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MMA: Dos Santos’ rise from bully victim to UFC champion

punch.ocregister.com — Junior dos Santos said he was never a good fighter when he was growing up. He said he got into three street fights when he was a kid, never of his choosing. Each time he took a beating. He remembers one of his childhood tormenters, Rodrigo, because he still lives in the same neighborhood in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @PunchyMcGee: MMA: Dos Santos’ rise from bully victim to UFC champion http://t.co/X8qxc9di
Carlos Arias Sports Writer, Orange County Register @PunchyMcGee
MMA: Dos Santos’ rise from bully victim to UFC champion http://t.co/X8qxc9di

Which franchise sector is worth $41 billion?

jan.ocregister.com — Franchises owned by military veterans have annual revenues of $41 billion annually and employ 1.5 million people, reports the International Franchise Association. Based on that data released just ahead of Memorial Day, May 28, G.I. Jobs announced creation of the 2012 Military Friendly Franchises list, which are the top 10% of franchisors doing the most to recruit and train U.S.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
Which franchise sector is worth $41 billion?: Franchises owned by military veterans have annual revenues of $41 ... http://t.co/eNClEjXt

Really? Barbie dreamhouse would cost $18K

lansner.ocregister.com — Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, Really? Why Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse Would Cost Just $18K If It Were Real --
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Really? Barbie dreamhouse would cost $18K http://t.co/wcHqay8E

Tustin’s Boy Scout Troop 33 celebrates 60 years

ocregister.com — The first Boy Scouts of America troop in Orange County was organized in Anaheim in 1910 followed by the formation of the Orange County Council in 1920. Soon every town, including those as small as Tustin, had several Boy Scout troops.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Tustin’s Boy Scout Troop 33 celebrates 60 years: The first Boy Scouts of America troop in Orange County ... http://t.co/uw92wAFT
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Tustin’s Boy Scout Troop 33 celebrates 60 years: The first Boy Scouts of America troop in Orange County was orga... http://t.co/uw92wAFT

Tustin business news: Winery, Saladworks, boutique open

ocregister.com — WINE TASTING Pozzuoli Vineyard & Winery opened a wine tasting and barrel-aging facility for its Paso Robles Estate wines in Tustin. Long-time Tustin residents Enrico and Daniela Pozzuoli opened the facility 10 years after they planted cabernet sauvignon grafted vines on their Paso Robles estate. They produce 500 cases of wine per year.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Tustin business news: Winery, Saladworks, boutique open: WINE TASTINGPozzuoli Vineyard & Winery opened a... http://t.co/tmX0Fr8m
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Tustin business news: Winery, Saladworks, boutique open: WINE TASTINGPozzuoli Vineyard & Winery opened a wine ta... http://t.co/tmX0Fr8m

Which of the young stars you like best?

ocregister.com — Andrew Bynum or Blake Griffin? One is 24 years old, 7 feet tall, just finished his first All-Star season, averaged double figures in points and rebounds and could develop into a Hall of Famer. The other is 23 years old, 6-foot-10, just finished his second All-Star season, averaged double figures in points and rebounds and could develop into a Hall of Famer.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
Neither RT @OCRegSports Blake or Bynum: Which young star do you like best? http://t.co/PIYazolF

El Toro High to get home stadium?

ocregister.com — LAKE FOREST - School and district officials will hold a public meeting on Thursday to discuss plans to build a stadium at El Toro High School. The initial design plans under review by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District show a stadium with home side and visitor bleachers.
Erika Ritchie Reporter, Orange County Register @lagunaini
El Toro High to get home stadium? | district, project, stadium - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/hj8PO0Dg

Tell us: If home prices are rising, it is for real?

lansner.ocregister.com — May 23rd, 2012, 12:39 pm · · posted by Jon Lansner We're starting to see some evidence that a springtime rush of house hunting is pushing prices higher. According to the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. median selling price for all housing types jumped 10.1 percent in a year to $177,400 in April.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Are rising home prices for real? Vote in @jonlan's poll > http://t.co/7RGwrDoH #realestate
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Tell us: If home prices are rising, it is for real? http://t.co/3CfmjM3i

