Lynndee Kemmet: States must fix soaring deficits, not rely on Uncle Sam
Several years of huge and persistent state budget deficits have led some politicians to argue that the federal government should either continue or even increase aid to states as it has done since 2009...
View ArticleJack Durish: Bankruptcy and state sovereignty
There has been a lot of talk lately of allowing states to seek protection from their creditors in bankruptcy as do individuals, businesses and lesser government entities such as cities and counties....
View ArticleIn foot pursuit of a challenge
In terms of distance, getting to the University of Santa Monica on Wilshire Boulevard from Anaheim Hills doesn't take that long – that is, of course, unless you decide to walk. Anaheim Hills resident...
View ArticleGAEDE: Brea manager best on the market
Tina Hoover drives 22 miles from Glendora to work at the Ralphs in Brea where she is the front-end store manager. The single parent always has big smile on her face and is friendly with all the...
View ArticleFoodies delight in Irvine parking lots
Any given Wednesday at about noon, foodies and chefs come together in a parking lot near the corner of Dupont and Teller. A half-dozen food trucks dot the parking lot, as do a constantly-rotating flock...
View ArticleFive Crowns to fix fussy look, change menu
Five Crowns, a fine dining institution in coastal Orange County since 1965, is closing temporarily next month to undergo a remodel. The restaurant in Corona del Mar, a replica of a England's oldest...
View ArticleEditorial: Pirate killings senseless
It is always with great remorse and sadness when we are forced to acknowledge senseless tragedies such as the recent murders of four Americans at sea by a group of pirates. Atrocities such as this...
View ArticleEditorial: House is right repeatedly
In recent days and weeks, the House of Representatives approved four major pieces of legislation that, if they become law, could stagger the big government mindset responsible for massive deficits and...
View ArticleChakra's recipes and prices eye-opening
Your favorite Indian dish probably will look different at Chakra Indian Cuisine in Irvine. Chakra specializes in creative preparation and perfect presentation that come at a cost you also might not be...
View ArticleCARLINE: Proud over success on the freeway
Freeway driving can be stressful. I remember wondering how I was going to get around southern California when I moved here in the late '70s. There weren't a lot of cars on the streets of my hometown,...
View ArticleReally? Mortgage broker homeless after crash
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, “Really?” HOME FINDER NOW HOMELESS: Susan Schneider used to have a comfortable life helping people getting loans to buy homes. She had...
View ArticleFeb. 24 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 ArticleAre these the 'American Idol' frontrunners?
Now "American Idol" starts to get good: The long, drawn-0ut auditions are over and tonight all of the semi-finalists will be picked. Next week we start getting to know them much better, and one of the...
View Article'Speech and Debate' in Santa Ana explores teen angst, gay themes
Does any generation ever really understand what its young people are thinking or feeling? And do society's youth ever feel completely understood and accepted by their parents? Stephen Karam's "Speech...
View ArticleLetters blog: Public employees are a net financial loss
-LAGUNA HILLS, Wm. Scott Ayers: It is time to take an honest look at the public employee issue. First of all, it must be accepted that every public employee, no matter their office or salary, is a net...
View ArticleRancho council to appoint replacement for Petrilla
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – City Council members on Wednesday voted to appoint a temporary replacement to serve on the council while Councilman Jesse Petrilla is away for active duty military training....
View ArticleAllstate expanding, hiring 600 statewide
Allstate Insurance Co. is on an expansion drive, hoping to add 120 new agency owners statewide this year and as many as 600 new licensed sales people and support staff, the company announced Wednesday....
View ArticleKobe's 'toughest win,' Jackson whistling 4 times at Artest and Lakers'...
PORTLAND, Ore. -- To get added flavor from courtside and inside the Lakers' locker room, click on the photo to relive game images alongside selected observations from my @KevinDing Twitter account...
View ArticleLooking back: USC's 2008 recruiting class
Part 2 of our series looking back at USC's past four recruiting classes examines the 2008 haul. The definitions of our categories can be found below. The class analysis can be found by clicking through...
View ArticleLooking back: UCLA's 2007 recruiting class
There might be no bigger day in college football than signing day. Though some have come to see it as propaganda, we have the luxury of revisionist history. The biggest lesson: Some (four) stars shine...
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