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See the update at the bottom of the next page on the private Nixon Foundation parts of the presidential library remaining open. ORIGINAL POST, OCT. 1, 1:06 P.M.: One victim of the federal shutdown brought on by Republicans trying to stop Obamacare: Richard Nixon. More specifically, Tricky Dick's memory, or more more specifically the Richard …
When Irvine Spectrum began updating their dining selections, we were pleased with the results. Better wine options, spacious patios and a greater range of quality cuisine revitalized the plaza. However, one thing that didn't work so well was brunch. Besides the endless dim sum at Capital Seafood, we weren't impressed with newer tenants. Fashion Island …
See Update No. 7 at the bottom of Page 2 about the additional arrest of Irvin Tellez in the murder of Nancy Hammour. Update No. 6 has details on fellow suspect Jaime Rocha's arraignment. Update No. 5 is about police arresting the 40-year-old Santa Ana man for alleged murder. Update No. 4 confirms the victim …
The afternoon of Jan. 28 was like most other Mondays for Dr. Ronald Gilbert. After a light rap on the examination-room door, he entered to see a new patient in his Orange Coast Urology office in Newport Beach. But the elderly man had not come for the consultation he'd scheduled, instead allegedly firing eight rounds …
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DEAR MEXICAN: With the current state and federal prison system spitting out even harder criminals because of overcrowding and gang activity allowed to a certain degree by the “system,” while considering the small percentage of inmates who actually make it out and live a positive life . . . why are some legislators, government officials …
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It's hard to plan a perfect date. Relying on stale routines does little to stimulate conversation, let alone romantic chemistry. Mind Food at The Crosby in Santa Ana, however, is a change of pace from the cliché dinner and a movie, as it's designed to tap into sensory stimulation. Damien Blaise, best known for his …
A 45-year-old Buena Park man is accused of lewd acts with a child and providing methamphetamine to a 15-year-old girl who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose in a residence. Jeffrey Peurrung faces felony counts of lewd acts upon a child age 14 or 15, inducing a minor to buy a controlled substance, …
No plans this week? Go see some live music! These are the five local shows worth checking out this week. ] Tuesday, September 24th Minus the Bear Glasshouse In 2001, members of Sharks Keep Moving united to for math rock infused indie group Minus the Bear. After putting out an acoustic EP early this month, …
What a difference a decade makes: In 2002, when I began my reign as this infernal rag's food critic, I still had to explain to readers what a bánh mì was—this, even though y'all are supposed to be hip, unlike troglodytic Orange County Register readers. Little Saigon was still relatively foreign to the non-Vietnamese; Lee's …
At the beginning of the week, there was a possibility that the Orange County Board of Supervisors would appeal Superior Court Judge Steven L. Perks surprising decision he made back in July to overturn the Saddle Crest housing development in Trabuco Canyon. The land, near Cook's Corner, would see 150 historic oaks yanked out and …
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In the spring 1992, a huge controversy emerged at St. Joseph Elementary School in Placentia, as parents and teachers were up in arms against the Diocese of Orange and principal John Ruhl. The former Vicentian was apparently a Grade-A douchebag, physically and verbally assaulting female teachers, and parents wanted him gone. Monsignor John Urell, secretary …
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Gabrielle Jane Nestande, the former Newport Beach deb and California GOP family scion, was reportedly assaulted Saturday in a Texas jail where she is near the end of a 180-day sentence for criminally negligent homicide. A fellow inmate in the Travis County Correctional Complex allegedly hit Nestande on her “head, face and body with closed …