GOP chief’s family life emphasized at funeral mass

totalbuzz.ocregister.com — Tom Fuentes' 20 years at the helm of the Orange County Republican Party brought him national recognition, but family life was the focus of his funeral mass this morning at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest.
Torey Van Oot Political Reporter, Sacramento Bee @CapitolAlert
RT @MartinWisckol: GOP chief Tom Fuentes’ family life emphasized at funeral mass http://t.co/mnXMVaZh
Martin Wisckol Politics Reporter, Orange County Register @MartinWisckol
GOP chief Tom Fuentes’ family life emphasized at funeral mass http://t.co/mnXMVaZh

Chris Paul named to All-Defensive First Team

clippers.ocregister.com — Chris Paul, the NBA's season leader in steals, has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, the league announced Wednesday. Paul received 35 votes including 13 first-team votes. The voting for the award is done by the NBA's coaches.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Clippers' Chris Paul named to All-Defensive First Team http://t.co/MzNDwdcv
Dan Woike Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DanWoikeSports
Chris Paul named to All-Defensive First Team http://t.co/YCuFTl5m

Callaspo double salvages victory for Angels

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - For most of the afternoon, it looked like both sides had shown up for a knife fight armed with spoons. The two lowest-scoring lineups in the American League could manage just one run apiece and a combined total of eight hits for 10 innings Wednesday afternoon before Alberto Callaspo came through with a two-out, two-run double in the 11th inning that gave the Angels a 3-1 victory over the Oakland A's.
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
#Angels go extras but get win, take series in Oakland. Is this momentum? Story ... http://t.co/cEClOi56

Hunter likely to rejoin Angels next week

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - While Torii Hunter has been attending to family matters in Dallas, his baseball family has moved on without him. Hunter has been away from the Angels for 10 days since one of his teenaged sons was arrested as part of a sexual-assault investigation at a Dallas-area high school.
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
Torii Hunter could rejoin #Angels next week -- teammates say clubhouse leader's energy/presence have been missed. http://t.co/5fWqdFZ5

OMG! Peanut butter prices up 50%

economy.ocregister.com — Forget the cost of gasoline. Peanut prices jumped 50.6% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2011, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. We warned you last September that peanut butter prices were on the rise thanks to a combination of hot weather and drought in the southeast where most peanuts are grown.
Jim Schaefer Investigative Reporter, Detroit Free Press @DetroitReporter
There goes breakfast! LOL. MT @mcdiana OMG! Peanut butter prices up 50% > http://t.co/eTXy8OmY (by @hardtimesOC)
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
OMG! Peanut butter prices up 50% > http://t.co/CbgBnopn (by @hardtimesOC)

North 55/I-5 connector closed for maintenance until 2 p.m.

ocregister.com — TUSTIN - The northbound 55 transition road to the northbound I-5 was closed for maintenance Wednesday morning. The California Highway Patrol announced the closure after 9:30 a.m. and said the connector is scheduled to reopen at about 2 p.m. CHP officials said the carpool transition remained open.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
North 55/I-5 connector closed for maintenance until 2 p.m. http://t.co/xzScxWLl
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: North 55/I-5 connector closed for maintenance until 2 p.m.: TUSTIN – The northbound 55 transition road t... http://t.co/gI3J9SMv
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
North 55/I-5 connector closed for maintenance until 2 p.m.: TUSTIN – The northbound 55 transition road to the no... http://t.co/gI3J9SMv

Clippers have set new standards for winning

clippers.ocregister.com — When your franchise hasn't been to the postseason in six seasons and when your team has only won two playoff series in its history, a second-round loss in the playoffs might sound like an overwhelming success. But since the Clippers acquired Chris Paul before the 2011-12 season, the stakes have been raised.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Clippers have set new standards for winning http://t.co/0MZ6ahjx
Dan Woike Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DanWoikeSports
Vinny Del Negro on his biggest achievement as a coach this season: “I kept them believing..." http://t.co/op7gfBiJ
Dan Woike Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DanWoikeSports
#Clippers have set new standards for winning http://t.co/op7gfBiJ

Man guilty of impersonating drug agent

ocregister.com — TUSTIN - A South Dakota man was sentenced to two years in prison for impersonating a DEA agent and forcing several people to hand over cash. According to court documents, James Robert Anderson, 36, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and impersonating an officer. He was sentenced to two years in state prison.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Man guilty of impersonating drug agent: TUSTIN – A South Dakota man was sentenced to two years in prison for imp... http://t.co/RY20gwcH
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Man guilty of impersonating drug agent: TUSTIN – A South Dakota man was sentenced to two years in prison... http://t.co/RY20gwcH
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Man sentenced to 2 years in state prison for impersonating DEA agent in Tustin burglary http://t.co/TQCzCSXw

