You may recall that I recently broke my foot kung fu fighting, (quick, who sang the song that’s now stuck in your head?) and the doctor ordered me to stay off it entirely so it can heal.
More | TalkEnjoy the nice weather with an art walk tonight at the Santiago Lofts in Santa Ana, next to the historic train station. Meet and greet artists, browse galleries, enjoy bands and food.
More | TalkBeing killed in the line of duty didn't stop Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Ira G. Essoe from living another 29 good years.
Paralyzed by a bullet from the chest down in 1980, beset by numerous infections and illnesses over the years, Essoe still...
A few months ago, we posted in this blog about how there was going to be a shortage of Eggo waffles. I promptly visited my local Target that very weekend and stocked up.
More | TalkA combo swell - with winds staying clean in somes spots - on Friday produced fun waves in North OC.
More | TalkIt's going to be a gorgeous weekend to be outdoors, so how about a hike or a photography lesson at Crystal Cove?
Whether you want to look for spring wildflowers, or get a few tips on using your camera, check out these free events!
Singer Mackenzie Phillips, 50, had 36 hours of dental work, Botox, Restylane, and laser treatments.
More | TalkThe longtime head of Stater Bros. welcomes the move, saying customers want healthier choices.
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Thanks to a link on an e-mail, I discovered this incredible Web site, or really a series of incredible sites....
On Tuesday, participating cafes across the U.S. -- including Orange County -- will give away free pastries with beverage purchase. Also, cafes serve up new blends.
More | TalkGot a pooch? Then take them on over to the cheap doggie health clinic this afternoon in Rancho Santa Margarita. You can get shots, chips, flea products and more at low cost.
Sorry, this event is for doggies only!
Orange County’s winter rains might have felt like a deluge, but that’s because dry is becoming the new normal.
More | TalkI usually don’t get worked up about celebrity breakups, especially since, half the time, I don’t even know who these people are.
More | TalkA California brown pelican whose beak was stomped on and crushed by a fisherman is recovering at a Huntington Beach care center, though the bird must heal further before being released.
More | TalkOne of the original big froyo chains closes Irvine shop. It's among several frozen yogurt units that have closed since last fall.
More | TalkIf you're a Chick-fil-A fast food chicken fan, then maybe you want to eat there today. On Fridays this month, save your green receipt and you can come back on another day in March and get the exact same meal for free.
More | TalkThe Easter Bunny pulls into the station Saturday for the Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza.
More | TalkTwo vintners groups will bring their best to O.C.
More | TalkA controversy over where Orange County and Los Angeles can send their sewage sludge might go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
More | TalkIf you've ever wanted to go to Costa Rica, you'll never find a better fare! $249 roundtrip from LAX includes taxes, and it's good on various dates in April and May.
More | TalkThe California Earthquake Authority calls our region earthquake country. Sure we live along one of the world's most famous faults — the San Andreas — as well as numerous other faults woven into the seismic network.
More | TalkThere is not much to be gained by planting tomatoes too early. They don't get growing until the weather (really the soil) gets warmer. But there is a lot to be gained by selling seedlings on the first warm days of spring.
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The son of the founder of Claim Jumper has opened an "upscale casual" classic American restaurant on the main shopping and dining strip in San Clemente, and it's a nice addition to this low-key beach town.
Nick's is all stone and wood and roomy...
How to save some money on state park fees.
More | TalkLupines and lilacs, popcorn and poppies: Orange County's wildflowers are beginning to erupt, showing off their reds, blues, golds, yellows and pinks just in time for the start of spring.
More | TalkWant to touch some sharks? Then head on over to the Aquarium of the Pacific tonight, where you can visit the Shark Lagoon for free from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More | TalkThree bats have tested positive for rabies in recent months, Orange County Health officials say, and they're urging residents to avoid touching bats and other wild animals.
More | TalkA friend made the mistake of asking which I recommend for a first date: gladiator or wedge? Little did she know I was already MAD for cork, espadrille, rope or wood wedges.
More | TalkMakeup artists at Senna can create your perfect match.
More | TalkDr. Sandy Lee, a pediatrician at Coastal Kids pediatric group in Orange County, spent a week serving as the leader of a medical team on a humanitarian mission to Haiti.
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