Light comedy, deep drama mark Newport Harbor's 'Wonderful Life'
Angels hear prayers, lovers dance in the moonlight, an bitter, greedy banker uses his power against his bankrupt competitor. Transporting the audience to the town of Bedford Falls, the performers and...
View ArticleNewport Harbor gives us the moon in 'Wonderful Life'
Through all the bleak moments in life, it is difficult to truly understand the impact that individual moments have. Newport Harbor High School clearly displays the significance of these moments in...
View ArticleA city's new park is kinda ... lost
Q. I recently signed my son up for an eight-week soccer session at Steve Ambriz Memorial Park. I already happened to know where it was, but my neighbor and her husband got lost trying to find it. And...
View ArticleEye on O.C.: Foster to sing at arts gala
Huey Lewis also on Segerstrom Center benefit's lineup Friday. CLICK HERE for today's Eye on O.C.
View ArticleMorning letters: Costas misfires in assigning blame in murder-suicide
MISSION VIEJO, Charles Hunt: On “Sunday Night Football,” Bob Costas, in an attempt to make an editorial perspective by paraphrasing sportswriter Jason Whitlock, tried to blame Kansas City Chiefs' Jovan...
View ArticleDec. 4 celebrity birthdays
These people of the present and past were born on this date. Actress Movita Castaneda is 95. Actress Deanna Durbin is 91. Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio is 81. Game-show host Wink Martindale is...
View ArticleLansner: Is worry the biggest economic worry?
“Cautious optimism” I can live with. “Muted superlatives” make me a bit crazy. In recent months I've heard numerous local executives describe improving conditions within their business and industry –...
View ArticleBarkley could play in Sun Bowl, but should he?
It seems that Matt Barkley will be able to play in USC's bowl game, but is that the smart choice? Barkley sprained his shoulder in a Nov. 17 loss to UCLA. The Trojans will play in the Dec. 31 Sun Bowl...
View ArticleDana Point searches for development director
The city of Dana Point is conducting a statewide search for a director of community development after Kyle Butterwick, 60, retired after nine years working for the city and 24 years in Laguna Beach...
View ArticleFundraising gives life to Christmas tree lots
Long before the first firs arrived this season at Noonan's Christmas Trees in Costa Mesa, co-owners Doug and Harry Noonan had already presold more than 90 Douglas and noble firs. Customers purchased...
View ArticleSan Clemente to look at bike-friendly projects
If you're excited or concerned about a plan to make San Clemente more bicycle-friendly, you might want to be at Wednesday's Planning Commission meeting. Commissioners will review dozens of ideas for El...
View ArticleDeveloper plans 37-story tower construction
SANTA ANA – Developer Michael Harrah said that he plans to break ground on the One Broadway Plaza office tower by next summer. Harrah made the announcement as he and several other business and...
View ArticleRainbow Sandals founder to donate $7,000 to Doheny
The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association will get a bit of a boost Thursday when it receives a $7,000 donation from the founder of Rainbow Sandals toward preservation and restoration of the park...
View ArticleArk of San Juan Pet of the Week: Cassidy
The Ark of San Juan animal-rescue group is seeking an adoptive home for Cassidy, a 6-year-old terrier mix."She adores people, but being a terrier, she is a bit of a diva with other dogs and wants to be...
View ArticleJustin Bieber dominates Jingle Ball finale
Beliebers? The place was full of ’em. They started chanting the 18-year-old Canadian heartthrob’s name Monday night the moment they walked into Nokia Theatre for the second half of KIIS-FM’s annual...
View ArticleToday's cartoons: Liftoff at the fiscal cliff
Also: A fiscal cliff of her own; A failure to communicate
View ArticleCracking Up: For the last time
A few weeks ago, we sat behind a new family at church. They have five kids, three of them under 3 years old. Watching the parents lift and wrangle and untangle their kids through an hour of speakers...
View ArticleState unemployment insurance rated among worst in U.S.
California's unemployment insurance program has too often leftthousands of newly unemployed workers waiting more than three weeks for their first unemployment checks, according to recent reviews of the...
View ArticleCute Kid Contest: Disney On Ice winners announced
Congratulations to Maleika and Jocelynne for winning OC Moms Cute Kid of the Month for the month of November. The contest ran from November 1 through 30. VIEW A SLIDE SHOW OF NOVEMBER'S CUTE KIDS...
View ArticleLong Beach craft brewer releases first bottled beer
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach, long a favorite haunt among craft beer fans, is taking a step into the big leagues: its first bottled beer. Tovarish Russian Imperial Espresso Stout, will be...
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