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What the Tebows didn't say in their ad
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- The much-anticipated Super Bowl ad avoids controversy, but the medical aspect makes it even more interesting.
10+% unemployment through 2012?
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:35:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- California's average annual unemployment rate could top out at 12.1% this year, but may stay in the double digits through 2012, according to estimates by the state Legislative Analyst's Office and the Department of Finance.
Crash ties up I-5 in morning commute
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:45:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- SANTA ANA – A multivehicle crash blocked lanes on the southbound I-5 freeway north of the 55 this morning, backing up traffic onto surface streets as an on-ramp at Fourth Street filled up.
The car-pool lane and the 1, 2 and 3 lanes were blocked,...
Best start for O.C. home market in 5 years
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:25:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Steve Thomas at Altera Real Estate’s latest Orange County home inventory report says that demand for local homes is starting off a year at its highest level in five years.
Police urge caution during 2010 census
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:45:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- ORANGE Even though the Orange Police Department sent a message to residents via e-mail to beware of false census takers, neither the police nor U.S. Census Bureau officials believe there is cause for residents to worry.
Alex Blanco, a spokesman for...
Rage's guitarist set for Disney strike event
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:43:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Disney hotel union is planning to hold events all week during its hunger strike, including a performance by Rage Against the Machine’s guitarist.
Tom Morello, of the Orange County-based rock group, is scheduled to perform Saturday during a “Day...
A super day for pizza
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:08:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Pizza driver Chris Cook got an enthusiastic welcome when he knocked on an apartment door Sunday to deliver over four large pies.
A cheer went up. One man shouted, "Where's the pizza? Where's the pizza? We're hungry!"
Steam leaked from cardboard boxes...
Saints win Super Bowl, 31-17 over Colts
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:57:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- MIAMI, Fla. (AP) – Who Dat won the Super Bowl? The New Orleans Saints, that's who.
Ain't kidding.
Put away those paper bags forever: Drew Brees and the Saints are NFL champions, rallying to upset Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 ...
Could you win game of Chapman 'Jeopardy'?
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:48:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:-
Friends strip for winning Super Bowl ad
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:19:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- SAN CLEMENTE – Two actors couldn't keep their shirts on after they saw that their friend's ad won a national contest during the Super Bowl today.
The striptease was fitting: San Clemente resident Matt Gahan won a competition for a commercial that...
Saints fans turn O.C. street into Mardi Gras
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- MISSION VIEJO – The Painted Trails neighborhood of Mission Viejo transformed into New Orleans' vibrant French Quarter on Sunday for a three-and-a-half-hour-long Super Bowl block party.
The Mardi Gras-style celebration brought together more than 150...
Chinese New Year celebrated at Bowers Museum
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:50:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Orange County residents celebrated the Chinese New Year Family Festival at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana today.
Suzan Chang, president of the Chinese Cultural Arts Council said the festival – which included dancers, musicians, and arts and crafts...
Surf City Marathon draws 20K runners
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:15:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- HUNTINGTON BEACH – The Surf City Marathon returned to the seaside streets of Huntington Beach this morning as an estimated 40,000 people took advantage of the clear skies and cool ocean breeze to cheer on more than 20,000 runners.
With races...
Sniffing for hope in Haiti
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:20:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- She emerged from the rubble smiling.
The 50-year-old Haitian woman had been buried for five days before search dogs caught scent of her. She was alert and talkative when she was pulled from the rubble of a Port-au-Prince bank.
It was an energizing...
Watch O.C.’s Super Bowl TV ads
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Three Orange County companies have Super Bowl ads today. More about the commercials and, after they air during the game, watch the full versions here.
North O.C. homes sales up 13%
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:02:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- DataQuick identified 611 homes selling in Orange County’s north-inland ZIP codes in this most recent period, +13% from a year ago. Median selling price? $441,000 in these 23 ZIPs. This most recent median price change was +3.1% vs. a year ago.
Mudslide danger replaces wildfire threat
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:57:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Orange County has gotten roughly a year's worth of rain, and spring doesn't start for another six weeks. The concern now: Mudslides.
Super Bowl beer, bar and pub deals
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 03:15:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Still trying to figure out what do for the Big Game? Here's a list of Orange County bars, pubs and restaurants that are offering some tempting Super Bowl deals.
Megachurch prepares to shut down retreat center
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Crystal Cathedral administrators have started shutting down all operations at their 20-acre campus in Rancho Capistrano, closing a church, preschool, retreat area, soccer fields, camping grounds and a conference and wedding...
Manning is the fan's safe bet
Posted:Sun, 7 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Pollsters for Vanity Fair and "60 Minutes" asked who should be America's top sports role model, on the heels of Tiger Woods' entry into the Marvin Gaye Sexual Healing Clinic.
Encouragingly, 47 percent gave the right answer: There shouldn't be one....
Economy slows plans to protect athletes
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 23:13:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- COSTA MESA - For the second straight year, doctors, educators, administrators and parents gathered Saturday to talk about something they already know: that portable defibrillators can save the life of a young athlete stricken by sudden cardiac...
Palin a huge hit at Tea Party meet
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:37:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Sarah Palin insisted tonight that the Tea Party Nation doesn’t need a leader to make it effective. But the rousing wide ranging speech she gave certainly was one that sure sounded like she was interviewing for the job.
Man to run Surf City marathon at age 81
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:05:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- George Border has hearing aids that work overtime, a hearty laugh that makes his eyes tear up, a smile that won't quit and a shoe box full of medals.
Why did you start running? I shout.
"I was fat."
Why were you fat?
"Because I sat down for 35...
What to look for in Super Bowl XLIV
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:10:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- After two weeks worth of analysis, the script for Super Bowl XLIV should be all but written.
About all we need is the result, and of course those commercials everyone who isn't a Colts or Saints fan will talk about.
Click on the photo to see some...
Spilled purse leads to new business
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:25:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Did you ever dump your purse onto the car floor when you hit the brakes suddenly?
Cheap things to do on a rainy day
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:05:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Maybe you can't ride your bike today or play baseball, but there are still plenty of things to do that are cheap or free! Here's our list of favorites.
Was your restaurant's permit suspended?
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:25:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Restaurants' permits can be suspended for any one of a number of major violations. During suspensions, the eateries must remain closed. Suspensions are lifted after inspectors confirm the violations have been corrected.
Click on the Data tab above to...
These homes just got foreclosure dates
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Are any of these homes in your neighborhood?
2'' of rain overnight, more coming
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:40:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Storm strengthens overnight, pounds O.C. with 1.5'' of rain. More to come.
Fundraising numbers reveal tight local races
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:35:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- No one's quicker to downplay the importance of political fundraising than a candidate trailing in the money game. And it's true that the most money doesn't necessarily win, that issues are important, and that a lot can change between now and the June...
Special report: Register ranks O.C.'s best elementary schools
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:35:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Orange County’s best public elementary schools challenge students with a rigorous curriculum, promote parental involvement and encourage good behavior.
For the second straight year, we review test scores, federal ratings, student data, misconduct...
One man's short, difficult life
Posted:Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:30:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- The final night of John Richard Krall's brief life is a matter of public record.
The events of the six previous months are murky.
Krall, 18, became homeless in the summer of 2009 when his aunt and uncle, with whom he lived, were evicted from their...
Tagging suspects flee scene and into deputies' arms
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:25:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- LAKE FOREST - Three teens seen spraying graffiti on a freeway wall ran directly into the arms of waiting deputies this afternoon and were arrested, a Sheriff's Department official said.
A motorist passing the Boot Barn on Mercury Street near Lake...
Is Jesse James's dog being held for ransom?
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:25:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Excited volunteers might have spooked whoever is holding the dog.
Woman convicted of embezzling $250,000 from salon
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:07:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- NEWPORT BEACH – A Newport Beach woman was sentenced today to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $250,000 from a Newport Beach salon where she worked as a bookkeeper.
Bethany Jane Brady, 43, siphoned off cash...
Power outages in South County
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:56:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- San Diego Gas & Electric says it has crews working to end power outages affecting portions of San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo.In the one affecting San Clemente, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel, power has been out since 2:30...
Life inmate's parole bid opposed by governor
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:16:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- SANTA ANA – An Anaheim man who has been in prison for 22 years for killing a bicyclist while fleeing police in 1987 believes he should be paroled because he has been a model prisoner, is remorseful, has solid parole plans and is no longer a danger...
Baseball team loses close one to Pierce
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0500
Irvine Valley College Athletics RSS:- The Lasers drop their final game in the Bakersfield Tournament on Friday, losing, 4-3, to Pierce. IVC had a record of 2-1.
O.C. politics blogs take feud to federal court
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:28:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- It sounded like nasty tomfoolery when the owner of the Orange Juice politics blog registered an internet domain name related to an owner of TheLiberalOC blog - then directed Web traffic to the newly purchased URL to the North American Man Boy Love...
San Clemente slide a sight, but no danger
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:20:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- People who hike the popular San Clemente Coastal Trail are in for a jaw-dropping sight this week between Mariposa Point and North Beach.
Authorities say a slab of concrete and gunite beneath a blufftop home at 1203 Buena Vista gave way Monday night,...
Assault, prostitution among early jail releases
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:38:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- A new state law allowing for the early release of inmates includes those who have been convicted of crimes ranging from misdemeanor spousal abuse, vehicle theft, and felony assault with force likely to produce great bodily harm.Inmates doing time for...
O.C. football: Top prospects for 2011
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:54:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Slide show: Check out OCVarsity.com's picks for the juniors who should be top football prospects next year.
20 years of worst best-picture nominees
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:01:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Sometimes, a column idea just falls in your lap.
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it was doubling its annual list of Best Motion Picture nominees from five to 10, I actually salivated.
I was convinced that the...
Should your next TV be 3D?
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:10:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- Pretty much everyone announced a 3D HDTV, including budget TV brand Vizio. But are consumers ready for a 3D TV?
13-year-old QB commits to USC
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:55:00 -0500
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SUV may have been racing, rolls on 55
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:45:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- SANTA ANA - A Ford Explorer rolled several times on the northbound 55 freeway just north of east Warner Avenue, snarling traffic this morning. LIVE TRAFFIC MAP.
The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 6:47 a.m.
According to...
Vehicle crashes into pole, 2 injured
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:33:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- ORANGE – A vehicle crashed into a traffic pole early this morning, injuring the driver and a passenger, according to Orange police.
The crash was reported at 1:58 a.m. at Main Street and Katella Avenue, said Orange police Sgt. Eric Rosauer....
U.S. loses 20,000 jobs in January
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:05:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- U.S. employers cut 20,000 jobs in January, a major improvement over the revised 150,000 job losses in December and a sign that the worst of the layoffs may be over, U.S. Labor Department officials reported today.
Activists protest Bush visit to Dana Point
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:55:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- DANA POINT - Peace activists gathered in Dana Point on Thursday evening to protest President George W. Bush's visit to speak and accept an award at a Catholic summit for his anti-abortion efforts.
Legatus, a Catholic organization for business and...
He knows ways to fight the unthinkable
Posted:Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:40:00 -0500
The Orange County Register: Homepage:- IRVINE When the shooter burst through the door, the students were ready.
They jumped over and around tables. They rushed the gunman. They screamed and tossed anything within reach; backpacks, books, pens.
In less than five seconds, the would-be...