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01/27/12--11:13: Wood works (chan 1838135)

You know how it goes when you think about doing something for a very long time, and then when you eventually do it you leap off the ledge like a bungee jumper? It could be detailing the plot of your debut novel. You might think about the brush...


01/28/12--00:00: Philharmonic Society unveils 2012-13 season (chan 1838135)

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County announced plans for its 2012-2013 concert season Saturday. Click here to see the performers presented as part of the Philharmonic Society's 2012-13 season The 59th season of the area's premier classical music...


01/28/12--00:00: Gallery: Obama State of the Union cartoons (chan 1838135)

Cartoons on President Obama's State of the Union addresses from 2910, 2011, and 2012


01/28/12--00:00: Jan. 28 celebrity birthdays (chan 1838135)

See which famous people are celebrating birthdays today. Notable personalities of the past can be found at the end of this slideshow. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE Celebrities born Jan. 27 Celebrities born Jan. 26 Celebrities born Jan. 25...


01/28/12--00:00: Morning letters: Convention traffic sideswipes neighbors (chan 1838135)

GARDEN GROVE, Elise Power: As a resident of Garden Grove on the border of Anaheim and the convention center [“Growth spurt for convention center,” Jan. 22], I read with interest about the proposed expansion. One element absent from the story...


01/28/12--00:25: Cruise lines' sales could suffer (chan 1838135)

The cruise ship industry will likely ride a smaller-than-usual swell into its traditional early-year "wave season," when its sells more than a third of its 13 million passenger trips each year. It's hard to miss the reason, sticking up half submerged...


01/28/12--02:15: Disappointing night for Warriors’ interim basketball coach (chan 1838135)

It was a tough night for Woodbridge's girls basketball team and interim coach Pete Belanto. The Warriors saw a 28-game league winning streak dating back to the 2008-09 season end as University upset the Warriors, 54-53, in overtime Thursday night in...


01/28/12--13:00: Afternoon letters: Why universal health care isn't the answer (chan 1838135)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Bruce Crawford: Registered nurse Crisynda Buss writes a letter in rebuttal to an earlier Register editorial, “Would you trust Sacramento with your health? [“Deliver state universal health care ASAP,” Jan. 21]. Buss makes...


01/28/12--14:05: Ladera Ranch bank robbed (chan 1838135)

LADERA RANCH – Authorities evacuated a supermarket midmorning Saturday to search for a bank robber they said later was confirmed to have already walked out.The 11:15 a.m. robbery occurred at the US Bank inside the Pavilions at 25636 Crown Valley...


01/28/12--14:55: Homeless slaying victim remembered (chan 1838135)

CYPRESS – They came to remember Paulus Cornelius Smit, the man they said marched to a different drummer's beat. He was "Dutch" to some, "Paul" to others, and "Papa" to his daughters. Among the 75 or so gathered Saturday in the worship hall at...


01/28/12--16:34: Santa Ana hosts Graffiti Clean-up Day (chan 1838135)

SANTA ANA – More than 130 teens, residents and community leaders gathered at Memorial Park on Saturday to take part in a graffiti removal project aimed at fostering neighborhood pride. Participants congregated in front of the stage before fanning...


01/28/12--16:42: Tet celebrates Year of the Dragon (chan 1838135)

GARDEN GROVE – Phuong Le, draped in vivid pink satin robes and sparkling jewel earrings, knelt on stage in front of a table of colorful offerings as part of a Vietnamese ancestral ceremony. The ceremony was part of the opening events of the 31st...


01/28/12--18:26: Stanley chases history at Torrey Pines (chan 1838135)

LA JOLLA – Tiger Woods is 8,000 miles away in the Middle East, but Kyle Stanley is still chasing him in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Stanley, a second-year tour pro, shot a 4-under 68 in the third round Saturday to build a commanding...


01/28/12--18:35: Clippers know big challenges await them on road (chan 1838135)

LOS ANGELES – For a Clippers team many predicted to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2005-06 season, it's not enough to simply win on the road. No, the up-and-comers must defeat teams with winning records in the process. "You have to...


01/28/12--18:58: Ducks' Perry enjoys his time as ‘just Corey' (chan 1838135)

Before he made his way out to Scotiabank Place in Ottawa to tend to his duties in the National Hockey League's midseason showcase event, Corey Perry had a to-do list that needed to be fulfilled. The path from the Ducks' game in Dallas on Tuesday...


01/28/12--18:59: Bubba drives in style on and off course (chan 1838135)

LA JOLLA – Defending champion Bubba Watson, one of the longest drivers on tour, is about to become a stylish driver, too. After Watson finishes play in the Farmers Insurance Open – he's tied for 19th at 8-under par going into Sunday's final round...


01/28/12--19:21: An Arizona Ranch Stay (chan 1838135)

Gene Autry I wasn't. Barely an hour into an all-day trail ride, my hiking boots felt like ovens and my baseball cap barely shaded my face. It was no better for my horse, Cutter. The low Arizona sun lit his red mane like flames. We were climbing, and...


01/28/12--19:39: An Arizona desert at night (chan 1838135)

'Everything in the Sonoran Desert either sticks, stings, bites or eats meat. There are quite a few things you don't want to touch, and in the dark it's harder to discern between safe and scary," said tour guide Bruce Leadbetter as he geared up to...


01/28/12--19:54: Mater Dei star regains his leading edge (chan 1838135)

SANTA ANA – On the back of his warmups he wears "X-Strordinaire." That's almost inevitable when you're named Xavier Johnson. But the X that will mark his spots next season will go into 11 boxes. The 6-foot-7 Mater Dei forward wanted to play in the...


01/28/12--19:58: Final: Bucks 100, Lakers 89 (chan 1838135)

Phil Jackson used to judge teams’ championship worthiness by a quick glance at their records on the road, where it’s always harder to win. The Lakers dropped 1-7 on the road in this post-Jackson season with their 100-89 loss Saturday night in...


01/28/12--20:14: Lamb helps UCLA bring Colorado to a stop (chan 1838135)

LOS ANGELES – UCLA guard Tyler Lamb and Colorado backcourt ace Carlon Brown go way back. "I've known him since middle school," Lamb said of his former AAU club teammate. Saturday afternoon, Lamb redefined the term "close friends." Lamb's smothering...


01/28/12--20:24: Cool Arizona: Three winter trips (chan 1838135)

There is an Arizona of high mountain ranges and plateaus, where cold lingers long and winter blankets the land with snow. This is not that Arizona. The cold winter months offer a chance to get to some of the most beautiful parts of Arizona that...


01/28/12--21:13: Puppy thieves pay store $600, issue apology (chan 1838135)

Two people who stole a puppy from a Stanton pet store on Thursday have penned an apology letter and paid the store $600 in cash after footage of their robbery was broadcast on television, authorities said.   Sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino said the...


01/28/12--22:00: Distressed property 43% of Brea homes for sale (chan 1838135)

Real estate for sale in Brea appears on the upswing by one set of statistics. Every two weeks, Steve Thomas of ReportsOnHousing.com publishes a study of the supply of local homes for sale. Here's what the latest report -- as of January 19 -- details...


01/28/12--22:07: MMA: Evans clinches title shot, routs Davis at UFC on Fox 2 (chan 1838135)

Rashad Evans removed the last remaining obstacle standing between him and reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In a stellar all-around performance, Evans put all of his weapons to use and captured a lopsided unanimous decision from the...