Minnesota Fats not father of Etta James
You learn something new every day: Etta James thought her father was Minnesota Fats.For those of you too young to know, and for those of you too old to remember, Minnesota Fats was a legendary pool...
View ArticleJagger backs out of World Economic Forum event
Mick Jagger has backed out of an event to promote Britain at the World Economic Forum, saying that he did not want to be involved in party politics.The Rolling Stones star had been due to attend a tea...
View ArticleTim Gunn hasn't had sex in 29 years
Fashion consultant and TV personality Tim Gunn (see photo) says he hasn’t had sex in 29 years and he’s not even married! The “Project Runway” star revealed the news on ABC’s “The Revolution” on...
View ArticleLakers Rim Shots: Fans from Wednesday's game
Slide show: Click on the photo to see a slide show of fans arriving at the Lakers-Clippers game at Staples Center on Wednesday.
View ArticleJan. 26 celebrity birthdays
See which famous people are celebrating birthdays today. Notable personalities from the past can be found at the end of this slide show. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE Celebrities born Jan. 25...
View ArticleMorning letters: Government employees are raking it in
IRVINE, H.K. Rahlfs: After reading the article about the pay that local employees rake in [“Former official in Santa Ana among state's highest paid,” News, Jan. 22], I am amazed anyone still wants to...
View ArticleIs Gasol ready to stick his neck out for Lakers?
Pau Gasol being happy still to be a Laker is really sweet, but how 'bout them sour grapes? Andrew Bynum's ambition and Kobe Bryant's knee have them ready and willing to do more this season, but the...
View ArticleFirst-timers: How Angels’ other big additions fared
Admittedly, 26-year-old Mark Trumbo doesn't go back all that far. But the Orange County native did grow up as an Angels fan and followed the team his whole life. "I've never seen this kind of...
View ArticleCalif. ranks 3rd for worst tax climate for business
California's business tax climate is the third worst in the United States, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation. Even though California's temporary income surtax and sales tax hike expired...
View ArticleCelebrity shoe news
It was a good week to randomly search for shoe pictures on the web (otherwise known as my "safe place," as in I am having a panic attack because of all the actual work I have been avoiding which I must...
View ArticleGrading UCLA’s 2008 recruiting class
Los Angeles—Rick Neuheisel's first recruiting class at UCLA featured 13 prospects with four-star ratings or higher and was ranked in the Top 10 nationally by several recruiting services. But like many...
View ArticleWarm today, high winds tomorrow
Orange County could hit the high 80s Thursday, but we're in for another switch: a cooling trend starting Friday and strong winds Friday night, the National Weather Service says. A "trough" of low...
View ArticleLooking back: USC’s 2011 recruiting class
Last February, we revisited USC's past four recruiting classes. With another one in the books – and another on the way Wednesday – it's time to re-examine the class of 2011. Obviously, it's still too...
View ArticleActress: Blondes don’t play doctors
Blondes have more fun, but brunettes get the best roles. Who are we to argue with a woman with an Ivy League education? Elizabeth Banks, who graduated magna cum laude from the University of...
View ArticleAngels’ Weaver is Sportsman of the Year
Jered Weaver, the Angels' All-Star pitcher and newly married man, brushed his black suit with his hands between having his picture taken with fans Tuesday night at a cocktail pre-party at the Newport...
View ArticleRancho bans sex offenders from parks, but HOAs say no
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – City officials on Wednesday approved an ordinance to keep sex offenders out of parks. The ban, based off the County's Child Safety Zone Ordinance developed by District Attorney...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Obama gives the rich a fair shake
Also: Obama junks the union; A tale of two trust funds
View ArticleLakers defeat Clippers in chippy game
The Battle for L.A. sequel went to the Lakers, as they went on to defeat the Clippers 96-91. Ron Artest only had three points, but impacted the game with his defensive intensity. Video by Jonathan...
View ArticleMexican Mafia target of San Diego arrests
SAN DIEGO – Two men who police said are members of the Mexican Mafia are among 119 people charged in a San Diego-area gang crackdown, authorities said Wednesday. There were 104 people arrested early...
View ArticleSuper Bowl comparison: 1967 vs. 2012
At the first Super Bowl – which wasn't even its name, until later – fans stayed away because of the exorbitant, $12 ticket prices, and the Jan. 15, 1967 game was blacked out in the Los Angeles area. At...
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