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June 7, 2008
What's The Deal With OC Billionaires?
We've got the George Argyros-owned apartment empire "systematically ripping off" its largely poor or lower middle class tenants by fabricating excuses for not refunding deposits to literally thousands of people. We've got Donald L. Bren--owner of the Irvine Co. using strong arm tactics on small l ... More >>
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December 30, 1999
Whose Poop Is It Anyway?
How not to solve the Aliso Creek pollution mystery
Columns
January 20, 2000
Getting More Retail than Sinatra
How not to solve the Aliso Creek pollution mystery
Blogs
October 23, 2008
Today: Mimi's Cafe in Laguna Niguel Giving Away $100 Gift Cards
Today only, Mimi's Cafe in Laguna Niguel, in celebration of its "grand reopening" of that particular restaurant with a new interior and new menu items, will have a ribbon cutting with the mayor at 7:00 AM, and giveaways throughout the day totaling about $5000. The best part is that the first 100 cu ... More >>
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November 11, 2008
Have A Baby, Have An Orgasm? What The?
The makers of a new documentary called "Orgasmic Birth" promise that such a thing is possible when you give birth without drugs, wheelchairs and stirrups. The enigmatic (and not immediately obvious) sensual secrets of childbirth will be revealed at a screening of the film tonight in Laguna Niguel. ... More >>
Blogs
February 3, 2009
Howard Ahmanson Jr. Only the Second Biggest Hater
Gustavo's pal Howard F. Ahmanson Jr. just missed the top spot on the Dishonor Roll published online by Californians Against Hate. The Knights of Columbus of New Haven, Conn., gave $1.425 million to the campaign for the same-sex-marriage-barring Prop. 8, while Howie only ponied up $1.395 million.Hey, ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2009
Former UFC Fighter Kimo Leopoldo Arrested in Tustin
TMZ is reporting that former UFC fighter Kimo Leopoldo was arrested this afternoon in Tustin after police discovered a "small amount of what is believed to be meth" in his car.What's interesting is what led them to search his car in the first place: He was dressed in a Long Beach police jumpsuit. H ... More >>
Blogs
March 9, 2009
Mimi's Cafe in Lake Forest Giving Away Free Gift Cards
Another Mimi's Cafe "re-opens", and another giveaway! The same thing happened when the Laguna Niguel branch debuted their new digs. Now it's Lake Forest. This Thursday, March 12th at 9:00 AM., the first 75 18-year-old plus guests will get gift cards. Since they plan to give away $3000 worth ... More >>
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April 3, 2009
This Week In Food
Our fave posts from the last five days:Gustavo urged us to steer clear of the chilaquiles at the otherwise splendid Laguna Niguel's Break of Dawn, which unleashed a TORRENT OF SHOUTING FROM OUTRAGED RESIDENTS!!!!!!!!!!!.He also came across "the most pointless valet service in Orange County" (aren't ... More >>
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July 12, 2007
Moonnites
The 28th Annual Mooning of Amtrak
Film
November 16, 2006
New Reviews
Let's Go to Prison; Sweet Land
Columns
May 4, 2006
Diary of a Mad County
April 26 - May 2
Food
February 16, 2006
Meat Juices Down Your Throat!
Savannah Steak and Chop House sizzles
Features
October 20, 2005
Laguna Niguel
Savannah Steak and Chop House sizzles
Food
October 6, 2005
Swift Souffle Serenade
Non-hurried, elegant dining at Savoies Fare
News
May 5, 2005
Prozac on Wheels
Skate Mama o-rama!
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September 9, 2004
This Week In Small-City Dining
Skate Mama o-rama!
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October 24, 2002
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Skate Mama o-rama!
