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OC man arrested in Internet undercover sex sting Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMA registered sex offender has been charged with four felony counts in an undercover Internet sex sting in Orange County.
OC man arrested in Internet undercover sex sting Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 8:34 PM ET HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A registered sex offender has been charged with four felony counts in an undercover Internet sex sting in Orange...
Judge orders Bradford to keep away from witness in murder case Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMA man accused of killing a Torrance nurse more than 30 years ago was ordered Monday to stay away from a possible witness to whom he allegedly made incriminating statements. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
Feds: Calif. Man Ran Student Visa Fraud Ring Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:38PMA California man was charged Monday with operating a ring of illegal test-takers who helped dozens of Middle Eastern nationals obtain U.S. student visas by passing various proficiency and college-placement exams for them, federal authorities said.
Orange County man accused of visa fraud involving dozens of foreign students Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:25PMAn Orange County man faces charges that he ran a visa fraud scheme involving foreign students at several community colleges and three Cal State campuses. Eamonn Daniel Higgins of Laguna Niguel pleaded not guilty in Santa Ana today to a charge of conspiring to commit visa fraud.
Foley teen killed in one-car accident Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:25PMPolice say 16-year-old Caitlin Buemi died after her car hit a telephone pole near South Juniper Street.
H.B. ZIP sees 24% price jump Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:12PMBut the same one has a 27% sales drop year over year.
Feds: Calif. man ran student visa fraud ring Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:43PMA California man was charged Monday with operating a ring of illegal test-takers who helped dozens of Middle Eastern nationals obtain U.S. student visas by passing various proficiency and college-placement exams for them,...
American-born al-Qaeda spokesman arrested: officials Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:50PMPakistani intelligence agents have arrested Adam Gadahn, the American-born spokesman for al-Qaida, in an operation in the southern city of Karachi, two officers and a government official said today. The arrest of Gadahn is a major victory in the U.S.-led battle against al-Qaida and will be taken as...
Moving past light & sweet Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:30PMSomething's brewing throughout the Garden State as independent coffee shops serve up captivating concoctions that go well beyond a classic cup of java with cream and sugar. "For the younger crowd, we serve (frappuccinos) and smoothies," said Green Planet Coffee Company co-owner and Manasquan resident Susan Flaherty while speaking one recent afternoon at Green Planet's Point Pleasant Beach ...
First Commissioning of a Warship in Orange County Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:28AMSEAL BEACH - The first commissioning of a warship in Orange County was held Saturday at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
Updates: Origins of beached cow at Clover Point still a mystery Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe new Updates column brings readers up to speed on stories we’ve reported on in the recent past.
Bill Mauldin stamp honors grunts' hero Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:11AMThe post office gets a lot of criticism. Always has, always will.
BRATS looking for city station sites throughout Baldwin County Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:17AMFOLEY, Ala. -- From a planned municipal complex in Spanish Fort to a former sewer plant site in Orange Beach, city and county officials are working to establish city hubs for a transit system around Baldwin.
Thunderstorm slams LA area; hail, lightning feared Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:38AMLOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful thunderstorm is pounding parts of Los Angeles County with expectations of penny-sized lightning and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour as another weekend weather system sweeps across Southern California. The National Weather Service says mild showers early Saturday turned into a downpour after sundown, and the growing storm could bring "frequent and dangerous cloud ...
Way down south in Hateruma Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:04PMIn 1965, a Dutch anthropologist named Cornelius Ouwehand sailed with his Japanese wife, Shizuko, to the remote island of Hateruma to undertake research. The series of monochrome images they took of daily life, work and ritual there were eventually published under the simple title "Hateruma." Back then, it would have taken the couple several hours in their small craft to reach Hateruma from ...
West Volusia Spiritual Side — Shopping fun at church fundraisers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:53PMGreat buys abound at area churches March 6 The spring season of yard and rummage sales has begun, and great buys can be had by all in West Volusia. The Lake Helen United Methodist Church Rummage Sale will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 6. The youth groups of First United Methodist Church of DeLand ...
