Twitter buzz: NBA owners, players agree?
The former president of the New York Knicks, Dave Checketts, said on radio that he has heard the players and owners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement. However, we are still checking...
View ArticleLetter of intent signing day in pictures for Northwood
It was a special day Wednesday for five Northwood High athletes, who signed national letters of intent. Volleyball standout Kelise Groot signed with University of Miami. Four Northwood softball players...
View Article2011-2012 preview: UCLA at a glance
Taking a look at the upcoming men's basketball season for the UCLA Bruins. Coach: Ben Howland (189-83, ninth season); Last postseason appearance: 2011 Upside: UCLA has the best frontcourt in the Pac-12...
View ArticleCollege football picks: Week 11 predictions
This isn't about Joe Paterno. The horrific allegations of sexual assault streaming out of the Penn State campus and the fallout from the scandal sent students into the State College streets for a good...
View ArticleKutcher defends Paterno on Twitter, fans attack
Another celebrity has put his foot into his mouth on Twitter and his name is Ashton Kutcher.Kutcher, for some unknown reason, has millions of followers on the social network, so when he uttered his...
View ArticleSnow series: Burton and Analog winter gear
With the snow season coming up in the next few weeks, we checked out a few new styles that you'll be seeing on the slopes this year. We feature Burton – one of the biggest brands in the snow...
View ArticleDeputy spots car suspected in Irvine robbery
IRVINE – Three people in a vehicle spotted by an Orange County sheriff's deputy have been detained following the Thursday afternoon robbery of a cell phone store in Irvine. A man at about 2:30 p.m....
View ArticleUCLA preview: Smith is team's focal point
LOS ANGELES – There was a moment during UCLA's exhibition this past Sunday against Division II Cal State San Bernardino in which forward Reeves Nelson finally screamed what everyone in the arena was...
View ArticleThese sites offer a Veterans Day salute
Today we celebrate and honor those who have served in our nation's armed forces. It's a holiday that began in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day to salute those who served in...
View ArticleVeterans honored, Marines wished ‘Happy birthday’
ANAHEIM – City officials joined with military veterans dating back to World War II on Thursday to commemorate Veterans Day and the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The ceremony under a gray...
View ArticleHolt under fire for Huskies' defensive struggles
LOS ANGELES – Washington defensive coordinator Nick Holt went over USC's offensive personnel after practice one night this week. "Just another different set of problems in a new week," Holt finally...
View ArticleRaiders' Palmer finds groove against struggling Chargers
SAN DIEGO – It is the second weekend in November, and Carson Palmer's uniform is clean. His head is not ringing. His shoulder is loose. "It's weird," he said Thursday night. It sure is. When everyone...
View ArticleO.C. playwright brings beloved kid’s hero Junie B. to life
Allison Gregory has young kids, but the Austin-based playwright had never heard of Junie B. She quickly realized she might be one of the last mothers in North America who's never run into the sassy,...
View ArticleEditorial: Veterans deserve help with jobs, health care
Friday at 8 a.m. PST, a wreath will be laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to honor and thank all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here in Orange...
View ArticleVets-helping-vets is key to center’s success
In a glass case at the North Orange County Vet Center sits a framed and faded magazine clipping of actress Jane Fonda wearing a Vietcong helmet. The photo of the activist-fitness buff is surrounded by...
View ArticleNov. 11 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 BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE...
View ArticleReview: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport shines
I'll just come right out and say it: I like the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport probably more than I should. Exactly why, I still can't pinpoint. Sure, it's got great looks – among the best I've seen in its...
View Article40 cool spots we consider "Must-See-OC"
So much to see. So much to do. Here's a list of 40 cool spots in the OC. We're sure you've been to some but doubt you've been to all. (Some are near impossible to get in.) Check out our "Must-See-OC"...
View ArticleCharles Krauthammer: Electorate shows it’s not an angry herd
WASHINGTON – The 2011 off-year elections are a warning to Republicans. The 2010 party is over. 2012 will be a struggle. To be sure, Tuesday was not exactly the Democrats' night. They did enjoy one big...
View ArticleIrvine police blotter, Nov. 1 to 7
MONDAY, NOV. 75:20 p.m. Petty theft, 4771 Campus Drive. An iPod Touch and cash were reported stolen from a locker at University High School. UC Irvine. 2:41 p.m. Residential burglary, 5600 block...
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