Features
September 27, 2001
Laguna Niguel
Cul-de-sacs and soccer fields
News
February 10, 2000
Human Waste Project
Local official disputes report saying he knew people poop polluted Aliso Creek
Articles
September 20, 2007
Grub Guide
Local official disputes report saying he knew people poop polluted Aliso Creek
Blogs
May 29, 2009
Understanding Laguna Niguel Through Twitter
Gustavo's always ragging on Laguna Niguel as being the lamest city in the county. I live in a neighboring town, and I gotta say, it's not so bad. Laguna Niguel has some good fast food! Real people do live in Laguna Niguel, and they do like it. How do we know? Twitter, duh. Here's a not-so-random sam ... More >>
Blogs
April 21, 2009
Getting Ripped Off By Bland Food at Geisha House
I've eaten at restaurants where the bill came to more than $300 for two (the late, great Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel). Where the buffet cost $100 for two (Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel again). Over $100 for omakase for one (Hanamori). Many other places too expensive and too superflu ... More >>
Blogs
April 10, 2009
Pablo Escobar, Other OC Tax Delinquents Snared
Pablo Escobar, now dead and probably not of Huntington Beach.The LA Times reports today that Burt Reynolds, Dionne Warwick and Sinbad are among the 250 folks who owe $143 million in back taxes, according to the California Franchise Tax Board's list of the top state tax delinquents.Orange County may ... More >>
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April 9, 2009
Ritz-Carlton's Easter Brunch Is Fit For A King (Or Lottery Winner)
Loads of restaurants are running special menus this Sunday, but the Easter Brunch (10am-3pm) at the Pavilions in the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, is one for gourmets and splurgers. At $84 ($25 for kids), it's only $4 more than the normal brunch, and for that you get the likes of: Slow Roas ... More >>
Blogs
August 19, 2009
Cedar Creek Inn Launches $10 Meal Deals And Happy Hour
Ten bucks--and this coupon--will get you one of the following: Filet Mignon: A 6-ounce bacon-wrapped filet mignon with whipped potatoes & summer succotashTraditional Fish & Chips, served with coleslaw and jalapeño tartar sauceCC's Deluxe Cedar Planked Burger, topped with cheddar cheese, ... More >>
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September 28, 2009
Sleepy South-County Towns Make US News's List Of Political Junky Zones
Ed Piskor / OC WeeklyA proponent of the Lance MacLean recall (blogged about earlier today) just tipped me off to a list in published in US News and World Report last week: "10 Cities for Political Junkies." Orange County towns comprise one-fifth of the cities on the list, which seeks to document ... More >>
Blogs
December 15, 2009
Free Dinner at Savannah Chop House; But Read The Fine Print
My fascination with what was once David Wilhelm's might Culinary Adventures dining group continues since I keep getting unsolicited e-mail newsletters from them (I ate at one of his restaurants once and took advantage of an offer where I'd get a discount on the meal if I signed up for it, which I ... More >>
Blogs
January 8, 2010
Today in Offensive Things Filed in Court by Orly Taitz...
This morning, Laguna Niguel dentist/lawyer Orly Taitz filed a motion opposing the government's opposition to her motion to move her already-dismissed Pamela v. Barnett lawsuit from Santa Ana to Washington D.C. (Got all that?)The PDF's here. It's 11 pages long. None of those 11 pages really explai ... More >>
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April 20, 2010
Small Time Crooks Accused of Tunneling into Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Which way to the pot?In the 2000 Woody Allen movie Small Time Crooks, a dim, nickle-and-dime criminal hatches a plan to re-open a pizza place so he and his dimmer cronies can dig through to a bank down the street. Proving that inspiration can come from anywhere, three men allegedly tunneled thei ... More >>
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April 27, 2010
Orly Taitz Spins Don Quixote Tales in Legal Motion
Mrs. Polly / Rumproast.comA scene from The Orliad and the Idiocy. In dismissing Dr. Orly Taitz's Taitz v. Obama lawsuit
Blogs
June 2, 2010
Laguna Niguel Imposes 1-Year Moratorium on New Medical Marijuana Clinics
Here's a question for Laguna Niguel's city fathers and mamas: Since you have just approved a moratorium preventing medical marijuana dispensaries from opening in town for another year, can you also give local patients 12 months off from insomnia, debilitating pain and lack of appetite--the sympto ... More >>
Blogs
July 9, 2010
What's the Cost for Police Service in Your City?
At the most recent meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens got the five supes to approve $77 million in annual police service contracts with 11 cities throughout the county.That amount represents a slight increase (primarily due to deputy benefits) over the last ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
[UPDATED:] Shawn Kelli Sepulveda, Who Left Her Baby to Die in Dumpster, Convicted
UPDATE: Shawn Kelli Sepulveda was convicted of attempted murder today. Details on her sentencing at end of post . . . A Laguna Niguel woman was convicted today of leaving her newborn daughter to die in an apartment complex dumpster.
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September 25, 2010
Shawn Kelli Sepulveda Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dumping Her Newborn in Dumpster to Die
Shawn Kelli Sepulveda was sentenced today to five years in state prison for attempting to murder her newborn baby girl by dumping her in an apartment complex dumpster. Evidence emerged during the trial that the 41-year-old Laguna Niguel resident admitted to police that she knew she could put th ... More >>
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October 22, 2010
This Week in Food: Copyright Fight over Tacos, Dia de los Muertos, Blizzcon Eats, and Killer Pizza Dough!
Flickr user lol-itaSuch a busy week at this infernal, tasty blog, as usual. Click after the jump to read some of the highlights!