Staples features O.C. firm in TV ad

jan.ocregister.com — A national commercial for Staples, the office supplies retailer, features Wire-a-Cake in Huntington Beach and will air for two weeks ending June 3. Staples chose 5 winners in its "Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs" contest, with prizes of $40,000 in local cable TV advertising and $10,000 in cash.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
Staples features O.C. firm in TV ad: A national commercial for  Staples, the office supplies retailer, features ... http://t.co/3gJhfwpk

O.C. congressman’s dispute with Karzai escalates

totalbuzz.ocregister.com — It's been clear for a while that Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and Afghan President Hamid Karzai weren't going to be sharing jokes over tea - especially since Karzai blocked Rohrabacher from even entering Afghanistan last month as part of a congressional delegation.
Martin Wisckol Politics Reporter, Orange County Register @MartinWisckol
O.C. congressman’s dispute with Karzai escalates http://t.co/paovCrhs

Ducks A-Z: Jeff Deslauriers

ducks.ocregister.com — Four NHL appearances and a number of shaky outings in the minor leagues didn't constitute a strong season for Jeff Deslauriers but an unimpressive 2011-12 season still had its share of moments for the good-natured goaltender. One that stands out was the night of Jan.
Eric Stephens Sports Writer, Orange County Register @icemancometh
Backup goalie Jeff Deslauriers gets the OCR's Ducks A-Z treatment. http://t.co/oLifi9bE

Boxing: Lucian Bute hits the road for title defense

punch.ocregister.com — There is just a little bit different about this title defense for Lucian Bute. Bute, the IBF super middleweight champion, has made nine title defenses, but all nine have been in his comfort zone, with eight of the fights in his new home of Quebec and another in his native Romania.
Damian Calhoun Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DamianCalhoun
Lucian Bute hits the road for title defense http://t.co/DTLrZKwf #boxing #FrochBute

Man stabbed during fight in mosh pit

ocregister.com — SANTA ANA - Police are looking for a man accused of stabbing another man at a surf rock concert Tuesday night. Officers were called shortly before midnight to investigate a disturbance at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., where Lost Acapulco was performing, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said.
Denisse Salazar Breaking News Reporter, Orange County Register @Salazar_Denisse
Man stabbed during fight in mosh pit: http://t.co/8elE6xoa #lostacapulco

Week in history: Apocalypse now? Not quite

ocregister.com — By THERESA WALKER / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The world was supposed to end a year ago today. Obviously it didn't, despite an evangelical preacher's insistence that it would. And aren't we glad. It gives us the chance to call attention to some memorable beginnings and endings This Week in History.
Theresa Walker Reporter, Orange County Register @TellTheresa
How well do you know your crime #history? What pretty looking couple came to an ugly end on this date in 1934? http://t.co/SNpsJNDO

Arraignment delayed for cops in Kelly Thomas case

ocregister.com — SANTA ANA - The arraignment of two Fullerton police officers was continued Tuesday to June 26 on homicide and other charges in connection with the death of a schizophrenic homeless man after an encounter captured on surveillance video. Officer Manuel Anthony Ramos, 38, is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter and Cpl.
Denisse Salazar Breaking News Reporter, Orange County Register @Salazar_Denisse
Arraignment delayed for father of missing boys: http://t.co/yLgCKcwm

Fight at Costa Mesa motel leads to stabbing

ocregister.com — COSTA MESA - A fight between two men at a motel led to a stabbing Tuesday morning, authorities said. One of the men suffered cuts to the arm and a puncture on his back, while the other was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, according to a statement released by the Costa Mesa Police Department.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Fight at Costa Mesa motel leads to stabbing http://t.co/JheBCiRe

Brea police train on vacant school campus

ocregister.com — BREA Two Brea police officers jumped off their BMW patrol motorcycles and pursued suspects armed with handguns into the locked-down Olinda School quad. This time it was only an exercise at the former school campus designed to train officers in a real-world environment.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
RT @occrimescene: Brea police train on vacant school campus http://t.co/bGghcvuP

