New albums: Martina McBride, Ani DiFranco, Wilco and more
I'm a little later than usual with this week's rundown -- that's what catching a cold on a Monday will do to you. Oh well: That only gave me more time to determine just how idiosyncratically strong Ani...
View ArticleStill many questions not answered at Woodbridge
It has been an interesting seven days following the Woodbridge girls basketball program. We showed up at the Northwood-Woodbridge girls basketball game Friday night only to find out that head...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Perry, Gingrich occupy Romney
Also: Brown's high-speed train wreck; Obama delivers free lunch
View ArticleKid and family events this weekend in O.C. (Jan. 20-22)
Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this weekend. Please check with the venues for updated ...
View ArticleO.C. business leaders receptive to governor's plan
IRVINE – Gov. Jerry Brown's call for a combination of tax hikes and massive public works projects was warmly received when he pitched it to 50 of Orange County's top business executives Thursday. On...
View ArticleFans flock to Wu-Tang Clan’s O.C. return
All true hip-hop heads should know by now: a show billing Wu-Tang Clan rarely if ever features all members of the legendary New York-based rap collective. I've caught 'em at least a dozen times, and...
View ArticleDucks' Ryan playing well amid trade rumors
ANAHEIM — It has not been the easiest of seasons for the Ducks' Bobby Ryan and the winger talked about playing amid the constant trade rumors that have hovered over him for the last two months. But...
View ArticleOfficer shoots, kills man in police lot
ANAHEIM – An Anaheim officer shot and killed a man who may have been armed with a knife during a confrontation Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of the Police Department's east station, authorities...
View ArticleDefense: ‘She’s a thief, not a killer’
SANTA ANA – "She's not a nice person," a defense attorney told an Orange County jury Thursday about his client, a Ladera Ranch woman on trial here, charged with orchestrating the murder of her...
View ArticleFamiliar NFC foes set for showdown
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants boasted a physical, intimidating defense with athletic linebackers and stout linemen capable of stifling the NFL's most productive offenses. San Francisco featured a...
View ArticleShatner to meet gruesome death in Priceline ad
Priceline, the travel bargains website, is offing the Negotiator. The Negotiator is played by a celebrity.We speak, in beaming tones, of William Shatner. His death will be suitably gruesome.In a new...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen to release album in March
Bruce Springsteen's new album, “Wrecking Ball,” will be out March 6, and he's just released a new single, “We Take Care of Our Own.”Although the song is musically upbeat, it references the current...
View ArticleLakers Big 3 vs. the rest of the NBA
First there was Boston's Big 3 who lorded over the league for several seasons. Then came Miami's Big 3 when LeBron and Chris Bosh brought their talent and moving vans to Miami. But with Andrew Bynum...
View ArticleZoe Saldana rescues car crash victim
We’ve got a celebrity hero on our hands.Zoe Saldana, star of “Avatar,” played rescuer this week when an elderly woman got into a car crash in Culver City.“Zoe witnessed the car accident, and was very...
View ArticleElton John's spouse backs off Madonna remarks
Elton John’s significant other, David Furnish, caused a stir this week when he took to Facebook and got all up in the grill of Madonna after she won a Golden Globe for best original song.John had a...
View ArticleHeather Locklear facing battery charges
Heather Locklear is a blonde train wreck, apparently. She landed in the hospital last week, reportedly for mixing drugs and alcohol.Her family is begging her to go to rehab, but she’s supposedly...
View ArticleLetters blog: Captain Coward abandons ship
Letters contributor Kyle Infante writes: What price should Schettino pay for his cowardice? Jan. 13 marks the first maritime tragedy of 2012. An Italian cruise liner named Costa Concordia ran aground...
View ArticleAnthrax still going strong three decades on
While writing its latest album Worship Music in early 2010, metal staple Anthrax was without a frontman. It didn’t bother guitarist Scott Ian, however. He was confident everything would eventually all...
View ArticleSuper Bowl treats and dips
Listen up folks, because I'm about to let you in on my all-time best hors d'oeuvres recipe. Little red new potatoes stuffed with crème fraîche and chorizo, then covered with Manchego cheese — four...
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