Woman pleads not guilty in penis-slicing case
SANTA ANA – A Garden Grove woman Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of torture and mayhem in the cutting off of a man's penis. Investigators, others shocked at penis severing Superior Court Judge...
View ArticleWatch out Lakers: Clippers sign Kenyon Martin
The Clippers have agreed to terms with former No. 1 overall pick forward Kenyon Martin. Martin signed a contract with a Chinese team during the lockout, and recently, FIBA allowed him to return to the...
View ArticleFresh Beat Band pleases pint-size fans in Anaheim
Imagine a packed concert venue where mega-fans stand on their chairs without blocking the view and the hot seller at concessions is a "jamwich" sandwich. That's the scene when the stage is sponsored by...
View ArticleAngels’ Mark Trumbo looking out for high school baseball
Angels infielder Mark Trumbo says some of his best baseball memories were playing in high school at Villa Park. Trumbo and others in the baseball community want to make sure the opportunities continue...
View ArticleBenedetti debuts with the Pacific Symphony
The Pacific Symphony welcomed two young guest performers Thursday night in Segerstrom Concert Hall, both of them performing with the orchestra for the first time. The bigger name was Nicola Benedetti –...
View ArticleO.C. 'Housewives' talk about new season
Get ready, Orange County. The Housewives are back. The season 7 premiere of the county's best known, and perhaps most criticized, reality TV series airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday on Bravo. When this show...
View ArticleCool fun at Ducks skills competition
The Ducks placed their sour season aside Saturday for a little fun. The team hosted its annual skills competition at Honda Center, nearly 5,000 people showing up. Team Selanne defeated Team Perry,...
View ArticleIndianapolis, the Super Bowl City
Indianapolis won't ever be mistaken for Miami's South Beach or New Orleans' Bourbon Street, but visitors to the Circle City will find plenty of attractions, great restaurants and interesting taverns...
View ArticleSuper Bowl predictions as outrageous as game
With apologies to David Letterman, the So-Called Expert presents his annual Top10 Fearless and Outrageous Super Bowl predictions: 10. Tom Brady, The Luckiest Man on the Planet, will throw an...
View ArticleLakers steaming after loss to Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY – Kobe Bryant's belief is that teams come together on the road. The Lakers got a unifying victory in Denver on Friday night to start this season-long six-game trip. One day later, a...
View ArticleFeb. 5 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 slideshow. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE Celebrities...
View ArticleDistrict: Charter law forced school's closure
MISSION VIEJO – Barcelona Hills Elementary is closing in June, but not because it's an underperforming school or because neighborhood parents are demanding sweeping changes. The 34-year-old Mission...
View ArticleMorning letters: Critiquing the gospel of economic morality
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Michael O’Guin: President Barack Obama keeps saying he wants the rich to pay their "fair share." Does he understand the word “fair”? “Fair” means free of bias, dishonesty and...
View ArticleMexico fights for its image
For six years, Mexico has been fighting a bloody war against drug cartels, and a bloodless virtual war for public opinion of U.S. travelers. Every time a piece of good news comes out about Mexico, it...
View ArticleCoach John Halagan's 20-year celebration in pictures
Woodbridge's boys basketball team inched closer to the Paciific Coast League title Friday night, defeating Northwood, 59-42, at Woodbridge. The Warriors (17-7, 7-1) have a one game lead over Corona del...
View ArticleKids with special needs are not a punishment
I had almost forgotten about that phone call. I was about two months pregnant at the time. I was scared, I was unmarried, and I was desperate. I grabbed the phone book and with shaking hands fumbled...
View ArticleCredit advice: How can I dump my timeshare?
Still living off credit cards? Can't figure out how much you could or should spend? Need to save for retirement? Deborah McNaughton, a Placentia credit expert, financial coach and author of “The...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Central: All you need to know
Super Bowl XLVI, featuring the New England Patriots and New York Giants, kicks off at 3:29 p.m. and will be shown on NBC. Before the game kicks off, check out our Super Bowl Central page with all you...
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