In-N-Out gets commission OK for extra land

ocregister.com — RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - A parcel of city-owned land might become part of the highly anticipated In-N-Out Burger development near Santa Margarita Parkway and the 241 toll road. The city's Planning Commission last week approved a modification to the city's general plan and zone change that could switch the land use from open space to commercial.
Erika Ritchie Reporter, Orange County Register @lagunaini
In-N-Out gets commission OK for extra land | city, land, commission - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/BJ31xbRz

Ceremony honors dead Newport-Ensenada sailors

ocregister.com — REDONDO BEACH - A lone sailboat passed as the crowd began gathering Tuesday at the end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Its railing was festooned with four large wreaths - one for each of the fallen yachtsmen. Andy Spisak, clutching a bouquet of sunflowers, gazed out at the ocean.
Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Huntington Beach Reporter, Orange County Register @jaimeelynn
Ceremony honors dead Newport-Ensenada sailors | aegean, - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/61GYRemp

Couple share story of proposal etched in sand

ocregister.com — HUNTINGTON BEACH - Johndee Catibog wasn't expecting his private moment to go so very public. He wanted something unique and something grand to propose to his girlfriend of nearly five years, Cynthia Go. But his gesture was so unique that it grabbed the attention of various media outlets and thousands of readers wanting to know the story behind the couple with the proposal etched in the sand.
Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Huntington Beach Reporter, Orange County Register @jaimeelynn
Couple share story of proposal etched in sand | couple, be - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/Raf1yC5p

Kings win West, advance to Stanley Cup Final

ocregister.com — GLENDALE, Ariz. - It was far from textbook hockey and certainly not easy. The Kings see it only as a thing of beauty. And why not? They are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993.
Eric Stephens Sports Writer, Orange County Register @icemancometh
Slideshow of the Kings clinching the Western Conference title with a 4-3 OT win over Phoenix. http://t.co/G9qSaOsQ

Caltrans workers taped drinking on the job, suspended, CBS2 reports

ocregister.com — Caltrans workers who CBS2 reported were drinking 32-ounce beers at an Anaheim burger drive-in during their lunch break have been suspended while the state highway agency investigates, CBS says. Two of the employees put on unpaid leave for 15 days were surveyors, one of them a supervisor, who CBS said had been working on the 91 freeway widening project in Yorba Linda.
Michael C. Lindblom Transportation Writer, Seattle Times @MikeLindblom
Power of internet! Ad for Mariners v. Anaheim when I click this Orange Co. Register story on beery CalTrans workers. http://t.co/2A3NwDZN

7-Eleven: free Slurpee May 23

fastfood.ocregister.com — Freebie alert: To promote 7-Eleven's summer lineup of sugar-free Slurpees, the convenience store chain is offering a free Slurpee Lite May 23. Participating 7-Eleven stores will hand out free Slurpee Lites (mango flavor) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Size: 7.11 ounce drink.
Candice Choi Consumer Finance Reporter, Associated Press @candicechoi
RT @FastFoodMaven: #free slurpee today at @7eleven http://t.co/8WiXib03

Tyra Banks: ‘You are expected to be a size zero’

inyourface.ocregister.com — TV personality and former supermodel Tyra Banks recently wrote an open letter in to Vogue praising the magazine for making the decision to ban photos of models who look like they have an eating disorder. She says in the letter, which ran in The Daily Beast:.
Marilyn Kalfus Real Estate Blogger, Orange County Register @mkalfus
Tyra Banks says she'd never make it as a young model now: ‘You are expected to be a size zero’ http://t.co/GPWmZBdD

Whale rescue is dangerous, loving work

ocregister.com — Most likely, the gray whale didn't understand. It probably didn't understand why heavy plastic rope was tangled in its mouth and around its left pectoral flipper. And it probably didn't understand that the people on the boat - the humans who were like water skiers towed by a 40-foot creature roughly 10 times bigger than a circus elephant - were only trying to help.
Theresa Walker Reporter, Orange County Register @TellTheresa
#Whale rescue is dangerous, but at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center they risk their lives for it. http://t.co/Q5jn0uDw

