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Authorities can't find puppy lost in pipe

Authorities can't find puppy lost in pipe

An hours-long search for a puppy trapped in a drainage pipe at a Newport Coast home ended sadly Thursday night, authorities said.

 

Dancing for Mother Earth

Although the lights were dimmed and the studio soundless, a chair, front and center, bespoke a human presence. Taped to the wall, a sign declared that a set of ankle bells had recently gone missing.

 

Fair Board rejects Senate bill

The Orange County Fair Board agreed Thursday to formally oppose a bill that activists warned could lead to privatization of the publicly owned fairgrounds.

Teachers could pay 'Obamacare' tax

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District is bracing for rising healthcare costs, including an anticipated $2.3-million tax increase, as part of the federal Affordable Care Act.

 

Steel picks up Rohrabacher endorsement

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) has endorsed Michelle Steel for Orange County supervisor, according to an announcement from Steele's campaign this week.

 

Commentary: Hoag is committed to women's health

The recently completed affiliation between Hoag Hospital and St. Joseph Health (SJH) was the result of a thoughtful process by both organizations and their boards of directors.

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Missing art portrayed as inventory misstep

Newport Beach will probably change the way it tracks its public art pieces, updating records at least annually, City Manager Dave Kiff...

Costa Mesa moves forward with housing for homeless

At a short meeting Tuesday night, the Costa Mesa City Council saw what acting mayor Wendy Leece called "a defining moment" in the city's...

City reimbursed for damaged sewer main

A dredging company reimbursed the city of Newport Beach for $25,000 in damages made to a sewer main, according to city documents.

Sanitation district audit flags rates

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District's contract for solid waste and recycling services is acceptable, but there is room for improvement,...

Newport won't meet with AQMD board member

Newport Beach will not hold a public hearing with a South Coast Air Quality Management board member on the fire ring debate similar to one...

Bill would make 'reckless' people pay for rescue

A state legislative proposal unanimously approved Tuesday by the Orange County Board of Supervisors would allow governments to be reimbursed...

Public Safety

Police Files: May 23

Newport Boulevard: A person was reportedly drunk in public in the 1800 block at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday.

Police Files: May 22

West 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard: A warrant arrest was reported at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday.

Arrests made in thefts at  religious sites

Arrests made in thefts at religious sites

Irvine police Wednesday arrested two men suspected of burglarizing a number of religious institutions across Orange County — including...

Costa Mesa to improve roads near JWA

Costa Mesa will temporarily close roads near John Wayne Airport in June as part of a $5.9-million project to improve streets and sidewalks.

O.C. hate crimes fall; attacks based on sexual orientation rise

The number of reported hate crimes in Orange County fell by 21% last year, even though such crimes based on sexual orientation almost...

Spitzer: Deny hiker treatment option

A rescued hiker who was arrested after methamphetamine was allegedly found in his car should not enter a program that allows first-time...

Police arrest 11 in sweep

Eleven convicts released into the community as part of the state's "realignment" plan aimed at relieving prison overcrowding were arrested...

Power outage will affect The Camp

Where's a campfire when you need it?

Business & Real Estate

Irvine among fastest-growing U.S. cities

Irvine grew faster than all but seven other large U.S. cities between July 2011 and July 2012, with its population vaulting to nearly 230,...

Irvine financial institution donates up to $1M to charities

Irvine financial institution donates up to $1M to charities

Four area nonprofits will receive support through Irvine-based financial institution First Foundation's Supporting Our Communities...

Wi-Fi service expands in harbor

Wi-Fi service expands in harbor

Boaters in Newport Harbor will now be able to more easily surf the web from the water, thanks to an expanded Wi-Fi service.

TEDxOrangeCoast 'Beautiful Minds' conference set

TEDxOrangeCoast organizers on Monday announced the date and theme of this year's event in Costa Mesa.

Gomez named Daily Pilot managing editor

Gomez named Daily Pilot managing editor

Veteran journalist Alisha Gomez has been named managing editor of Los Angeles Times Community News (TCN) in Orange County, Editor John...

A taste of Turkey

A taste of Turkey

Consider Sunday the last opportunity for awhile to watch a Turkish folk dance, try a manti (Turkish dumpling) or take a picture...

Education

UCI develops easy, inexpensive prostate cancer test

UC Irvine chemists have found a way to detect prostate cancer that's as inexpensive and easy as a pregnancy test, the university announced...

Fighting bullying takes cyber-savvy

Most parents of sixth-grade students don't quite grasp the technological tools that can be used to harass kids these days, Newport Beach...

Coasting through California on skateboards

Coasting through California on skateboards

Cousins Mason Bennett and Kenton Durfee are skateboarders on a mission.

UC Irvine hires prominent USC professor as provost

Earlier this month, USC students and alumni were gloating about how their school had hired two top neuroscientists from UCLA, and UC...

Navarro learns rules of road

Navarro learns rules of road

At an elementary school bus stop the morning of May 15, a group gathered to pick up a passenger who wasn't allowed to disembark on his own.

Donations revamp Newport Harbor High fields

Two athletics fields at Newport Harbor High School will get face lifts over the next two months, funded mostly by donations of more than...

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