AfterWork: Pablo’s Cantina in Tustin
Hardly anybody wakes up craving Boxty. If that sounds like a harsh condemnation of a traditional Irish potato dish, don't look at me. I didn't say it. Eric Johnson said it. The co-owner of Auld...
View ArticleFans leave thrilled by Juanes at Staples Center
It’s got to be a good show when an 82-year-old former Jesuit priest rocks out. Leon Isaza yelled and sang along to lyrics like a young schoolgirl, pumping his fists into the air while Colombian...
View ArticleSantiago Canyon College golf tourney scheduled
The eleventh annual Hawks Golf Tournament, hosted by Santiago Canyon College, will be held on April 29 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club.In addition to the golf tournament, there will be a putting contest,...
View ArticleFashion show: Ducks strut for women, charity
Teemu Selanne took one look at Saku Koivu and offered a single-word assessment in the form of a question: "Seriously?" Selanne wasn't terribly impressed Monday with his teammate's outfit, which...
View ArticleKilgore: Health, massage businesses thrive in Huntington Beach
It's nice to know that business is alive and well in Huntington Beach. Health Net has just extended a five-year lease at 7755 Center Avenue for a 193,000 square foot, Class A office building located...
View ArticleWhen should I begin preparing my child for college?
Q. My neighbor's child is starting to apply for college and it seems so intimidating. What should I do now (my son is in junior high and very bright)? A. Starting in junior high, students should start...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Last stop for the gravy train
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View ArticleLa Habra climbs every mountain
A production of "The Sound of Music" may seem commonplace on a high school stage, but La Habra High's revival of this Rogers & Hammerstein classic is an absolute delight sure to enchant even the...
View ArticleWoodbridge dives into Wonderland
Things are not always what they seem and valuable lessons can be gleaned from fanciful circumstances. Woodbridge High School's production of "Alice in Wonderland" reminds us that even the most surreal...
View ArticleVolunteers help plant trees
Volunteers were busy at Nicolas Park on Saturday, planting 20 trees to add shade and a little beauty.In honor of Arbor Day, volunteers planted the 24-inch Fern Pine and Deodar Cedar trees, which will...
View ArticleFountain Valley crime: Burglar hides laptops in recycling container
A selection of crime calls to the Fountain Valley Police Department.
View ArticleO.C. players in the NCAA Tournament
Slide show: OCVarsity takes a look at the Orange County players on teams in the NCAA Tournament, which opens play today. If you're on a mobile device, go to m.ocvarsity.com or the OCVarsity mobile...
View ArticleOrange residents celebrate ‘quiet zone’ designation
Orange resident Mary Ann Mecke – who has spearheaded a campaign over the last six years to establish a quiet zone for trains that pass through her residential neighborhood – hosted a potluck...
View ArticleYour guide to O.C.'s best St. Paddy's Day pubs
Here’s my annual list of favorite places in O.C. to get all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day (or any other day, for that matter). I’m talking about the real O’Casey here – watering holes where, more often...
View ArticleWhat’s going on at the old Circuit City?
Q. I noticed that there is construction at the old Circuit City on Chapman Avenue. What's going on there? – Sarah Tully Lev, Orange A. Mrs. Tully Lev, you were not the only reader to ask Mr. Orange...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament of the rich and famous
Forget the seeds, power rankings, stats and injury reports. To predict the winners in the opening round of NCAA Tournament, it is more important to study the alumni lists of each school. I hate to...
View ArticleLutheran knocks out Lutheran
Orange Lutheran's boys basketball team was eliminated in the second round of the state tournament for the second year on a row.This time, though, the Lancers did not exit the season empty-handed.Having...
View ArticleSoldier had optimism, ‘unforgettable dimples’
CYPRESS – Through mournful eulogies, Army Sgt. Jason Weaver was remembered Tuesday as a young man who lit up a room with his unwavering optimism and humor – and his "unforgettable dimples." About 200...
View ArticleHousing depressed, Fed keeps money cheap
The Federal Reserve today voted to essentially kept its cheap money policy in place, saying … Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January suggests that the economic...
View ArticleKia recalling over 70,000 Optima sedans
Irvine-based Kia Motors America is recalling 70,115 of its Optima sedans from model years 2006-2008 due to a possibility that the cars can roll away after being parked. According to the recall filing...
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