Orange County drivers in Indianapolis 500 history

ocregister.com — Although there are no drivers with Orange County ties in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, O.C. drivers have been prominent at Indy in the past 50 years. Click on the photo of Gurney, Guerrero and Robby Gordon to take at look at OC drivers at Indy over the years.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Indy 500: Orange County's rich tradition at the Indianapolis 500. (PHOTOS) http://t.co/VYHzmh1m

O.C. home prices triple U.S. costs

lansner.ocregister.com — An Orange County house once again costs triple what an typical American homebuyers pays. I've long tracked a curious ratio: What local homes are selling at, using National Association of Realtor data, compared to the overall U.S. median price. My "Orange Premium" tracks what we pay extra to live here.
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
O.C. home prices triple U.S. costs http://t.co/Lmvib6us

Really? N.Y. parking spot going for $1 million

lansner.ocregister.com — Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, Really? [caption id=attachment_162978 align=alignright width=300
Jeff Collins Housing Reporter, Orange County Register @RegJeffCollins
New York's #realestate milestone: The million-dollar parking space: http://t.co/EkYPHF1e
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Really? N.Y. parking spot going for $1 million http://t.co/BmR4v8fD

Teen cut on hands in suspected gang attack

ocregister.com — MISSION VIEJO - A 17-year-old boy was found with several cuts to his hands Tuesday in what is believed to have been a gang-related attack, authorities said, but the victim is not talking. Deputies were called to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo at about 6:30 p.m.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
SJC teen found with cuts in hands, possible victim of gang attack - but not being cooperative. http://t.co/dMkWAFFQ

‘American Idol’ Watchalong: Dull to the last drop

pedrowatcher.ocregister.com — The Watcher is one happy dude tonight, for two reasons. Why Watcher, you say, we had no idea you were such a big fan of Phillip P. Phillips Jr. and Jessica "Swaggerbot" Sanchez! I'm not. While I think they are fine finalists, neither would be my personal choice, and for the first time since season six, I don't really care who wins.
Michael Hewitt TV Columnist and Blogger, Orange County Register @WatcherofTV
‘American Idol’ Watchalong: Dull to the last drop http://t.co/kf3kB6KE

Pat & Oscar’s rebranding restaurants

fastfood.ocregister.com — A group of former Pat & Oscar's franchisees plan to announce a major rebranding of the remaining Southern California restaurants. The fast-casual chain, known for its bread sticks and family-style rib, chicken and pizza meals, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last year. During that time, a few company-operated restaurants closed, while franchise locations remained open.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
RT @fastfoodmaven > Pat & Oscar's announces rebranding strategy, and location of first store overhaul: http://t.co/MRrRZpyX

Twinkies maker warns 900 in California of layoffs

economy.ocregister.com — Hostess Brands Inc. , the maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs that filed for bankruptcy reorganization in January, has notified 894 workers in California that they may be laid off, a company spokesman confirmed. Of those, 86 are in Orange County including 19 in Irvine, 45 in Anaheim and 22 in Costa Mesa.
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Twinkie manufacturer warns almost 900 they could be laid off soon - http://t.co/pZezdHQ7

D.A.: Man stole $350,000 in worker's pay

ocregister.com — SANTA ANA - A Tustin man is expected to be arraigned Wednesday on an indictment for embezzling more than $350,000 in employee wages from public works contracts and filing false tax returns to hide his theft, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: D.A.: Man stole $350,000 in worker's pay: SANTA ANA – A Tustin man is expected to be arraigned Wednesday... http://t.co/VQvv4Zxt
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
D.A.: Man stole $350,000 in worker's pay: SANTA ANA – A Tustin man is expected to be arraigned Wednesday on an i... http://t.co/VQvv4Zxt

Lakers’ Brown wants to add muscle

ocregister.com — Mike Brown's brother, Anthony, was an NFL guard/tackle for five years. Mike Brown's son Cameron will play on Mater Dei's gridiron this fall, as a sophomore. The Lakers coach feels football and basketball overlap. He kept saying the more physical team would win the Lakers-Thunder series.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Lakers’ Brown wants to add muscle | lakers, brown, gasol - Sports - The Orange County Register http://t.co/5qerWZxJ

