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8:00 pm
May. 15, 2012
Kelly Thomas' Mother Gets Million Dollar Payout From Fullerton City Officials
By Brandon Ferguson
To end a potential civil lawsuit against the Fullerton Police Department for savagely killing her son Kelly Thomas last July for no good reason, city officials tonight announced they will pay Ca... More >>

Heard Mentality

5:15 pm
May. 15, 2012
Anthony Jeselnik Will Offend You. And You'll Like It.
By Ali Lerman
Anthony Jeselnik carried a confident air about him long before he became a favorite for his hilarious appearances on the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump and Charlie Sheen. He has a gift of d... More >>

Stick a Fork In It

5:00 pm
May. 15, 2012
iPad App Pours Out Real Beer!
By Edwin Goei
There are iPad and iPhone apps that aren't worth the space on your device, let alone 99-cents. But then there those that (if it were real and not a magic trick) would be the killer app of the cent... More >>

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4:40 pm
May. 15, 2012
Ron Thomas Approached to Appear at Trayvon Martin Rally, Declines
By Brandon Ferguson
Ron Thomas confirmed today he was approached by the Justice for Trayvon Martin Foundation, which sought his support along with civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton for an April 26t... More >>

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4:34 pm
May. 15, 2012
[UPDATED with Serious Charges Against Diego Alejandro Figueroa:] Fullerton Police Shoot Aurelio Paul Ramos-Navarette Dead
By Matt Coker
UPDATE, MAY 15, 4:34 P.M.: The survivor of a crash that followed a high-speed chase--and preceded an exchange of gunfire with Fullerton Police and the death of a 22-year-old Buena Park man--has be... More >>

Navel Gazing

4:08 pm
May. 15, 2012
[UPDATED with More Details:] Robert Douglas Fischer, Divorce Attorney, Held for Murder of Stepdaughter's Husband Norman "Lee" Radder
By Matt Coker
UPDATE, MAY 15, 4:08 P.M.: A close friend of the late Norman "Lee" Radder has filled in some holes regarding his relationship to 52-year-old Orange divorce lawyer Robert Douglas Fischer, who is ... More >>

Stick a Fork In It

3:30 pm
May. 15, 2012
Foie+Short Rib at Break of Dawn=Breakfast of Champions
By Niyaz Pirani
Haven Gastropub Chef Greg Daniels is undoubtedly Orange County's champion of foie gras, hosting a "Fight for Foie" dinner last night in the face of protestors and even heading to Sacramento to lob... More >>

Heard Mentality

2:46 pm
May. 15, 2012
Three Ridiculously Bad Celebrity DJ Ventures
By Nate Jackson
Few things stab us in the gut like watching a celebrity try to cut up tracks on a laptop or a pair of turntables. Sure, we'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt that their musical aspirati... More >>

Heard Mentality

2:38 pm
May. 15, 2012
Philm's 'Harmonic' Unleashes a Sonic Tour de Force
By Gabriel San Roman
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo's side-project Philm is defined by its ability to explore new horizons of metal-based soundscapes from a 'less is more' musical philosophy. That experimental ethos ev... More >>

Navel Gazing

2:09 pm
May. 15, 2012
[UPDATED with New Old Woes:] San Onofre Nuclear Plant Reopening Pushed Back as 1,300 More Damaged Tubes Found
By Matt Coker
UPDATE, MAY 15, 2:09 P.M.: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-California) has sent a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeking documentation on design changes to the mothballed San Onof... More >>

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2:00 pm
May. 15, 2012
On the Line: Austin Lee of Itriya Cafe, Part One
By Anne Marie Panoringan
Deciding on a place to conduct an interview with a chef can be tricky. Luckily, our secret weapon is a hit, as Austin Lee circles OC Mart Mix thrice to locate Portola Coffee Lab in time to beat t... More >>

Navel Gazing

1:07 pm
May. 15, 2012
Marbel A. Para Gets Jail, Fine and More for Poaching Lobster from Protected Waters
By Matt Coker
In the first prosecution since federal Marine Life Protected Areas were established off the California coast, a Riverside County diver was ordered to give up his gear, spend seven days in jail, pa... More >>

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12:30 pm
May. 15, 2012
Tortilla Tuesdays: Northgate González Markets
By Gustavo Arellano
Sorry for the loooong delay in this column, but we got a bit...busy 'round these parts, what with the book and the promotion and stuff. But I got a month's worth of different tortillerías in the b... More >>

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12:18 pm
May. 15, 2012
Brandi Chastain Winces as Chris Norby Inserts Soccer Shoe in Mouth at Title IX Recognition
By Matt Coker
Professional soccer player Brandi Chastain, who is known internationally for whipping off her jersey and falling to her knees in her sports bra after the U.S. defeated China in the 1999 Women's Wo... More >>

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11:00 am
May. 15, 2012
Potzol den Cano: A Home Run In a Bowl (And On a Plate)
By Dave Lieberman
My in-laws make the best pozole in the world. This is not open for discussion; anyone who has ever had it at any Gutierrez family gathering knows the truth. Come Christmas time, certain houses ... More >>

