Mayor cites Irvine's business culture

Irvine Mayor Steven Choi believes his city is "one of America's best places in which to have a business."

Inmate sues Taco Bell over Doritos taco shells

Many an inebriated college student may have thought about how good tacos wrapped in a Doritos shell would taste, but a prison inmate is...

America: What better band to play on Fourth?

"Nothing says July 4 like America," Newport Dunes spokesman and former Daily Pilot publisher Tom Johnson said at a news conference Wednesday...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

Power outage will affect The Camp

Where's a campfire when you need it?

TEDxOrangeCoast 'Beautiful Minds' conference set

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

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...

SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd

About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.

CdM resident donates $500K to Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of Orange County announced this week that a Corona del Mar resident has donated $500,000 to the organization.

Netflix: No plans to bring Bluth banana stand to Newport

Netflix has no immediate plans to bring a replica of the "Arrested Development" banana stand to Newport Beach, a spokeswoman said Friday.

Officials turn out for Triangle ribbon cutting

The Saddle Ranch Chop House and El Corazón de Costa Mesa, two new restaurants at The Triangle, held small ribbon-cutting ceremonies...

Going bananas for a stand

Krupali Tejura wants a frozen banana stand in Newport Beach. No, not Dad's or Sugar 'N Spice or any of the other venerable spots around...

AQMD: Beach bonfires increase pollution

The South Coast Air Quality Management District, the agency that could effectively ban beach fire rings throughout Orange and Los Angeles...

Court fight has happy ending

After settling a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co., Robb Havassy ended up with 365 surfboards.

Newport offers look at proposed budget

In a study session before its meeting Tuesday night, the Newport Beach City Council took a first look at the city's proposed budget for...

Opening with a bang at BCYC

The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club — which dubs itself the "friendliest yacht club on the bay" — heralded its opening day for the...

Stumped for Mother's Day? Take her out to eat

If you can think of no other gift for your mom on Mother's Day, there's always an easy fallback: Treat her to a meal after all the ones...