Victor Davis Hanson: Asleep in Dreamland, USA
Barack Obama just gave a belated but stern warning about escalating debt – a few weeks after he presented a 2011 budget with a $1.6 trillion annual deficit, the largest shortfall in American history....
View ArticleSeniors can catch a show and lunch in downtown L.A.
BOB BAKER'S MARIONETTE THEATER – JUNE 9Watch a marionette show and eat lunch at the Original Philippe's (famous for the French dip) in downtown Los Angeles. Free time to visit the historical Olvera...
View ArticlePublic invited to ‘Collaborative Spirit’ performance at Chapman
A unique live performance by Chapman University's award-winning student musicians and dancers will take place Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapman's Memorial Hall. "The Collaborative Spirit" will...
View ArticleMichael Moodian: What drives Obama's foreign policy?
What is the Obama Doctrine? Is there a unifying principle or philosophy that guides the president's foreign policy decisions? Candidate Barack Obama gave Americans the impression that he would rely on...
View ArticleEditorial: Budget may derail bullet train
California's touted high-speed train hit a big bump in the road this week when Congress and President Barack Obama eliminated funding that rail proponents need. Could this be the wakeup call to end...
View ArticleEbell Club gives to others
First vice-president, philanthropy co-chairmen Sherye Ayres and Mai Hinwood presented checks to several nonprofit organizations during the recent general meeting of the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills. A...
View ArticleChicken soup from a family’s soul
You know how a toddler takes those tentative first steps by herself? That's me preparing for Passover this year – my first without my mother. She left us last September at age 93, and for the first...
View ArticleAround town: Jewelry show, Earth Day and more
Jewelry show: The city of Brea is holding its annual Jewelry Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at the Brea Community Center, 695 E. Madison Way. More than 100 vendors are scheduled to participate,...
View ArticleAround Placentia: Quilting for vets, art show and more
Quilts for vets: The Calico House is organizing volunteers to make quilts for combat veterans through Under One Wing. The store is organizing workshops for people who want to make a Quilt of Valor....
View ArticleAround Anaheim: Benefit concert for Japan and more
Japan benefit: The House of Blues Anaheim will host "OC Loves Japan," a benefit concert for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Sunday. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross'...
View ArticleReally? Some agents feeling spring chill
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, “Really?” NO SPRING FEVER: Some normally upbeat real estate agents are showing signs of nervousness as they confront sluggish sales...
View ArticleBoy could be suffering from "Facebook Depression"
Dear Straight Talk: Maybe I shouldn't meddle, but my son is an awkward, shy teenager and my brother's kids are popular. At a recent reunion, a lively conversation ensued about Facebook friends and I...
View ArticleApril 14 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. SEE CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS...
View ArticleAnalyst: Housing will lag economy’s recovery
Veteran Southern California real estate analyst G.U. Krueger adds his commentary on the housing market to this blog in a spot we call “Thursday Morning Quarterback.” Here’s his latest installment. …...
View ArticleCalifornia's best economic weapon? Weather
California ranks near the bottom on some studies that claim to measure the business climate, yet the state's economic growth is about the same as the nation's from 1978 to 2008. Why, some researchers...
View Article10 wacky items from the police blotter
Some calls to the police must leave officers scratching their heads. Click through these examples of reports that came from police blotters around Orange County in recent weeks and see what we mean.
View ArticleGarage of the month: memorabilia in Seal Beach
The 1930s Mediterranean Revival in Seal Beach isn't cluttered at all. There are hardwood floors, creamy colors all around and the original kitchen open to the ocean breezes, with a small perfume bottle...
View ArticleThe latest from Coachella 2011
Get the latest news, reviews and photos from the big annual party in the desert. Check out the latest news from Coachella 2011.
View ArticleLindsay Lohan necklace not worth $2,500
TMZ has learned that the jewelry store from which Lindsay Lohan stole a $2,500 necklace paid $850 for it. That's a mark-up of 294%, give or take. Lohan is charged with felony grand theft for stealing...
View ArticleCartoon Gallery: Budget battle cartoons
60 hilarious cartoons on the never-ending budget fight, the deficit, the debt and taxes in the U.S. and California.
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