No shortage of comeback stories in the NFL
DENVER – From Peyton Manning overcoming four neck surgeries to Adrian Peterson's rebound from a shredded knee to Chuck Pagano's fight with leukemia, this has been the Year of the Comeback in the NFL. A...
View ArticleLetters: Christmas hope and peace lives in Christ
LAKE FOREST, Carol Regli: People throughout the centuries have joined us in asking, “Where can we find hope and peace?” Some have turned to religious ritual in the belief that if we work hard enough we...
View ArticleWhicker: Lakers' mighty dunk
LOS ANGELES – The whole season was supposed to get out of the Lakers' way, the way the Knicks did with 12 seconds left Tuesday. The whole NBA was supposed to scatter like quail whenever one of the four...
View ArticleCute Pomeranian's calendar comes with a bonus
If you like cute little dogs and you'd like to help save some unwanted pooches, Bella Pomeranian has a deal for you. The dog has her own Facebook page, and she also has her own 2013 calendar. For $15...
View ArticleDec. 25 celebrity birthdays
These people of the present and past were born on Christmas. Hall of Fame college basketball coach Charles "Lefty" Driesel is 81. Actress Hanna Schygulla is 69. Singer John Edwards of the Spinners is...
View ArticleFamily Promise delivers on hope, housing
Carlos and Christina Abe had to tell their kids they couldn't afford a Christmas tree this year. So they decorated a bookcase with their stockings and a red-and-green paper ornament their son made to...
View ArticlePets of the week: Fred and Alora
CHINESE SHAR-PEI MIX FRED Age: 4 years Sex: neutered male Fred's story: Fred is a stocky little guy who would make a loyal friend. He's been at the shelter for a long time and would love to celebrate...
View ArticleO.C. shelter seeks help for 3 dogs
Orange County Animal Care has put out a call for help for three dogs in its care. The shelter, in Orange, recently has taken in three dogs with broken legs. The dogs – Blizzard, Dickens and Comet – all...
View ArticleLakers back in black
LOS ANGELES – For the Lakers, it has been joy to the world since Steve Nash's return. They have won two games that both easily qualify for the "fun category" of watching basketball — Tuesday's 100-94...
View ArticleNotable deaths of 2012
See personalities from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, business, literature and world affairs who departed this year. Related: Celebrities we lost in 2011 Celebrities we lost in 2010...
View ArticleReview: It's all about the burger at Hopscotch
"Should I get the barbecue ribs or the burger?" I ask, and my waitress responds, "Ooh, our burgers are really juicy." She says this in slow motion, as if she's picturing herself eating a burger at this...
View ArticleJohnson: Holiday shopping frenzy continues
The day after Christmas is serious business for more than a few people. Someone told me it would be fun. I should have known better. What follows is but a snapshot in time of an insane,...
View ArticleStudy: Voters' assessment often flawed
Voters really do make ill-informed decisions at the ballot box, according to a new study published in the American Political Science Review. "Our results suggest severe limitations in humans' ability...
View ArticleLocals enjoy last meal at The Cottage
LAGUNA BEACH – The smell of coffee and the sound of clanking silverware filled the dining room of the Cottage on Wednesday, as if it were any other day.But it wasn't. At 3 p.m., Owner Jennifer McCulley...
View ArticlePeyton Manning, Peterson make Pro Bowl
NEW YORK – Sensational comebacks have Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson headed for the Pro Bowl. Also selected Wednesday to the NFL's all-star game was Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III....
View ArticleTop sports people of 2012
It was a memorable year for sprinters, swimmers, cyclists, freshmen and Britons. It was a forgettable years for drug cheaters, big-budget baseball franchises, and hockey. The following athletes stepped...
View ArticleLetters: We gave the 72nd Assembly District our very best
FULLERTON, Chris Norby, Former state assemblyman for the 72nd Assembly District. I recently ended my service to my constituents in the California State Assembly. My 72nd District included Fullerton,...
View ArticleHoliday Bowl: Who has the edge?
Breaking down UCLA's matchup against Baylor in the Holiday Bowl (Thursday, 6:45 p.m., ESPN). OFFENSE Offense is what they had in mind when the Holiday Bowl selected Baylor and UCLA to match up in San...
View ArticleThe year in classical music
"I am sitting in the smallest room of my house. Your review is in front of me. Soon, it will be behind me." – composer Max Reger, responding to a negative review. It was a pretty good year. Classical...
View ArticleNotable stage works of 2012, for better or worse
When I was a younger and more ambitious critic, I looked forward to compiling top 10 lists at the end of the year; the bottom 10, too. What better way to show off those intellectual biceps than by...
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