Ex-Duck Penner lifts Kings to Stanley Cup final

ducks.ocregister.com — Dustin Penner won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007 and he'll get a chance to win another with their rival in 2012. Penner lifted the Kings to their first Cup final in 19 years when he scored with 2:18 left in overtime for a 4-3 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night at Jobing.com Arena.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
RT @icemancometh: Blog post on Ex-Ducks winger Dustin Penner lifting the Kings to the Stanley Cup final. http://t.co/KDy09TbD
Eric Stephens Sports Writer, Orange County Register @icemancometh
Blog post on Ex-Ducks winger Dustin Penner lifting the Kings to the Stanley Cup final. http://t.co/KDy09TbD

Study: Fraud at work costs $3.5 trillion

jan.ocregister.com — Companies lose 5% of annual revenues to fraud, an estimated $3.5 trillion annually, according to a survey of certified fraud examiners, based on cases they investigated from January 2010 to December 2011. Fraud is expensive, especially for small businesses, the survey found. The median loss for companies with fewer than 100 employees was $147,000 a year.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
Study: Fraud at work costs $3.5 trillion: Companies lose 5% of annual revenues to fraud, an estimated $3.5 trill... http://t.co/PyevswR9

Pujols knows all eyes are on his swing

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - Like farmers looking for any wisp of a cloud on the horizon that might bring a drought-breaking rainstorm, the Angels have watched for any sign that Albert Pujols is ready to break out.
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
There are signs of a Pujols revival -- isn't he biggest domino that has to fall for #Angels offense to come to life? http://t.co/PHAMc2IW
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
Is Pujols starting to show signs of breaking out of season-long slump with #Angels? http://t.co/PHAMc2IW

Beckman baseball team moves on to quarterfinals

ocregister.com — Beckman's baseball team advanced to the CIF Division 3 quarterfinals, defeating Colton, 3-0, Tuesday in the second round at Colton. Beckman (21-7) moves on to host Los Altos Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the quarterfinal round. Senior James Kaprielian (10-2) will be on the mound for Beckman, the defending CIF Division 3 champion.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Beckman baseball team moves on to quarterfinals: Beckman's baseball team advanced to the CIF Division 3 quarterf... http://t.co/0IWXpExW
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Beckman baseball team moves on to quarterfinals: Beckman's baseball team advanced to the CIF Division 3 ... http://t.co/0IWXpExW

Kings earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

ocregister.com — GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dustin Penner scored 17:42 into overtime and the Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup finals for the second time as a franchise after beating the Phoenix Coyotes with a 4-3 victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @OCRegSports: Kings earn spot in Cup finals with OT victory http://t.co/nwcwnF1P

Police dog tracks man to Santa Ana attic

ocregister.com — SANTA ANA - A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after attempting to run from officers who pulled him over in what turned out to be a vehicle stolen in a recent carjacking, police said. The driver ran from the vehicle during a routine stop in the 700 block of South Cypress Avenue about 5 p.m., Santa Ana police Cmdr. Steve Colon said.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Police dog tracks car-jacking suspect to Santa Ana attic http://t.co/sOQOUFRd

Court: Closing pot shops doesn't violate disabilities act

ocregister.com — LAKE FOREST - A decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeal has found that two Orange County cities are not violating the Americans With Disabilities Act by closing down medical marijuana shops and preventing handicapped patients from having access.
Brittany Levine Reporter, Orange County Register @brittanylevine
@lagunaini missing the pot shop beat, but your stories keep me in the loop :)> http://t.co/GUG4eCrE
Erika Ritchie Reporter, Orange County Register @lagunaini
Court: Closing pot shops doesn't violate disabilities act | mar - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/li9I5zma

Agreement expected for sale of bankrupt villa

lansner.ocregister.com — An agreement should be reached in a matter of days to resolve objections raised by the Irvine Co. to the $18.5 million sale of the bankrupt 1 Pelican Hill estate in Newport Coast, the property's lawyer has said. Both the Irvine Co.
Jeff Collins Housing Reporter, Orange County Register @RegJeffCollins
#Realestate: Buyer of $18.5M Newport, Calif., mega-mansion is anxious to finish construction, his lawyer says. http://t.co/POz0I2Qm
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Agreement expected for sale of bankrupt villa http://t.co/VTTxLJ5q

Authorities: 56-pound meth bust Utah's largest

ocregister.com — SALT LAKE CITY - An Anaheim man found with more than 56 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle says he was promised $500 a pound for driving the drugs to Salt Lake City, according to court records unsealed Tuesday.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Authorities: Anaheim man arrested in Utah's largest meth bust http://t.co/e0xafqZ5

