Orange County CA News

Posted on : May 21, 2007
Woman who jumped from overpass ID'd
	CHP officer injured trying to keep 45-year-old from leaping from 241 to death, officials say. ...»

Calls to evacuate during fire came hours too late
	Fire Authority hears list of problems from Yorba Linda councilwoman. ...»

Carona trial: Ex-assistant sheriffs called snitches
	More tape is played in trial of former sheriff on corruption charges. ...»

Wells Fargo cutting mortgage jobs in Irvine
	Web site reports 80-90% of wholesales mortgage jobs to be cut. ...»

35,100 O.C. jobs lost in past 12 months
	Construction and financial services industries continue to be hardest hit as unemployment rate hits 6.0%. ...»

Lawsuit to overturn Prop. 8 may face uphill battle
	Although the state Supreme Court previously ruled in favor of gay marriage, the latest challenges face a tougher fight. ...»

Health risk: You're still exposed to wildfire smoke inside
	USC study finds that dangerous particles can penetrate walls and windows of homes, putting residents at risk. ...»

Full-service bars, happy hour coming to Mimi's Cafe
	Irvine Mimi's Cafe is among 1st in Southern California to add bar. Laguna Niguel eatery is also testing happy hour. ...»

Pick up Stix hires doughnut exec as new president
	The fast-casual Chinese chain, based in San Clemente, nabs former Dunkin' Doughnuts leader to help revive sales. ...»

Fire officials respond to questions on roof sprinklers and gel
	They would rather you focus on building materials and ignition resistence. ...»

Lenders did booming business in economically stressed counties
	Those areas are now suffering from massive foreclosures. ...»

Man robbed at knifepoint outside Costa Mesa Kmart
	Robbers took 22-year-old's wallet before fleeing shopping center, police said. ...»

O.C. taco chain gift card deal: Buy $100, get $50 free!
	For the holiday, Tacos & Co. is offering bonus gifts cards now through the end of the year. ...»

Yorba Linda mayor: Mudslides could be next ordeal in fire zone
	Officials warn that more evacuations could be necessary in coming weeks as rain hits hillsides stripped bare by wildfires. ...»

ATM taken from outside bakery
	Man seen loading freestanding ATM into truck and driving off with it, police said. ...»

Last-minute cash rescues Upper Newport Bay dredging
	A pair of $2 million infusions keep work alive, and more money looms. ...»

A whale flies: helicopter hoists fossil skull from creek bed
	The load proved too much for the helicopter in the first attempt on Wednesday. ...»

El Pollo Loco challenges rivals to give aid to fire victims
	Costa Mesa chain gave $2,000 in gift certificates for O.C. evacuees. Other food chains should ante up, chain says. ...»

Could California get a federal bailout?
	State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass is pushing for a federal bailout to prop up the state's failing economy. ...»

Coto's proposed polo arena delayed
	Some residents raise concerns about the impact of the facility. ...»

Lean Cuisine meals recalled, one injury reported
	Nearly 900,000 pounds of the frozen dinners sold nationwide pose a high health risk, according to the USDA. ...»

Health problems linger even as smoke clears
	UPDATE: Kaiser calls asthma patients to offer tips on how to cope after the fires. ...»

Air quality still unhealthy today from fires
	Children and older residents are urged to stay indoors. ...»

Greg Long gets Register writer's nod as male O.C. Surfer of the Year
	Readers can now will weigh in with their own votes, through Dec. 5 ...»

Montage joins AAA Five Diamond club
	Laguna hotel joins Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and Island Hotel in earning the Auto Club's top rating. ...»

Naked man found in San Juan Capistrano back yard
	Man cited for public nudity and released, officials say. ...»

Fall colors come to New York's Central Park.
	New York's Central Park gives urban leaf peepers a taste of autumn in the middle of Manhattan. ...»

Nurses to protest changes to UCI pediatrics
	UCI and CHOC have plans to form an affiliation where most patients will go to CHOC. ...»

All natural Botox: How to work out your face
	Facial yoga is the latest anti-aging trend. ...»

All aboard: Riding the rails from Los Angeles to San Antonio
	The Sunset Limited is a remnant of railroading's glory days. Under Amtrak, the service can sometimes be sloppy, but the classic views out the window remain unchanged. ...»

Orange County 'Surfer of the Year' Contest
	Help pick the top local wave rider of 2008. ...»

Accident? Traffic jam? Check out our traffic map
	Traffic map will be updated with news on congestion, accidents and construction throughout day. ...»

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