L.A. Times - Orange County News

1929 Spanish Colonial Revival in San Clemente

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The period ambience of the original 1,018-square-foot-home built by Virgil Westbrook, who was brought in by city founder Ole Hanson, hasn't been diminished by a 1,141-square-foot-addition in 2003.

When San Clemente-based architect Michael Luna designed the two-story, 1,141-square-foot addition to the back of this 1929 home, he sought to revitalize the historic property while respecting the original structure.

Historic home in San Clemente

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Remodeled but retaining its historic feel Location: 217 W. Avenida San Antonio, San Clemente 92672

An updated Century City condo and a hilltop hideaway in Laguna Beach

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Updated Century City condo

$1.2-billion in cuts OKd by O.C.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:28:09 -0700

Orange County officials Tuesday approved a budget that stripped $1.2 billion -- about 405 positions -- from the county budget for the fiscal year that begins in July.

Busy Guillermo del Toro thrives under 'Strain'

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The first installment of his vampire novel trilogy arrives as he's at work on two 'Hobbit' films. And there's more in the pipeline.

Fantasy and horror fans, prepare yourselves for the Decade of Del Toro.

CALIFORNIA BRIEFING

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:05:00 -0700

Reports from Los Angeles, Hawthorne and Orange

STATEWIDE

O.C. grand jury again criticizes public administrator/public guardian's office

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Jurors accuse the agency of 'egregious' mismanagement and call for a complete restructuring. Their report is a follow-up to one released in May.

The Orange County grand jury issued a scathing report Tuesday criticizing the public administrator/public guardian's office for "egregious" mismanagement, including questionable promotions that cost hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.

A fruitful time at the Irvine farmers market

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Irvine farmers market, the largest in Orange County, offers a wide selection and moderate prices. There are quite a few craft stalls, but produce is clearly the focus.

Disney plans major expansion of Hong Kong theme park

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The $450-million, five-year project will add three theme areas and boost the total park size by 23% in a bid to jolt sagging performance.

Walt Disney Co. and the Hong Kong government said Tuesday that they had agreed to a major expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park, a move that would boost an attraction that has struggled to meet expectations since it was opened in 2005.

Ticket sales for Dinosaur Jr. at House of Blues

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Also the Pharcyde at Grove of Anaheim and more

Beloved '90s rock trio Dinosaur Jr. often got lumped in with grunge, but defied it with virtuosic playing, as seen on its new album "Farm." Catch the group and other artists at these upcoming shows across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses.