Amid an ongoing controversy in the Orange County courthouse involving accusations of prosecutorial misconduct, a new law will ratchet up penalties for California prosecutors who tamper with evidence or hide exculpatory material from the defense. Under the law, which was introduced by Assemblywoman...
A eucalyptus tree near Urth Caffe in Laguna Beach will remain in place for at least six more months. In an informal vote Tuesday, the City Council agreed to continue monitoring the 50-foot-tall red gum — which city officials considered removing five months ago — near 308 N. Coast Hwy. In the past...
It was a music venue immortalized in song, with artists such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Janis Joplin performing at the Golden Bear nightclub, which stood for six decades in downtown Huntington Beach. For much of that time, the Bear — which opened in the 1920s as a roadside restaurant off Main...
The Laguna Beach City Council on Tuesday upheld the Planning Commission's approval for overnight camping on an Aliso Canyon resort. In a unanimous vote, the council affirmed the commission's decision to allow camping within a portion of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, a private property at 31106 S....
Southern California is home to the largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam. And Westminster and Garden Grove, which have the highest concentration of Vietnamese Americans in the U.S., is where you’ll find the oldest Little Saigon, making Bolsa Avenue and its surroundings a...
Madi McNaughton was just looking for a calm spot on the beach to play with her three dogs. They had been frequent visitors to the stretch of sand between Newport and Huntington beaches, known in recent years as an unofficial dog beach where pups can run off leash. But McNaughton never imagined...
Seven candidates are running for three available seats on the Costa Mesa City Council in the Nov.8 election. They are, in the order they appear on the ballot: John Stephens Age: 53 Professional occupation: Attorney and business owner Education: B.S. in business administration, marketing major...
The salty aroma of fresh pastrami sandwiches piled high and served with homemade pickles for years filled the 3,000-square-foot East Coast-style deli tucked away in a dilapidated shopping center surrounded by Newport Beach office buildings. Now, the scent that had welcomed lunchtime customers to...
The Virgin of Guadalupe, for centuries one of the world's most iconic religious images, is coming to Orange County in a new exhibition at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana that explores her religious, cultural and political influence during Mexico's colonial period, between the 16th and 19th centuries....
Dozens of artists from around the country will soon flock to the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, one of California's largest outdoor painting events. While the tradition of outdoor painting began in Europe about 175 years ago — "plein air" is French for "open air" — Laguna Beach has...
Haley Flores grew up poring over history books at the Santa Ana Public Library while her little brothers built up their vocabulary there and read tales about alien attacks and outer space. But a visit to the downtown library has become, on many days, a walk through a gantlet of misery: Homeless...
Fashion bloggers, who have proved to have much influence on the buying public, will help host the annual event this week at Newport's Fashion Island.
The international entertainment company Cavalia has announced that, because of demand, it will return to Orange County two weeks earlier than originally planned with its latest production of Odysseo, a $30-million theatrical experience that marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech...
Visitors to South Coast Plaza on Saturday were able to get their faces painted, build with Legos and watch musical and magical performances as part of the annual Festival of Children. The goal of the 15th annual charity outreach event, sponsored by the Festival of Children Foundation, is to raise...
Most people get to the baseball stadium with just enough time to grab a hot dog and drink, and find their seats. Some, like our Curiosity Correspondent, arrive early enough to watch the field getting prepared. Chalk lines are made, the pitcher’s mound is cleaned, the dirt raked beautifully even....