YMCA reunion marks 100 years
This year marks a major milestone in Anaheim – the 100th anniversary of the Anaheim Family YMCA.More than 200 people came together on Nov. 8 at the Anaheim Marriott to reconnect and celebrate the...
View ArticleMorning letters: Taking a stand takes guts, saves lives
HUNTINGTON BEACH, John Pawson: In my 38-year career in public education, I was one teacher who got involved when bullying occurred in my classroom [“Dealing with school bullies,” Life, Nov. 21]. Some...
View ArticleReally? Bruce Willis asks $15 million for home
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, “Really?” Bruce Willis Asks $15 Million for His Home in Sun Valley — Wall Street Journal Bruce Willis Unloading Vaca Home for $15M —...
View ArticleResource center fills gap after foster care
SANTA ANA – Jared Edmond entered foster care as a helpless newborn and exited as a hapless young adult, left on his own the day after graduating from high school. With nowhere to go, Edmond slept in a...
View ArticleO.C. choir to perform at White House
With 60 people singing in harmony and standing so close the audience can touch them, the creativity of the human spirit is palpable. It's Sunday night at the First Presbyterian Church of Westminster...
View ArticleAround Fullerton: Flag retirements, First Night and more
Fullerton task force: City officials have launched an interactive web site, fullertontaskforce.info, to solicit ideas and feedback about improving resources related to homeless and mentally ill members...
View ArticleRetail sales top Oct. O.C. jobs list
Retail sales jobs beat out web developers for the most online help wanted ads in Orange County in October in what may be a vote of confidence for holiday spending, the state Employment Development...
View ArticleToday’s wealthy out for bargains
Today’s most wealthy Americans are relatively down to earth. Self-centered? Sure. But they were raised in the middle class, have families, are well educated, tech saavy — and they’re always looking for...
View ArticleGift ideas for special needs kids, teens
Finding the perfect gift for a loved one during the holidays can be a daunting task for anyone; after all, we’re all after the same thing: a giant smile on the face of the recipient when they open...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday gains momentum
Small businesses aren't ceding the Christmas shopping season to big retailers and regional shopping malls. Increasing numbers are active participants in today's Small Business Saturday, a national...
View ArticleOrange Pop: The Dear & Departed up their game
Life is almost never boring for musician and tattoo artist Dan Smith. When he’s not touring the world with his O.C.-based rock band the Dear & Departed, he’s inking flesh out of Kat Von D’s High...
View ArticleThree Irvine Charger teams advance to conference title games
It was a big week for Irvine Charger football teams."We have three teams that have reached their respective conference championship (final four), for the first time in our history," said league...
View ArticleTips for taking the kids to Disneyland during the holidays
Every year, Disneyland magically transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy. There are almost 700 festively-decorated trees located throughout the park, including the popular one at the...
View ArticleBlack Friday deals lure phenomenal crowds
Mobs of shoppers waited in line in for Thanksgiving midnight openings at various Orange County retailers, however the crowds appeared to taper off later in the day on Black Friday – a day which is...
View ArticleGiveaway: Win a set of cupcake pajamas, valued at $74
This week OC Moms is teaming up with Beverly Hills Basics to give away a sweet treat to help you lounge in comfort and style. One winner will receive a trendy set of pajamas (size large) featuring a...
View ArticleWill desperate Ducks make major trade?
ANAHEIM – Is it time to press the panic button at Honda Center? Is it time for General Manager Bob Murray to make a major move to shake up — if not break up — the skidding Ducks? Is it time to fire the...
View ArticleUC Irvine loses in Alaska, falls to 0-5
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Central Michigan capitalized on a 12-0 start and defeated UC Irvine, 82-72, in the Great Alaska Shootout at Sullivan Arena on Friday afternoon. Olivier Mbaigoto scored 23 points and...
View ArticleLocal beer comeback brewed for 90 years
Between them, Greg and Barbara Gerovac had 17 years of professional beer-brewing experience - always working for other people, and never working together.They decided it was time for a change."We...
View ArticleGallery: The Best of Mike Ramirez cartoons
Cartoons by Mike Ramirez, Investor's Business Daily, over the past year.
View ArticleNorthwood High dancer inspires young girls to dream
When 17-year-old Northwood High School senior Alison Glander started to dance at age 3, she never dreamed that becoming a ballerina would take her on an emotional journey testing her physical and...
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