UCI, Long Beach St., Santa Ana College, and Cal Poly Pomona Go to Town at the CCMAs

The kids over at UC Irvine's paper, the New University (where I was one of those kids until like a couple of weeks ago haha) took first place in the Special Issue category at the California College Media Association awards over the weekend. It's nice to see journalism's new guard putting in work and keeping …

Joanna Ramos' Death After School Fight Brings No Charges

February's death of Joanna Ramos at the hands of one of the 10-year-old's Frances Willard Elementary School classmates was ruled a homicide, but authorities in Long Beach say no charges will be brought in the case. Long Beach Police released a statement today saying no crime occurred, calling the incident a “fight between two children that …

Del Taco Messes With Perfection By Adding New Flavors To Its Chicken Soft Tacos

I have soft spot in my heart for Del Taco's chicken soft tacos. Combo Meal No. 4 (two chicken soft tacos, fries and a drink) was my go-to quickie dinner during college, and I still find myself indulging (and later regretting it) on spontaneous occasions. The tacos aren't pretty and will never make any sort …

NBA Kings Arena Deal with Sacramento Fouls Out; Anaheim Back in as Possible Destination

At a news conference today, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced the arena deal between the owners of the Sacramento Kings and that city have fallen through. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson blamed the Maloof brothers for failing to negotiate in good faith. The development means Anaheim is back in as a possible destination for the franchise. …

Manuel Levi “Manny” Loggins Jr., Marine Sergeant Fatally Shot by Deputy, Laid to Rest

Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Manuel Levi “Manny” Loggins Jr., who was fatally shot by an Orange County sheriff's deputy at San Clemente High School Feb. 7, was laid to rest today in his home state of Illinois. Earlier this morning, the Loggins family held a private funeral at the Refuge Mission United Holy Church in …

Manuel Levi “Manny” Loggins Jr., Marine Sergeant Fatally Shot by Deputy, Laid to Rest

Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Manuel Levi “Manny” Loggins Jr., who was fatally shot by an Orange County sheriff's deputy at San Clemente High School Feb. 7, was laid to rest today in his home state of Illinois. Earlier this morning, the Loggins family held a private funeral at the Refuge Mission United Holy Church in …

Occupy Santa Ana Plans Anti-OC Homeless Action Tomorrow

Occupy Santa Ana activists plan a Tuesday afternoon action in hopes of demonstrating the alarming lack of available shelter space for Orange County's homeless population. The plan, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and is called Shelter Tel-a-Thon, involves activists calling emergency county shelters, determining how much space is available and then providing …