College Roundup Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:05PMBASEBALL Vanguard 4, The Master’s 3 COSTA MESA — The host Lions scored two in the eighth to rally from a 3-2 deficit in the Golden State Athletic Conference game Thursday.
High School Roundup Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:03PMBOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Estancia def. Los Amigos FOUNTAIN VALLEY — Kohl Jones had 18 kills to help the Eagles to a 24-26, 26-24, 25-13, 27-25 nonleague season-opening win Wednesday.
Dawn Patrol:Taking a closer look into recent swells Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:03PMThe parade of sizable northwest swells continues. We’ve had the biggest, most consistent surf of any winter I can remember and we’re not finished yet. Think of all the mega-swells we’ve heard about that have hit Hawaii since the Triple Crown season in November, and all the Todos Santos and Mavericks sessions — probably more than two or three average seasons combined, and of course we’ve had our ...
61st Street ramp repair process begins Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:29AMThe good news is the repair process at the 61st Street Boat Ramp has started. The bad news is it will be a long process.
Crews Set To Board U.S.S. Dewey In Seal Beach Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:40AMA new guided-missile destroyer is set to be commissioned at the U.S. Naval Weapons Station in Orange County's Seal Beach.
Collier County announces new beach sticker distribution points Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:11AMNAPLES —Two new locations are now available to distribute beach parking stickers for residents and non-residents, according to the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department.Effective April 1, beach parking stickers for residents and non residents will be available at the Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., and Freedom Park, 1515 Golden Gate Parkway. The library is open Monday through ...
Diners hospitalized after eating pot brownies Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:00AMSeveral people at a restaurant in Huntington Beach were sent to the hospital after eating brownies laced with marijuana.
Election 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:27PMA new name has surfaced in the race for the Democratic nomination in the 37th Congressional District, which covers a large part of Long Beach, as well as cities to the north and west. Terrance Ponchak announced his candidacy on Monday.
Calendar of Events Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:14PMNo summary available
Wayne Akers Ford to Host 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Cruise-In March 28 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:09PMWEST PALM BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) -
Oakland Poet: James Cagney Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:04PMWhile at first it might be easy to confuse this poet's name with his famous cinema counterpart, but after reading James Cagney's work, the distinct passion of his subject matter and rhythm of his cadenc
Wayne Akers Ford to Host 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Cruise-In March 28 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:57PMWEST PALM BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - -- First 100 registered cars receive two tickets to the 8th annual Barrett- Jackson Palm Beach auction -- Barrett-Jackson officials to present three "Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards" -- Donations and proceeds to benefit charity The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company is welcoming all Palm Beach-area automotive enthusiasts to bring their vehicles to Wayne ...
Fun is No Fluke Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:56PMVol. 3, Issue 10, March 5-11, 2010 By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times Dana Point Festival of Whales offers fun beyond the waterfront What’s in a name? The name “Festival of Whales,” to many, at first invokes an image of observing the migration of these magnificent creatures from aboard a boat as they pass by Dana Point. Whale watching opportunities are at the top of most event-goers’ wish list ...
'Cats' kitty talks about her O.C. past Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:47PMAnastasia Lange, former O.C. girl, talks about her role in a touring production of "Cats."
Student booked after bomb scare Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:38PMThe student who was found with a suspicious-looking device that led to an evacuation at Huntington Beach High School on Wednesday has been booked at Orange County Juvenile Hall.
Sea Kings make a run at history Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:06AMCorona del Mar High freshman Jack McBean, right, had a goal an an assist in the Sea Kings' CIF Southern Section Division IV quarterfinal win Thursday.
Golf doesn't get old for Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:01AMCorey Pavin, the 1995 U.S. Open champion and winner of 15 tour events, is entered in a strong Champions Tour field this weekend in the Toshiba Classic at the Newport Beach Country Club.