What to make of Kobe, Andrew and Pau now?

ocregister.com — OKLAHOMA CITY - OK, Kobe. So, here's the plan ... Now that another Pau Gasol has finished another punchless postseason and eroded his trade value even further, you are left only one recourse to rebuild the Lakers.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @KevinDing: What to make of Kobe, Andrew and Pau now? My Lakers column: http://t.co/W7iyiFm2
Kevin Ding Sports Columnist, Orange County Register @KevinDing
What to make of Kobe, Andrew and Pau now? My Lakers column: http://t.co/W7iyiFm2

Hanky panky in the 47th congressional race

totalbuzz.ocregister.com — There's funny business brewing in the race for the newly configured 47th Congressional District, which extends from Long Beach to Little Saigon. A Republican candidate who's courting Democratic voters has been accused of hiding mail-ballot applications submitted by some of those Democrats.
Martin Wisckol Politics Reporter, Orange County Register @MartinWisckol
Hanky panky in the 47th congressional race - allegations of missing mail-ballot applications http://t.co/M1po5Dq8

Kobe expected to do lunch with Mitch Kupchak

lakers.ocregister.com — Kobe Bryant is expected to have a private lunch meeting with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak later this week rather than have the traditional season-ending exit meeting with Kupchak and Lakers coach Mike Brown. Bryant is the only Lakers player who didn't sign up for a 30-minute session with Kupchak and Brown either Tuesday or Monday.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Kobe expected to do lunch with Mitch Kupchak http://t.co/U0Wc0Fxh

Metta: ‘Sometimes guys look to Kobe too much’

lakers.ocregister.com — Metta World Peace was the first player in for season-ending meetings with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and Lakers coach Mike Brown, and he had his own perspective on where the team is now: "Definitely underachieved," World Peace said. "Best team in the NBA lost in five.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
Metta: ‘Sometimes guys look to Kobe too much’ http://t.co/jylxaOKH

Lakers’ roster needs rebuilding

ocregister.com — Taking a look around the Southern California sports scene: *Where to begin with all of the Lakers problems? Andrew Bynum's career path continues to be two steps forward and one step back, Pau Gasol often looked like a guy who just showed up and is trying to learn his role, and the team has the weakest pack of Lakers reserves since the late '70s.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @OCRegSports: Lakers’ roster needs rebuilding http://t.co/UMYiLpAq

Facebook not the only IPO problem

jan.ocregister.com — As Facebook struggled through its third day as a public company (closed at $31, down 18.4% from $38 IPO price), a new report says far fewer U.S. companies are going public these days signaling problems for U.S. jobs and economic growth, a new study says.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
Facebook not the only IPO problem: As Facebook struggled through its third day as a public company (closed at $3... http://t.co/H0rqKnZD

H.B. marriage proposal on the sand the real deal

ocregister.com — HUNTINGTON BEACH - The photograph of a beach proposal that had hundreds speculating online about whether it was an advertisement or a special moment for a couple turned out to be the real deal.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
Nicely done RT @OCRphotoeditor: Photo: Marriage proposal etched in Huntington Beach sand http://t.co/a6w7Y6nh

O.C. lawyer gets 7-year sentence for $20 million Ponzi

Brittany Levine Reporter, Orange County Register @brittanylevine
RT @OCWatchdog: O.C. lawyer gets 7-year sentence for $20 million Ponzi http://t.co/4BhEzGmQ

Assembly candidate Daigle gets another $200k

totalbuzz.ocregister.com — Moderate Republican activist Charles Munger Jr.'s committee today reported spending another $202,000 to help Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle try to make it through the primary and into the November runoff. The latest money - most of it going for television advertising - brings the total independent expenditures from Munger's Spirit of Democracy California group to $472,000 for Daigle.
Martin Wisckol Politics Reporter, Orange County Register @MartinWisckol
Assembly candidate Daigle gets another $200k from Munger http://t.co/5f55k2L5

Pet fundraiser seeks chili cooks

ocregister.com — Can you cook a fiery chili ... for 100 people? The Animal Assistance League of Orange County is hosting its annual fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Newland Barn in Huntington Beach. The event features a chili cook-off and raffle, however volunteers are coming up short on chili competitors.
Samantha Gowen Pet Tales Editor, Orange County Register @sammigo
Calling all chili champs!! Pet fundraiser seeks competitors for Saturday event in Huntington Beach (OC Pet Tales) http://t.co/hoN0Cd3U

