Relearning old skills

The first-ever Family Day at Piecemakers Country Store, the brainchild of late founder Marie Kolasinski, brings families together to teach useful crafts.

Harlan: Convenience shouldn't overshadow deeper value

Summiting for survivors

Irvine schoolteacher prepares for Mt. Shasta climb, where she'll fly 'prayer flags' for those who have lost the battle against cancer.

Moms set the bar high

Four recognized by a homeless shelter in Orange for raising children while not losing sight of themselves.

O.C. beaches get high health marks

Rockabilly bands set to face off

Survey: Sanitary District customers like their service

Service is rated positively though most don't know who provider is.

JWA construction to reduce traffic flow

Saige Nicole's owner to receive national award

Costa Mesa businesswoman Wendy Navarro will be recognized June 5 by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Costa Mesa council OKs Starbucks after a latte discord

Site of former credit union has drive-through window, which has residents concerned about noise, pollution and traffic.

Every stitch counts at Suzoo's Wool Works

Knitting shop expands classes to include children, giving them a tactile way to learn math, owner says.

Tourism conference: O.C. cities should work together

Representatives from Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach discuss developing 'The OC.' as a brand, destination spot.

Eat Chow expands to West Newport

Popular Costa Mesa eatery has second location on 62nd Street that will feature draft beers, grab-and-go items for surfers.

Costa Mesa continues outsourcing efforts

City staff advise outsourcing jail services and street sweeping, but keeping animal control, building inspections and video production in-house.

Historic changes at club

Balboa Yacht Club, celebrating its 2012 opening day Saturday, will be led by a female commodore for the first time in its 90 years.

Taste of OC will return

After being gone for more than 15 years, the event takes place June 16 and 17 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.

Charlie Palmer to host Second Harvest event

Ticket sales will benefit the county food bank. Organizers hope to raise at least $50,000 to $60,000.

Fashion Island Coco's to close after 30 years

The family restaurant will shutter its doors at the end of this month, officials say.

TCN South wins statewide awards

Staff across Daily Pilot, Huntington Beach Independent and Coastline Pilot take home honors in Better Newspapers Contest.

Make-A-Wish gift transforms girl's life [updated]

Newport Beach 6-year-old receives mobile stander to help with her motor skills that are impaired by her Rett syndrome.