Steven Greenhut: GOP needs to rethink immigration
SACRAMENTO – Whenever I write and speak about California's dire economic and political situation, I am met by people who demand answers. "We know the state is in a mess," they say. "Why don't you tell...
View ArticleNov. 19 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 ArticleGallery: 90 Occupy Wall Street cartoons
Now there's Occupy Wal-Mart, Occupy NBA, Occupy 999, Occupy Sea World, Occupy Lemonade Stand and more.
View ArticleRealtors think 20% down is too high
As 2011 president of the National Association of Realtors, Rhode Island broker Ron Phipps faced a housing market that sinking back into the morass while battling a host of reforms that sought to reduce...
View ArticleO.C. football: Friday's game stories, scores, photos and more
Check out all of OCVarsity.com's stories, scores, playoff brackets, photos, videos and more from Friday's football games. Updated CIF-SS football playoff brackets OCVarsity Hot Shots: Friday’s playoff...
View ArticleSurfing Santas take a ride for charity
The Ritz-Carlton resort in Dana Point kicked off its "giving season" Saturday with the second annual Surfing Santa Contest, with competitors in six divisions dressing up like St. Nick and surfing Salt...
View ArticleBruin tailgate: UCLA vs. Colorado
Check out who was celebrating at the Rose Bowl before the UCLA-Colorado game.
View ArticleIstanbul: Across the divide
Our first morning in Istanbul, the waiter in our small hotel served us the traditional Turkish breakfast of olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, crusty bread and steaming tea. As we finished, he beckoned us up...
View ArticleUSC shows it's back by shocking Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. – USC quieted Autzen Stadium and made a bold statement to the nation. Trojans cornerback Nickell Robey summed it up in two words: "'SC's back." After two down years, and in the midst of...
View ArticleMorning letters: Sandusky allegations may be 'sensational but not rare'
Editor’s note: The letter from Erin Runnion is published separately online under the headline: Erin Runnion: Reporting sex crimes against children is everyone's mandate." Her daughter Samantha was...
View ArticleMark Landsbaum: Uncertainty, the great economic inhibitor
Imagine you are a consumer and don't know for sure whether you will have a job next week. How much do you spend? No more than you must, if you're prudent. Imagine you are a business owner, and sales...
View ArticleWe don't care about those who don't care
We aren't a big fan of Mike Krzyzewski, the fact Coach K is en route to becoming Coach 1K not exactly helping. One-thousand victories. That's as ridiculous as that "Sweatin' to the Oldies" headband...
View ArticleIrvine Valley College marks Veterans Day
On Thursday, Nov. 10, six Irvine Valley College veterans from different eras and wars participated in a program to honor their own in the Irvine Valley College Student Services Center. Led by IVC...
View ArticleNov. 20 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 ArticleEditorial: Driving a bad bargain on GM bailout
The U.S. government shouldn't be playing the stock market with Americans' tax money. But that's what it did in 2009 when it bailed out General Motors and Chrysler, which, combined, received $85 billion...
View ArticleReader Rebuttal (Thomas Margro): Toll-road fees at JWA
I read an op-ed authored by Supervisor John Moorlach ["A new era at JWA," Commentary, Nov. 13], which was not reflective of a conversation Supervisor Moorlach and I had in June about the Transportation...
View ArticleNicholas Wishek: America again a ‘house divided'
On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech at the Republican convention in Illinois. When he said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand," he was specifically referring to...
View ArticlePets of the Week: Clementine and Shirley
Cairn terrier Clementine: She loves attention, company and other dogs Breed: cairn terrier Age: 2 years Sex: spayed female Size: 15 pounds Clementine's story: Clementine would make a great companion....
View ArticleA look at inventory levels and foreclosures in Irvine
Traditionally, this time of year is when the least amount of homes will be on the market. Many sellers decide that they will wait until spring to market their homes. This month, however, we have the...
View ArticleHow Hazzard lived, how Chargers fell, how Kemp began
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction, even in sports: Action: Walt Hazzard dies of complications following heart surgery. Reaction: If Hazzard hadn't come from Philadelphia's...
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