Navel Gazing

10:29 am
May. 15, 2012
LAPD Sergeant Sues Brass Over Duct-Duck Gaming of 91 Express Lanes Tolls in OC
By Matt Coker
A lawsuit in the hands of a Los Angeles jury alleges an LAPD sergeant was retaliated against by supervisors because he exposed a police captain avoiding tolls while driving his patrol car on the 9... More >>

Stick a Fork In It

9:30 am
May. 15, 2012
Foie Gras Lovers, Haters, Fought for Foie Last Night at Haven Gastropub Foie Dinner
By Gustavo Arellano
Guest post by Matt Oliver!View a picture slideshow of the food and protesters here!In a last-ditch effort to reserve the right to serve foie gras, Haven Gastropub Chef Greg Daniels assembled an a... More >>

Navel Gazing

9:15 am
May. 15, 2012
No Democrat Running Against Janet Nguyen in Supe Race, Further Showing Stupidity of OC Dem Leadership
By Gustavo Arellano
You know, I've been so wrapped up in promoting my Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, that I lost track of who was going to face off against Janet Nguyen in her reelection bid for the Fi... More >>

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8:56 am
May. 15, 2012
Darius McClinton-Hunter, Angels Outfielder Torii Hunter's Son, Arrested for Sexual Assault
By Matt Coker
Angels rightfielder and clubhouse leader Torii Hunter will not be in the lineup against Oakland this afternoon, having flown home to Texas following his 17-year-old son's arrest for alleged sexual... More >>

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8:00 am
May. 15, 2012
California's Only Dunkin Donuts Opens in Camp Pendleton
By Edwin Goei
You East Coast transplants surely have heard about the Dunkin' Donuts that just opened in Camp Pendleton. It's open to the public. Though you don't have to actually have some sort of security clea... More >>

Heard Mentality

5:00 am
May. 15, 2012
Eclectic Roots Festival - Irvine Lake - 5/12/12
By Nate Jackson
Eclectic Roots FestivalIrvine LakeMay 12, 2012It's rare to find a spanking-new local event with as much potential as the Eclectic Roots Festival that planted itself  at Irvine Lake last Sat... More >>

Heard Mentality

1:42 am
May. 15, 2012
Flight To Mars - The Constellation Room - 5/14/12
By Daniel Kohn
Flight To Mars The Constellation Room 5/14/12 Generally, opening nights of tours are when the small kinks that audiences don't notice are worked out. It could be the sound is off or that the ban... More >>

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5:00 pm
May. 14, 2012
Free Sundae at Farrell's For Military All Month Long
By Edwin Goei
Now here's something nice: for Military Appreciation Month, Farrell's is treating all servicemen and women past and present to an ice cream sundae from now to the end of May at all its Southern ... More >>

Heard Mentality

2:07 pm
May. 14, 2012
Coachella 2013 Tickets To Go On-Sale THIS Thursday
By Daniel Kohn
As the dust settles from last month's double weekend extravaganza known as Coachella, why not build up some hype for next year's event, even if it is a mere 11 months away? Today, Goldenvoice a... More >>

Heard Mentality

1:46 pm
May. 14, 2012
Tom Morello Receives "Life Achievement Award" from Orange County Labor Federation
By Gabriel San Roman
Tom Morello was in Anaheim on Thursday appearing at the Orange County Labor Federation's 12th Annual Solidarity Leadership Award Dinner. The guitar virtuoso for Rage Against the Machine was on ha... More >>

Stick a Fork In It

12:30 pm
May. 14, 2012
Taco Bell Crime of the Week: Drunk Woman Tries to Drive to Taco Bell, Crashes Into Home!
By Gustavo Arellano
Hot off the presses comes the following heartwarming story from Illinois: drunk woman tries to drive to Taco Bell, gets stopped by a car and house that she drives into! ... More >>

Heard Mentality

10:27 am
May. 14, 2012
Infected Mushroom's New Visual Display: Five Reasons Why They are the Must See EDM Act of 2012
By Matt Oliver
Infected Mushroom has undoubtedly placed it's mark in EDM forever with the evolution of the psychedelic trance genre. In 2004, the Israeli duo took a leap of faith by moving their studios from H... More >>

Stick a Fork In It

9:30 am
May. 14, 2012
Animal Rights Group To Protest Haven Gastropub's Foie Gras Dinner Tonight
By Michelle Woo
Looks like diners at tonight's "Fight For Foie" event at Haven Gastropub will have company. The Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) plans to protest the multi-chef, multi-course foie gras ... More >>

Heard Mentality

6:25 am
May. 14, 2012
Nikka Costa at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex May 12, 2012
By Mary Carreon
Nikka Costa The Luckman Fine Arts Complex May 12, 2012 Opening with the song "Dance To The Music" by Sly and the Family Stone, Nikka Costa and her band took the stage with an explosive amount ... More >>
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