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Anae has six saves in U.S. win

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:33:00 PDT

USA Women top Canada, 11-7, in first match since 2012 Olympic Games.

LOS ALAMITOS — Goalie Tumua Anae, a former Corona del Mar High standout, recorded six saves to help the U.S. women's water polo team defeat Canada, 11-7, in the Americans' first match since winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, during the first day of the FINA World League Prelims.

Critters offer O.C. Fair preview

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:00 PDT

From the tarantula to 3,000 pound oxen, Fair Board gets a glimpse of this year's showstoppers.

Animals big and small made appearances at the Orange County Fair Board's monthly meeting Thursday, bringing a spirit of excitement for what's to come for the annual summertime fair in Costa Mesa.

Accused killer angry about surgery

By Lauren Williams — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:00 PDT

Stanwood Elkus tells Pilot that slain Newport urologist operated on him, but an attorney says that's not true.

A man accused of killing a Newport Beach doctor told the Daily Pilot Friday that he was angry about the after effects of surgery performed on him about 21 years ago.

O.C. beaches rate pretty clean

By Jill Cowan — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:36:00 PDT

Only two local areas — Poche Beach in San Clemente and Doheny State Beach in Dana Point — made it to the Top 10 Beach Bummer list.

Orange County beachgoers can rest easy knowing that the waters off the Southern California coast are — for the most part — pretty clean, and they seem to be getting cleaner, according to environmental group Heal the Bay's 23rd annual Beach Report Card .

Memorial Day fun on the agenda

By Bradley Zint — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:00 PDT

Newport-Mesa residents have a variety of options to choose from for their Memorial Day celebrations Monday.

Boys' Tennis: Uni again has CdM's number

By Matt Szabo — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:00 PDT

Sea Kings advance to regional semifinals before falling to Trojans for fourth time this year.

CLAREMONT — Rematches were standard on Friday at the inaugural CIF Southern California regional boys' tennis championships.

Dancing for Mother Earth

By Rhea Mahbubani — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:00 PDT

Indian couple have brought ancient dance style to Irvine for 31 years. Boys can apply — but not many do.

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.

Steel picks up Rohrabacher endorsement

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:00 PDT

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

Police seek suspects in two thefts

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:04:00 PDT

Laguna Beach police are searching for suspects who stole items from two businesses in the last two weeks, a police press release said.

Authorities can't find puppy lost in pipe

By Kelly Parker — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:20:00 PDT

Family fostering the dog calls off the hours-long search after rescue crews snake every inch and drop in cameras.

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