Killer apologizes to victim in court Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:42AMSANTA ANA - Convicted California serial killer Rodney Alcala apologized Tuesday to a woman who was 8 years old when he beat and molested her, then left her for dead more than 50 years ago.
CIF titles on the line for three Irvine teams this week Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:38AMBefore the season even started, it appeared likely that Woodbridge's girls basketball team would face Mater Dei in the finals of the CIF 2A division.Well, it's happened and the Warriors will try and up-end the high flying Monarchs.Woodbridge will be...
From the Maya to your mouth Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:09AMWhen Sonja Lillvik unpacked her bags in the Yucatan peninsula, she planned only for a brief healing interlude. A lifetime later, she still lives and works on the magical Mexican Riviera Maya.
Alcala victim remembers assault Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:44AMMore than 40 years after the incident, the 8-year-old girl with pigtails is now a woman.
Costa Mesa to put moratorium on enforcing solicitation ordinance Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:36PMMove comes amid lawsuit filed by ACLU and other groups on behalf of day laborers.
O.C. woman struggles to reach Chilean family Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:27PMA Laguna Beach resident is scouring the Web, struggling to reach dozens of relatives in earthquake stricken Chile.
OC Killer Apologizes To Attack Survivor Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:21PMConvicted killer Rodney Alcala apologized to a woman he raped when she was 8 years old in 1968 as she testified for jurors who are considering whether to recommend the death sentence for him.
Relax, heal or energize with a tea party Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:21PMYou don’t have to fall down a rabbit hole like Alice to have a Mad Hatter tea party.Teavana at Coconut Point, Estero, offers all the makings for magical happenings. The store is part tea bar and part tea emporium, where Rene Brown, general manager, offers a tea education and taste samples.Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” opens in local theaters on Friday, and Teavana is ready to stoke some ...
Rodney Alcala Apologizes To Attack Survivor Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:54PMConvicted California serial killer Rodney Alcala has apologized to a woman he sexually assaulted and left for dead 50 years ago. Alcala cross-examined the woman Tuesday during the penalty phase of his Orange County murder trial.
Letters to the editor: March 3, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:43PMHere are letters to the editor from Daily News editions of March 3, 2010:Letter of the Day: Wouldn’t it be nice?Editor, Daily News:I recently read an article regarding the LPGA and its ability to hold onto sponsored golf events during these tough economic times.Wouldn’t Naples be a perfect venue for an LPGA tournament?We certainly have plenty of golf courses that could use the exposure.Our ...
Victim speaks out at Alcala sentencing Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:42PMIn the first day of the penalty phase of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's trial, a victim testified against him.
Chile quake increased flooding in O.C. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:29PMSaturday's tsunami bounced off distant islands, returning to Orange County and contributing to flooding Sunday in Seal Beach and Sunset Beach.
Spate of serious single-vehicle accidents hits West Volusia Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:28PMMaybe it's been the rain. Maybe it's the extra traffic, with winter visitors on the roads. There's been a spate of single-vehicle accidents in West Volusia in recent days. One of the most spectacular was in the 2300 block of South Woodland Avenue just after 6 p.m. Sunday. DeLand Police, firefighte ...
Ocoee, Lake Highland help with Special Olympics volleyball tournament Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:08PMWinter Springs’ Mackenzie Johnson keeps busy helping others. The unknown can be intimidating.
Surf's up, PCH shuts down Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:33AMHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-A day of high surf in California forced the shutdown of parts of Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County and damaged the Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego. Huntington Beach Police Lt. Mike Reynolds says water flooded all lanes of the PCH at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Sunday, and sand and debris left behind forced the shutdown of southbound lanes. A similar tide moments later ...
Dogs Fly Off Dock As Part Of Challenge Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:33AMThey start at the end of a man-made dock, anxiously anticipating the call from their handler to charge down the ramp and jump as far as their four legs can fly into a pool of water.