After Paul deal, Clippers’ time is now
Slide show: The Los Angeles Clippers....no, don't bother waiting for the punch line. The team that never has won more than 47 games while in L.A. is suddenly shooting for a much higher win percentage...
View Article7 tips for balancing work and family
Today many Americans strive to “have it all” with respect to their personal and professional life but, all too often, this shotgun effort leads to disappointing results on many - if not all - fronts....
View ArticleKid and family events this weekend in O.C. (Dec. 16-18)
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...
View Article'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' is astonishing
The wait for a good action movie is finally over. "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" is pure popcorn of the highest, most flavorful order. Brad Bird ("The Incredibles," "Ratatouille") is the first...
View ArticleThe 12 drinks of Christmas
This is the time of year when traditionalism fights with wild inventiveness as bartenders and imbibers seek a drink that puts the Merry in Christmas. Here's a list of local bartenders' special...
View ArticleJSerra community in disbelief after teacher's arrest on suspicion of underage...
Students, alumnus and parents at JSerra Catholic High School have reacted with disbelief on social media after the arrest and subsequent firing of Ricardo Aldana, a Spanish teacher who also coached...
View ArticlePaul vows to turn Clippers into contenders
PLAYA VISTA - Chris Paul obviously knows little about the Clippers' past. The All-Star point guard cited the franchise's history as the reason he wanted to come to the Clippers, a team that has only...
View ArticleMorning letters: How the socialist revolution has progressed
COTO DE CAZA, Tim Streit: Forget the merits of a Democratic primary challenge against President Barack Obama in 2012 [“Should a Democrat challenge Obama in 2012?” Opposing Views, Dec. 14]. I was unable...
View ArticleDisorder limited girl's speech development
Hailey Goodwin's parents tried everything they could to get her to speak, with no success. Hailey wanted to communicate verbally, but couldn't. The frustration often drove her to tears and caused her...
View ArticleObama's top gaffes of 2011
A photo slide show highlighting President Barack Obama's top 10 gaffes of 2011.
View ArticleReally? Courtney Love faces eviction
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, "Really?" Courtney Love’s landlords are threatening to evict her from her Manhattan townhouse, complaining about the decor, damage...
View ArticleDec. 16 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. Also see notable deaths of 2011. SEE...
View ArticleEditorial: Driven to distraction by cellphone ban
The Nanny State is wagging its finger at us again. This time it's the National Transportation Safety Board, which wants to ban all use of cellphones by drivers – even the "hands-free" kind that are...
View ArticleEditorial: Ranks of low-income poorly defined
These are indisputably tough times. Certainly, unemployment is not merely 8.6 percent, as Washington's latest estimate suggests. Some say the true level of joblessness could be as high as 15 percent,...
View ArticleDavid Dickey: Who watches the watcher?
We the people have our shortcomings. Among any group of substantial size, there are those who, legally or illegally, will take advantage of others. This applies regardless if one is employed in the...
View Article10 best celebrity stories of the week
How do you get to be in the 10 best celebrity stories of the week? Many publicists want to know. It's no secret in the industry that appearing on this list gives a boost to the careers of A-listers and...
View ArticleFree shipping today at 2,300 stores
Do you hate to pay shipping charges? Some 2,338 merchants have joined together for "Free Shipping Day" today (Friday, Dec. 16, 2011), including lots of places you like to shop. This deal starts at...
View ArticleHouse cleaners clean up on holiday gifts
When it comes to personal service providers, house cleaners are far and away the most popular to give year-end tips of cash or gifts, says Consumer Reports. About 49% of people give cash, a check or...
View ArticleHome prices could take 4 years to stabilize
Tired of Orange County’s roller coaster home price ride? Well, there may not be an opportunity to get off for four more years, one local real estate agent says. According to Huntington Beach broker Tom...
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