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Kia and Hyundai Go to War in Santa Ana Court

When Kia and Hyundai were forced to recalculate their gas-mileage claims after a government audit, the top two South Korean automakers may have believed regulatory fines and a consumer compensation plan would have ended the financial bleeding.Think again, unless Kia and Hyundai can fight court chall ... More >>

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Hugh Masekela Last Night

​Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Joe Lovano Hugh MasekelaJune 22, 2011Hollywood BowlIf you don't believe that music is a universal language, do yourself a favor and check out Hugh Masekela. The 72-year-old South African played for approximately 45 minutes last night and d ... More >>

Panera Is Out Of The Danger Zone--But Other Chains Aren't

It's hard to keep on top of the glut of depressing news about the economy, especially when it comes to restaurants--that is, which ones are struggling and which ones appear to be financially robust. Although fast-food chains are so far weathering the storm better than many high-end eateries, several ... More >>

It's a Quick Read 11

Orange County Register: Former Rams kicker Tony Zendejas was found not guilty of raping and sodomizing a woman in a hotel room after allegedly drugging her at his San Dimas restaurant. . . . OC Watchdog has the scoop on Orange County's 14 lawmakers in the State Legislature receiving nearly ... More >>

Friday's Headlines & Surprises: All Big Money Issue!

Yet Another USC Criminal: Laguna Beach billionaire Igor Olenicoff has pleaded guilty in a massive tax fraud scheme involving $346 million and Bahama bank accounts. A product of USC after fleeing the Soviet Union and Iran, Olenicoff lied to the IRS about the existence of the off shore accounts. He†... More >>

Soul Celebration

James Moody keeps jazz fun

End of the Line

The Murder City Devils gusto train runs out of coal

Letters

The Ineluctable Modality of the Marginal

When hes hot, Rick Moody gives us a woody