic demise made Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony one of the most popular in the telecast’s 53-year...
View ArticleIrvine's letter of intent signing day in pictures, second edition
A number of other Irvine athletes have signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic carrers in college and school officials and parents have submitted photos to us of the signing...
View ArticleMotley Crue's Sin City residency lights up the Joint
My music-crit cred may be on the line for leading with this, but here goes: Mötley Crüe's Las Vegas residency, halfway through its nearly month-long run at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, may be one...
View ArticleCommunity remembers crash victim, looks for justice
LAGUNA NIGUEL – Friends and family shared a Valentine for Mara Steves on Monday night. Though wind and rain made it tough to keep candles lighted, about 70 people gathered at the Laguna Nigel...
View ArticleClippers lose close one in Dallas
Caron Butler‘s big night didn’t end the way he probably wanted it to. Returning to Dallas for the first time since last season, Butler received his NBA Championship ring, but Butler and the Clippers...
View ArticleWoods beat by the game of golf, not Mickelson
On the day set aside for love and romance, hugs and smooches, we've decided instead to write about the heartless. We're talking about the nastiest and scariest, most unsettling and sinister thing in...
View ArticleGlen Campbell to say goodbye at the Hollywood Bowl
We've been waiting and hoping that the Rhinestone Cowboy might come to Orange County one last time before finally hanging up his microphone, but it doesn't seem likely now -- not when a huge farewell...
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