Food
January 27, 2011
Tastes of Greece Gives 'Em Hellenic
[Hole In the Wall] This Laguna Niguel eatery might be the smallest restaurant in OC—but its Greek dishes are stunners
Blogs
February 10, 2011
Danielle Rene Deichman Charged With Filing False Sex Attack Report That Put South County in a Panic
A 20-year-old woman who sparked alarm throughout South County of a predator on the loose after she reported being sexually assaulted in the same area as another recent attack, has been charged with misdemeanor counts of filing a false police report and resisting arrest.Danielle Rene Deichman of L ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2011
ChickPita Moving Into Brea Mall
Spotted at Brea Mall's food court, the fourth OC location for ChickPita is taking over the old Tacos N More space. This chain of Mediterranean grills already has an express version in Laguna Niguel with a condensed menu. It appears they are expanding to the east, with Las Vegas and Chicago loca ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2011
¡Ask a Comida Critic! A Good Mimosa Near the Coast?
From Twitter, from a gal whose name I can't remember, whose question I can't quote verbatim because it's buried under a pile of tweets, but which went like this:Where can I find a good mimosa near the beach?Actually, she first asked about a good mimosa, period. I recommended Memphis at the Santor ... More >>
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March 2, 2011
Elizabeth Gaitanis of Tastes of Greece Goes On the Line, Part Two
Tastes of Greece's Facebook pageYep, it's that tinyHere is part two of our interview with Elizabeth Gaitanis of Tastes of Greece in Laguna Niguel. For the first part, click here.
Blogs
March 4, 2011
[UPDATED] Caretaker Norma Ruth and Leno Casini's Daughter Anastasia Darlena Mendezkestler Joins Parents in Facing Charges Tied to Thefts from Elderly
UPDATE, MARCH 4, 6:01 P.M.: Are the Casinis a family of gypsies--the thieving kind Borat warned us about?Because now the daughter of alleged sticky-fingered caretaker to the elderly Norma Casini and her husband the accused fence Leno Casini is up on charges related to the caper.Anastasia Darlena ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2011
[UPDATED:] OC High School and College Coaches Received "Slush Account" Kickbacks From Athletic Retailer, PBS SoCal Report Says
UPDATE, MAY 10, 1:35 P.M.: As the details of the Slush Fund controversy continue to develop, with a second report due out from PBS SoCal, the Weekly decided to follow up with the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD_, which had stressed the fact it had been investigating this issue for some time ... More >>
Blogs
May 5, 2011
[UPDATED with Sentences:] Caretaker Norma Ruth Casini, Husband Leno and Daughter Anastasia Darlena Mendezkestler Guilty of Fleecing the Elderly
UPDATE, MAY 5, 6:52 P.M.: Caretaker Norma Ruth Casini pleaded guilty to stealing more than $642,000 from multiple elderly victims, including taking $610,000 from an 85-year-old woman to spend on shopping, travel and a "dog whisperer." The 51-year-old Laguna Niguel resident was sentenced to 13 ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Amtrak Mooning
Mugs Away Saloon
Blogs
August 4, 2011
LA Times Pushes Back Community News Expansion into South County and Announces OC Arts Section
The Los Angeles Times announced today that it will expand Times Community News (TCN) coverage into Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel and the Orange County arts community beginning Aug. 26.If part of that sounds like deja vu all over again, it is--with a twist. A June 30 memo from Times Media Group to ne ... More >>
Blogs
November 23, 2011
Power Balance, Maker of Those Silicone Miracle Bracelets, Files For Bankruptcy
Power Balance, the maker of those brightly colored silicone bracelets that promised to improve balance and flexibility, increase strength, end all political strife, etcetera, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The news is no major shocker because last December, the Laguna Niguel-based company a ... More >>
Blogs
December 2, 2011
Roving DUI Patrols Hit Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods Tonight
The Orange County Sheriff's Department holds DUI roving patrols tonight in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods.Deputies will target areas that have a high incidence of DUI-related arrests and collisions, according to a department release.
Blogs
December 7, 2011
[UPDATED with I.D.'s, More Details:] John Kristopher Altamirano, OC Homicide No. 60: Found Dead in Truck
DMVJohn Kristopher AltamiranoUPDATE, DEC. 7, 5:10 P.M.: When sheriff's deputies found a dead John Kristopher Altamirano in his white pickup parked in front of his Laguna Niguel residence Monday afternoon, the 34-year-old had cuts and bruises on his face as if he'd been in a fight.However, the inj ... More >>
Blogs
December 6, 2011
Danielle Rene Deichman Gets 60 Days for Filing False Report That Spread Panic of Predator
A 20-year-old woman admitted sparking panic throughout South County by falsely reporting she was sexually assaulted in the same area as another recent attack.Danielle Rene Deichman of Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years probation after pleading guilty Monday to misdem ... More >>
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