Are these the top 101 O.C. celebrities of all time?
Why yes! These are the top 101 O.C. celebrities of all time! How do we know? We picked 'em! Did Gwen Stefani make the list? Duh. John Wayne? Double duh. But what about Kristy Swanson? And oh! Rebecca...
View ArticleJennifer Hudson, other celebs who cheated death
Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson has told Ebony magazine she was supposed to be at home with her mother, brother and nephew the day they were shot dead in Chicago. Hudson instead chose to fly to see...
View ArticleO.C. 'Housewives' gather to raise money for cancer
Fans of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" got a treat Tuesday night in Costa Mesa. All five of the reality TV housewives – including newest cast member Heather Dubrow – appeared at a...
View ArticleGift ideas for special needs kids, teens
Finding the perfect gift for a loved one during the holidays can be a daunting task for anyone; after all, we’re all after the same thing: a giant smile on the face of the recipient when they open...
View ArticleTips for taking the kids to Disneyland during the holidays
Every year, Disneyland magically transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy. There are almost 700 festively-decorated trees located throughout the park, including the popular one at the...
View ArticleGreen Realtor drives 'Veggie Mobile'
Realtor Eileen Oldroyd kept up a steady banter as she shuttled her client from home to home in her metallic gray Mercedes. There's a Ralph's grocery and a Chase branch on the left, she pointed out....
View ArticleNov. 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 slide show. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE...
View ArticleThings to do in O.C. this week (Nov. 28-Dec. 1)
Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this week. Please check with the venues for updated times and prices. Do you want to tell us...
View ArticleAfterWork: The bartenders
"Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." The late W.C. Fields was second to none in his admiration for the people who were kind enough to pour that beer for him. The...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: Shop ‘til taxpayers drop
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View ArticleAsk Daft Daddy: Why are these babies toothless and bald?
We made it back safe and sound from our holiday road trip up north, and we even managed to not kill our Aunt Edna along the way. My wife Jeni, wee Mac and I stayed with our cousin Laura, who has this...
View ArticleEstancia ends Woodbridge’s season with 10-7 victory
Woodbridge's football team was hoping for a rematch with Pacific Coast League rival Beckman in the semifinals of the CIF Southern Division playoffs. But Estancia ruined those plans, defeating the...
View ArticleBefore sentenced to death, Home Depot killer shouts: 'I'm innocent'
SANTA ANA – An ex-convict blurted "I didn't kill anybody, I'm innocent" Monday moments before he was sentenced to death for the special circumstances murder of the manager of a Home Depot during a...
View ArticleWinner of Cupcake designer pajamas announced
Congratulations to Lindsay Grimm for winning OC Moms' giveaway of playful gourmet cupcake-designed pajamas, offered by Beverly Hills Basics and valued at $74. Lindsay, OC Moms hopes you enjoy these...
View ArticleSuper Cyber Monday deals for fashion and beauty
If Cyber Monday goes anything like it did last year, it will BE THE BIGGEST shopping day of the year, outselling even Black Friday. In 2010, online sales on Cyber Monday were up 20-percent according to...
View ArticleSLIDE SHOW: Irvine Chargers headed to Super Bowl
Irvine Chargers Junior Pee Wee Blue team is off to the Super Bowl after capturing a 14-7 victory over Inglewood Saturday in the Orange County Junior All-American conference championship game at Irvine...
View ArticleTobey Maguire pays $80,000 to settle poker lawsuit
Court records are revealing that Tobey Maguire has agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit over high-stakes poker matches he participated in with a convicted Ponzi schemer. The “Spider-Man” star,...
View ArticleTrey Anastasio to play Disney Hall with L.A. Philharmonic
It isn't as though Trey Anastasio rarely comes to Southern California -- Phish played the Hollywood Bowl in August, of course, while in March the guitarist and vocalist brought his solo show to the...
View Article5 observations on USC's finale, season and future
Here are my top five observations on USC's demolition of UCLA, as well as the state of the program with the 2011 season having come to an end: 1. The shame of no more gamesThere were a lot of good...
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