A miracle? Orange County High School of the Arts turns 25
SANTA ANA - How many times did Orange County High School of the Arts almost die? Let us count the ways. Today, celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Santa Ana school is one of the more spectacular...
View ArticleFew condo associations certified for FHA loans
William Sasser is chairman and CEO of The Management Trust in Tustin, which manages more than 1,600 homeowner associations in California and five other Western states. In Southern California, the firm...
View ArticleMater Dei sets record with ninth state title
SACRAMENTO - Katin Reinhardt already was having a good night. When his Mater Dei teammate Xavier Johnson fouled out in the third quarter, Reinhardt knew he needed to have a great one. Reinhardt scored...
View ArticleOhio State, Louisville advance to Final Four
Check out complete coverage of the NCAA Tournament, including game stories, statistics, pictures and previews.
View Article18 favorite franchises to own
Before you make a major purchase, you probably ask someone who has bought that item about their experiences and satisfaction - or lack of it. That's what a new report from Franchise Business Review...
View ArticleBetter economy? Summer camps could benefit
Over the past five years, summer camps have been through a tug of war brought on by the battered economy. They saw a dip in attendance and the programs they could offer, coupled with more requests for...
View ArticleAfterWork: Spring break edition
Cancun and Cabo are nice this time of year. South Padre Island in Texas is hot. Panama City in Florida is fun central. But not everyone can get out of town for spring break. A lot of people have to...
View ArticleFind out who left 'Dancing With The Stars' on Tuesday
"Dancing With The Stars" finally got around to making a celebrity sad on Tuesday when one of the 12 stars got his or her fame kicked to the curb. Do dance floors have curbs? No matter! We don't expect...
View ArticleMorning letters: Will Supreme Court kill health care law?
LONG BEACH, Norma Wilkinson: The article “High court begins health-care hearing” [Nation&World, March 27] designates Supreme Court health care hearings in sketches and bold print. The article...
View ArticleMeet Snow White: Phil Collins’ daughter
Lily Collins could have taken a pass on life. She really didn't need to work. When you are the daughter of a rock star, you can pretty much sit back and live off daddy's royalties. See photos of Lily...
View ArticleMarch 28 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 ArticleKobe can see himself in Andrew Bynum now
OAKLAND – I asked Kobe Bryant what he thought about Andrew Bynum launching that 3-pointer that got him benched by Lakers coach Mike Brown on Tuesday night. "I think he was testing the limits of his...
View ArticleAmp up your style; win a prize
Today, after being hit with an epiphany about how I could “re-purpose” a beloved Diane Von Furstenberg dress (her first O.C. boutique will open at South Coast Plaza this weekend) from a few seasons...
View ArticleTop 25 signed or committed O.C. softball players
Slide show: OCVarsity.com has compiled a list of the county's Top 25 softball players who have signed or committed to a college. 1. Tera Blanco, Marina, So., P: Blanco is one of the top pitchers in the...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Obama edits the Constitution
Also: Santorum helps expand a kid's language; Democrats stop Brown's giddyup
View ArticleAround the bases: Spring training pictures
If you can name all - or at least most - of these players, you're probably ready for Major League Baseball's regular season to start. In the meantime, check out this slideshow of your favorite players...
View ArticleSenator targets water companies' rising rates
SACRAMENTO – For months, water customers in cities around Southern California have decried Golden State Water Co.'s desire to raise rates by more than 20 percent. Opponents say such requests routinely...
View Article'Pirates' make appeal for Newport man restoring ship
NEWPORT BEACH – Feathered captain hats and neon cardboard signs reading "Keep Dennis Holland out of jail" stood out at the Newport Beach City Council meeting. "It's a pirate's night tonight," said...
View ArticleDebris blamed for deadly Marine helicopter crash
CAMP PENDLETON – A Marine helicopter crash during a training exercise last July that killed one and injured five likely was caused by debris that hit the tail rotor, along with a design flaw and pilot...
View ArticleWhich Angels need this final week the most?
The tedium of spring training set in some time ago and there is a distinct feeling in Arizona that Angels players are counting the days until they can head to California and open the 2012 season. But...
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