Letters: Boston suspects innocent until proven guilty
IRVINE, Diane C. Bass: The thought that probably went through everyone's mind when the media initially announced a suspect was in custody for the Boston Marathon bombing was, "They got the guy!" But...
View ArticleArtist's brush gives thanks to veterans
SANTA ANA – Honor. Courage. Valor. Loyalty. Within a couple of weeks, Santa Ana artist Carlos Aguilar expects to complete a mural depicting those words, and more than 50 portraits of Orange County...
View ArticlePeter Bourjos comes away with big night in 8-1 win over Detroit
After Angels manager Mike Scioscia moved Mike Trout to No. 2 in the batting order, connecting him with the power bats, the Angels were in need of a leadoff hitter. Scioscia has turned to center fielder...
View ArticleEl Dorado students animate stories by kindergarteners
El Dorado High School's animation students joined their kindergarten buddies at Brookhaven Elementary School recently for a collaborative project of leadership and creativity. Beginning animation...
View ArticleDing: Lakers-Spurs analysis, prediction
The Lakers have usually had plenty of talent to win the NBA title in recent seasons, but with Kobe Bryant missing with a ruptured left Achilles' tendon, how much does that change things this time...
View ArticleBirthday lineups for Mattingly's Dodgers
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is celebrating his birthday at the ballpark again this year. The Dodgers are 2-0 on Mattingly's birthday since he became manager (6-1 winners over the Atlanta Braves two...
View ArticleHosting Tigers, Angels make another move
Twenty percent of the Angels' opening-day roster is now injured. Right-hander Mark Lowe joined four of his teammates on the disabled list prior to Saturday's game against the Tigers with a stiff neck,...
View ArticleHot-blooded 'Parisian Woman' might leave you cold
Beau Willimon has quickly found fame and fortune by combining his life experience with his strengths as a writer. Willimon has a background in politics that culminated with his work on Howard Dean's...
View ArticleDodgers lose opener of doubleheader, 7-5
The Dodgers' bullpen gave up two runs in the eighth inning of a tie game as the Baltiimore Orioles took the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, 7-5. The loss is the Dodgers' fifth in a row and sixth...
View ArticleOrioles 'celebrating Earl' before second game vs. Dodgers
An hour before tonight's second game of a doubleheader between the Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles, the Orioles will hold "A Celebration of Earl" to honor Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver who died in...
View ArticleWooden spoon makeover
These are so simple, even the kids can do it for Mother's Day gifts – paint dime store wooden spoons to make them dressier than they are. The idea has been passed around the DIY blogs for a while now,...
View ArticleSandra Hutchens: Working together to keep O.C. safe
Monday, we, as a nation, were reminded yet again of our vulnerability to attacks on the innocent by evildoers – evildoers who have no value for human life and operate in the shadows as cowards with the...
View ArticleJohnson: Mom and the $11,000 swing set
Would you do this? First, I must tell you we are talking about a swing set. But not just any swing set, since this one ultimately would cost better than $11,000. It is the dollar amount that first...
View ArticleWhiting: O.C. suicides rise 20% in 4 years
Orange County residents are killing themselves in increasing numbers, and firearms are the most common method. Reviewing county coroner records covering nearly 1,000 suicides over the past three years,...
View ArticleBrilliance documented: Dream Act scholar
Terrence Park was filling out his college financial aid application when he asked his mother a question and learned he was breaking the law. "What's my Social Security number?" Park's mother didn't...
View ArticleRefinancing when loaded with debt
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 "Money...
View ArticlePedestrian dies after hit on freeway off ramp
NEWPORT BEACH – An 85-year-old pedestrian died shortly after he was struck by a pickup truck on a freeway off ramp, authorities said. Thuy Nguyen of Anaheim was pronounced dead early Saturday at...
View ArticleBeer lovers drink up San Clemente Micro-Brew Fest
Hundreds of beer enthusiasts descended on San Clemente's Left Coast Brewing Co. on Saturday for the third annual San Clemente Micro-Brew Fest. More than 30 beer selections were available for tasting...
View ArticleWine fest draws crowd for seaside tasting in Dana Point
The fourth annual California Wine Festival-Orange County in Dana Point wrapped up Saturday at Doheny State Beach with more than 1,000 people taking in unlimited tasting of hundreds of California wines,...
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