Fashion street view: 'Downton Abbey' cast
If you've joined the millions of fans who are absolutely addicted to the smash hit PBS series "Downton Abbey," you know you have your favorites among the cast. Is it Lady Mary Crawley with her...
View ArticleRoasts to savor with your family
In France, families gather at Mother's or Grandmother's house on Sundays for a traditional midday meal – delicious food served in several small courses. The pace is leisurely. Stories are told....
View ArticleDonald No. 1, but 'under the radar'
PACIFIC PALISADES – Seven years ago Luke Donald got into contention at Riviera, and somebody asked him about goals and dreams and visions. Donald said he envisioned becoming a Top 10 player by the end...
View ArticleDucks stay hot with Selanne's help
PITTSBURGH – Teemu Selanne's goal displayed who he has always been, but Matt Beleskey's work to get him the puck defined who the Ducks have become. No obstacle, it seems, is too big for the...
View ArticleMMA: Ellenberger holds off late Sanchez charge to take decision
Jake Ellenberger took one step closer to a shot at the welterweight title on Wednesday night, gutting out a unanimous decision win over Diego Sanchez in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 1 at the Omaha...
View ArticleSLIDE SHOW: Warriors stunned by Brea Olinda, 60-50
Woodbridge's boys basketball team came into Wednesday night's CIF 3AAA playoff opener against Brea Olinda with high hopes. But Brea Olinda, an at-large team from the Century League, had thoughts of an...
View ArticleTitans run away from Highlanders
RIVERSIDE – With just over 11 minutes remaining in the first half of Cal State Fullerton's Big West game against UC Riverside on Wednesday night, Titans reserve guard Perry Webster scooped up a loose...
View ArticleGirl Scout leaders left mark on Tustin
Memories are working overtime as the hype over the annual Girl Scout cookie sale and the 100th anniversary of the organization next month hits the newspapers and TV screen. Tustin women who once...
View ArticleEditorial: Obama budget more a campaign ad
President Barack Obama is basing his re-election bid on a platform of tax and spend. That was reaffirmed Monday when he released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins Oct. 1. The $3.8...
View ArticleUse feng shui tips to increase homebuyer traffic
Feng shui literally translates to "wind and water." It basically means living in harmony with the environment. In the real estate business, it's become a verb, so that many people feng shui their homes...
View ArticleTustin Chamber of Commerce to hold mixer
The Tustin Chamber of Commerce is holding its monthly business lunch on at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at El Torito Restaurant, 17420 E. 17th St. Check in starts at 11:40 a.m. Author and broadcaster Dick...
View ArticleA blast from the past: KWIZ radio reunion in Santa Ana
Radio station reunions are rare. Many alumni move away, pass away or vanish. This year, however, a Facebook page and dozens of e-mails located the missing, resulting in more than 65 people turning out...
View ArticleMorning letters: Obama budget: just more tax and spend
BUENA PARK, Margaret Morell: On Feb. 12, White House chief of staff Jack Lew said, “We need to be honest. You can’t pass a budget in the Senate of the United States without 60 votes, and you can’t get...
View ArticleFeb. 16 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...
View ArticleTimothy Spangler: China’s next boss a break with the past
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week, including a stop Tuesday at the Oval Office to meet President Barack Obama. Xi brings a message of closer economic ties and...
View Article‘This Means War’ blends action, romantic comedy
OK, who knew Tom Hardy, the new Batman villain and "Warrior" warrior, could be so funny? Reese Witherspoon? Sure. Chris Pine? No surprise there. But Hardy? In "This Means War," Hardy and Pine audition...
View Article‘Man of La Mancha’s’ idealism forges ahead
When "Man of La Mancha" opened in 1965, Broadway's golden age was nearing its end. The show, with knight-errant Don Quixote and his noble quest for "The Impossible Dream," became an instant classic....
View ArticleVictor Davis Hanson: Illegal immigrants erode law
President Barack Obama recently assured El Salvador that the United States would not deport more 200,000 Salvadorans residing illegally in the United States. As the election nears, and the president...
View ArticleThree of four cats still don’t leave shelter alive
Fewer cats were impounded and euthanized by the Orange County animal shelter last year — but a profoundly sad three out of every fourfelines taken in did not leave the shelter alive. That startling...
View ArticleDogtown skaters spread love of skate to ‘at risk’ kids
MISSION VIEJO – When skateboard pros Tyler Hendley and Tosh Townend found out they could help inspire kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, they ramped up and put on a skateboard jam at...
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