Kelly Thomas foundation won't answer money questions
Kelly Thomas, as most everyone in Orange County and many across America now know, was a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police. The community convulsed. Officers...
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View ArticleDisney's mouse ears become interactive
Imagine Jack Sparrow winking at a birthday girl riding "Pirates of the Caribbean." That's possible if the ride at Disneyland knows it's a guest's birthday. And what if the park could track how often an...
View ArticleOCTA employee, in sedan, seriously injured
SANTA ANA – An Orange County Transportation Authority employee, driving an agency Toyota Prius, was seriously injured Friday morning in a crash involving another motorist suspected of driving under the...
View ArticleO.C. gas prices jump 19 cents overnight
The average price of gas in Orange County shot up 19 cents overnight amid refinery issues that have sent wholesale markets into a panic. On Friday, O.C. motorists were paying an average of $4.52 for...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
WILL NUCLEAR REGULATORS HEED WARNINGS? On Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m., the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting in Dana Point at the St. Regis hotel to listen to public concerns about restarting...
View ArticleCandidates debate HB's pressing issues
HUNTINGTON BEACH City Council candidates gathered Thursday night to share their stance on some of the city's pressing issues, including budget challenges, pending projects and city employee pensions....
View ArticleFree fly casting clinic at Miles Square Park
A free fly casting clinic is from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, presented by the Fly Fishers Club of Orange County. Last years' clinics attracted a full class with a...
View ArticleOutdoor programs, hikes at local parks in October
SPECIAL EVENTS Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch: Open daily from Sept. 22 through Oct. 31 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends). This annual event will include train rides, hay rides,...
View ArticleStreet racing suspected in crash at grocery store
FULLERTON – A man suspected of street racing apparently lost control of his vehicle, launched into the air and crashed into a grocery store Friday morning, police said. The crash was reported shortly...
View ArticleO.C. football: Thursday's stories, photos, videos and more
Check out all of OCVarsity's stories, photos and more from the high school football games Thursday night. OCVarsity Hot Shots: Thursday's games (Week 6) Thursday Night Football Madness: The Postmortem...
View ArticleMorning letters: Presidential debate was a game-changer
LAGUNA BEACH, Denny Freidenrich: Earlier this week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie publicly predicted that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's performance during the first presidential debate would...
View ArticleOct. 5 celebrity birthdays
Actress Glynis Johns is 89. Comedian Bill Dana is 88. Hall of Fame college football coach Barry Switzer is 75. Singer Arlene Smith of the Chantels is 71. Singer Richard Street (The Temptations) is 70....
View ArticleUCLA vs. Cal: Who has the edge?
Breaking down UCLA's Week 6 matchup against Cal at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley (Saturday, 7 p.m., Pac-12 Networks) OFFENSE UCLA is fourth in the nation in passing offense (315 yards per game), 19th in...
View ArticleMcDonald has been UCLA's safety net
UCLA safety Tevin McDonald said he went into his first game against Cal last year thinking it would be nice to get his first college interception. "I was just happy to get the first one," McDonald...
View ArticleOCVarsity Hot Shots: Photos from Thursday's games
Check out all of OCVarsity's photos of the action on the field and the Fandemonium in the stands from Thursday night's high school football games.
View ArticleSan Clemente candidates split on outlet-mall signs
Four candidates battling for two San Clemente City Council seats are split on the question of issuing a sign-exception permit to developers of a proposed outlet mall along I-5. During a forum Thursday...
View ArticleVigil slated for Santa Ana's 'Cheerios'
SANTA ANA – When Kenneth Pierre died Sept. 28, a piece of Santa Ana culture went with him.Pierre, affectionately known as "Cheerios," died of pneumonia at 83 after serving as Santa Ana's...
View ArticleVideo: Coach celebrates 300th win
Los Alamitos head coach John Barnes captured his 300th career victory in a 46-0 rout of Marina. Former players were on hand to celebrate with Barnes. A trophy ceremony was held after the game. Click...
View Article'OC Collects' showcases art in private, local collections
Great art may not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions "Orange County."But a surprising amount of great art lurks behind the steel gates, sealed windows and locked doors in the...
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