Lakers have no answer for Paul or the Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant sat on the bench late in the third quarter Monday night and flexed his sore right wrist. Bryant had landed hard on the hand after having a shot blocked earlier by DeAndre...
View ArticleLong Beach State still perfect at home
LONG BEACH – After gallant efforts that resulted in close road losses to No. 5 North Carolina and No. 12 Kansas in their previous two games, the Long Beach State 49ers returned to the court for the...
View ArticleClippers fans get a look at their future
LOS ANGELES – For Mike Brown and Vinny Del Negro, Monday night's exhibition opener wasn't a battle for Los Angeles. It was just the first game that didn't count in a preseason much too short....
View ArticleBillups-Paul duo off to hot start
LOS ANGELES – When the Clippers said they’d take the floor with Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups in the backcourt, the lack of size was seen as a defensive liability. In Monday’s 114-95 win over the...
View ArticleBus Stop Babes find daily comfort
Every morning at a quarter to eight, I head outside for cheap therapy. I go even if I haven't brushed my teeth and my hair is bundled into an 80's scrunchie. Sometimes I take a mug of coffee, a...
View ArticleAre these the 20 oddest Christmas traditions ever?
It's a tradition in Pedro's family to listen to David Sedaris' "Holidays On Ice" audio book on the long drive to and from Northern California for Thanksgiving. And while it might be "The Santaland...
View ArticleDec. 20 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 ArticleMorning letters: Redefinition of U.S. poverty is preposterous
-ORANGE, Rogers Rhoades: I was pleasantly surprised to read the Register's editorial, “Ranks of low-income are poorly defined,” [Dec 16], that challenged the journalistic promulgation of the front-page...
View Article3 O.C. unemployed for every job advertised
Although Orange County had 13,000 more people on local payrolls in November than a year ago, it was still tough going with three people looking for every online job advertised, reports the state...
View ArticleBrian Calle's blog: The world reacts to the death of Kim Jong-Il
A photo slide show recapping the world's reaction to the recent death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il.
View ArticlePresidential candidate comparison: Terrorism
The seventh in our series comparing the Republican presidential candidates on the issues focuses on terrorism and was complied by the Associated Press. Earlier installments have looked at taxes,...
View ArticleSandra Bullock: Beauty 'victim' ? Or victor?
Sandra Bullock's red carpet appearances spark renewed speculation about plastic surgery procedures. See more photos here. Is this really what almost 50 looks like? Hollywood actresses don't get to...
View ArticleTuba players try to beat record at Downtown Disney
Four years ago, tuba players set a world record by having the largest tuba concert at Downtown Disney with 502 performers. On Wednesday, the TUBACHRISTMAS group will try again to beat that record. For...
View ArticleSome San Clemente rec fees might be going up
Some types of recreation fees in San Clemente may be about to go up. The City Council on Tuesday night will be asked to consider: • A $50 increase in the $135 enrollment fee for the summer Junior...
View ArticleDid Sandra Bullock get nip-tucked?
Sandra Bullock's red carpet appearances spark renewed speculation about plastic surgery procedures. See more photos here. Is this really what almost 50 looks like? Hollywood actresses don't get to...
View ArticleTips for surviving a blue Christmas
The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous and magical time of year — so why does it leave so many people feeling so lousy? Experts agree that it's normal for excitement and anticipation to turn...
View ArticleLocal boys collect toys for Spark of Love
Jarod and Jonah Smith, two students at Oxford Preparatory Academy charter school in Aliso Viejo, have organized a toy drive at their elementary school. The two students saved money all year long by...
View ArticleTop new restaurants for 2012
Orange County is ending 2011 with a bang, in terms of new restaurant offerings. Foodies welcomed a slew of snazzy concepts – from Pizzeria Mozza to Tamarind of London to The Playground. Will 2012 offer...
View ArticleRain spritz, winds, then a warmer Christmas
After light rain in a few parts of Orange County Tuesday morning, we're headed for mostly sunny skies through the weekend, the National Weather Service says. And while gusty winds are expected to kick...
View ArticleTop 10 retail events of 2011
The Orange County retail climate continues to be difficult for not just the small chains but large ones as well. In 2011, at least two retail chains said they would go out of business after more than...
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