The star of tonight's American Idol eighth (I know, only eight?) season premiere of American Idol is surely Katrina Darrell, already known the world over as "Bikini Girl." That clever nickname is derived from the fact that she wore a bikini to the audition, which seems to be the only reason she made it through despite a subpar version of Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love."Anyway, even though the auditions shown were shot in Phoenix, she's actually from Chino Hills (according to no less a source tha
California's Department of Toxic Substances Control, which oversees the ongoing cleanup of a toxic site in Chino Hills which for years had been an Aerojet manufacturing facility, is collecting public comment on its efforts through April 10. Some testimony will be gathered at a hearing Thursday concerning the closing of a unit used to destroy ordnance.
There have been fears that spilled rocket fuel and other nasty stuff from the facility has leeched into the Santa Ana River
Photos by Professional Services Responder George Ridley Olszynski, Lewellyn, Palmer and Hutchens play hardball.This week's Weekly round-up of local police calls is illustrated with a photo of Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Anaheim Police Sgt. Greg Palmer, who is president of the Anaheim Police Officers Association, and deputies Gary Lewellyn and Richard Olszynski near home plate an Angel Stadium. Why? 1) Lewellyn and Olszynski were honored before June 12's Angels-Padres game for t
Heatwave! All Female 60's Motown & Northern Soul; DJ Frankie the Face, 8 p.m.Gotta love that Aretha Franklin. It's just too bad you wont get to see any of her stylish hats. The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E. Fourth St., Long Beach, CA; 562-437-4453Filipino Independence Day Fundraiser: My Halo Halo Drum, 9 p.m.Sounds by members of My Hollow Drum and more. Ten percent of proceeds
will go to the Chino Hills Filipino Independence day FestivalThe Crosby, 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CAKaraoke with
If you've ever wanted to meet Rivers Cuomo and pick up some Golden Spoon all at the same time, you're in luck: Weezer will be at both Tilly's in the Irvine Spectrum and Best Buy Chino Hills in early November to sign copies of their newest album, Raditude, to be released November 3. (They'll also be at uh, Hot Topic in Los Angeles.) Full flier with details and the new teaser to their video for the first single off Raditude, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," after th
Anaheim DucksIf you're a fan of RA Sushi (and who wouldn't be with a menu that features a section called "Getting Busy"?) then you probably already know that the limited-time Big Wisniewski roll, created by and named after Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski, will be unavailable after this Saturday, Nov. 6.If you're just now hearing about this, you may want to go early in order to avoid the lines that will no doubt form for the roll filled with spicy yellowtail, crab mix, jalapeño and
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