Thomas Friedman: Theory of everything ... sort of
LONDON burns. The Arab Spring triggers popular rebellions against autocrats across the Arab world. The Israeli Summer brings 250,000 Israelis into the streets, protesting the lack of affordable housing...
View ArticleCharles Moore: How to recover Britain's streets for civilization
Yes, yes, I blame the parents. Yes, and the slack teachers. And the greedy bankers, pop videos, mass immigration, social media, celebrity culture, MPs’ expenses, hamburgers, and no doubt lots of other...
View ArticleAndrew McCarthy: Romney's on to something
n a night when he was the clear winner, it was only natural that Mitt Romney got off the best line of Thursday’s GOP presidential debate. “Are you familiar with the Massachusetts constitution?” He...
View ArticleLive coverage of today's Angels game
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View ArticleO.C. tandem surfers in finals at Oceanside
Surf fans can catch a glimpse of some surfing gymastics today by visiting Oceanside as two teams of tandem surfers from Orange County compete in the finals of a two-day competition. Mark and Debbie...
View ArticleHackers threaten Fullerton police website, email
FULLERTON – The hacker group Anonymous is threatening to disrupt the Fullerton Police Department's website and email after the death of a mentally ill homeless man last month following a confrontation...
View ArticleAfterWork: Sage in Newport Beach
I don't know about you, but when I'm trying to find a comfortable and classy restaurant with a great happy hour and a first-rate chef, I always look for a shopping center with a Ralphs and a CVS in it....
View ArticleBack-to-school shopping guide for cool kids
From staying eco-friendly to making sure your child's school supplies are durable enough to last through the school year, there's a lot to consider when back-to-school shopping. Browse through our...
View ArticleFans cheer for Josh Groban at Staples
Josh Groban has put a lot of work lately into cultivating his regular-guy, funnyman image. His music may be more serious, but he seems to have no problem poking fun at himself. Doubters can watch his...
View ArticleYoung the Giant invites 300 fans to join VMAs performance
Young the Giant frontman Sameer Gadhia (center) thought it was a trip to be interviewed via an international call - instead of just being dialed up at his folks house in Irvine - while on tour in...
View ArticleThe Go-Go's celebrate 30 years at Greek blast
When Belinda Carlisle sang “what a drag it is getting old” during the Go-Go’s’ spiky take on the Rolling Stones’ “Mother’s Little Helper” at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, Jane Wiedlin countered that...
View ArticleFBI, police investigate Letterman threats
Move over, Salman Rushdie. There's a new threat against Islam in town. The FBI and New York Police Department are investigating threats made against David Letterman on a radical Muslim message board,...
View ArticleKat Von D’s reality show canceled
Cable channel TLC has apparently had enough of Kat Von D, star of “LA Ink.” TLC announced Thursday that the current fourth season of the reality TV series will be its last. “The network is proud of...
View ArticleBravo to delay premiere of ‘Real Housewives’
The Sept. 5 season premiere of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will be pushed back at least one week and possibly longer, because of the apparent suicide of Russell Armstrong, the estranged...
View ArticleAtheist message adorns billboard near 55
SANTA ANA – It's not an ideal spot for a billboard. It's difficult to see from the southbound lanes of the 55 freeway, which it faces. But it was available, and for the next four weeks – at a cost of...
View ArticleTrumbo's winning blast energizes Angels
ANAHEIM - Clear! With their fading playoff hopes about to flat-line, rookie first baseman Mark Trumbo delivered a jolt that brought the Angels back to life – albeit with a faint and thready pulse....
View ArticleRookie season mixed bag for Angels' Walden
ANAHEIM – Those Angels fans who have decried the arrival of Jordan Walden had to sit there this week and suffer through the alternative. For three nights, the rookie closer was the only innocent...
View ArticleSenior center holds luau luncheon Aug. 24
The Tustin Area Senior Center is holding a Hawaiian Luau Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Cost: $2.50 seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those under 60. The luncheon features live...
View ArticleJay Ambrose: Why Obamacare won’t control births
If you care about Obamacare, you have to care about all its possible inflictions, many of which were unknown when the 2,500-page act was passed amidst Democratic horror at opposing Republicans said to...
View ArticleIrvine brothers earn Eagle Scout rank
Alex and Phil Norton of Boy Scout Troop 106 have received scouting's highest achievement, the Eagle Scout award. One requirement of the Eagle rank is to complete a project which entails planning,...
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