Police: Man suspected of theft at CVS can't get car started

ocregister.com — STANTON - Car trouble helped land a man in jail when the 23-year-old was not able to start his car after being accused of stealing from a CVS, authorities said. The man was still sitting in the parking lot Monday, trying to start his car when deputies arrived, said Lt.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Can't stress enough the importance of car maintenance. RT @occrimescene: Suspected thief caught when car won’t start http://t.co/vjI8avsa

Little League team coached by kids is a winner

ocregister.com — The first time Chris Puckett and Cameron Shelly strode onto the field this year to manage their San Clemente Little League team, umpires did a double-take. Though Puckett stands an adult-like 5-foot-10, he looks every bit his age, 15. Shelly, the co-coach, is 5 feet tall, 92 pounds.
Theresa Walker Reporter, Orange County Register @TellTheresa
Little League team coached by kids is a #baseball winner. http://t.co/A0vRvhKC

Can Liquipel keep an iPhone safe from water?

ocregister.com — Liquipel is designed to keep cell phones safe if accidentally dropped in water. We test it out on OC Unwired reporter Ian Hamilton's own iPhone. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.
Ian Hamilton Tech Columnist, Orange County Register @hmltn
In case you missed it, here's the video of me dropping my iPhone in water. http://t.co/u08V0StI

The kids are pretty good

dodgers.ocregister.com — What, you were expecting the kids are all right? Talk about your obligatory headline, and a phrase used twice as a movie title. And a line that doesn't do the Dodgers justice. The Los Angeles kids are better than all right; they're pretty damn good is what they are, and with their mates sport the best record in baseball, at 29-13.
Theresa Walker Reporter, Orange County Register @TellTheresa
RT @OCRegSports: Dodgers: The kids are pretty good http://t.co/q0USQNfi

‘Bachelorette’: Emily kisses a frog

pedrowatcher.ocregister.com — The Watcher felt certain that "The Bachelorette" could not get worse than in Ashley Hebert's season, but clearly I have underestimated the producers' capacity to be unconcerned about entertaining the viewers. Two episodes into Emily Maynard's stint, and I have concerns that either the season or I will collapse under the oppressive weight of the dullness of it all.
Michael Hewitt TV Columnist and Blogger, Orange County Register @WatcherofTV
‘Bachelorette’: Emily kisses a frog http://t.co/Aq4UPW4Y

Barry Manilow: I’m not the male ‘Joan Rivers’

inyourface.ocregister.com — Barry Manilow explains in an interview with the Irish Independent why his face might look weird now and then.. He had a procedure a while back to get rid of his jowls, Manilow says. "But they came right back. That kind of stuff doesn't last.
Marilyn Kalfus Real Estate Blogger, Orange County Register @mkalfus
Barry Manilow at 68: Could it be magic? 'I’m not the male ‘Joan Rivers’ http://t.co/bmYeQYew

Woman threatened with knife after car crash

ocregister.com — BUENA PARK - A 21-year-old woman was arrested following a two-vehicle crash that injured six adults and a 4-year-old boy Monday night, police said. Officers about 9:20 p.m. went to investigate a possible injury crash involving a Pontiac Grand Am and a Lexus ES 300 at Beach Boulevard and Los Coyotes Drive, just south of Rosecrans Avenue, Cpl.
Denisse Salazar Breaking News Reporter, Orange County Register @Salazar_Denisse
Police: Woman threatened with knife after car crash in Buena Park: http://t.co/2LMsCCll

Two O.C. businesses win national awards

jan.ocregister.com — A vitamin manufacturer and a bank, both based in Orange County, are being honored during National Small Business Week for their contributions to economic growth by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dept. of Commerce. Boscogen Inc. in Irvine has received the Presidential "E" Award for Exports, the highest recognition to U.S.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
Two O.C. businesses win national awards: A vitamin manufacturer and a bank, both based in Orange County, are bei... http://t.co/vULDweJW

Police: Man suspected of theft at CVS can't get car started

ocregister.com — STANTON - Car trouble helped land a man in jail when the 23-year-old was not able to start his car after being accused of stealing from a CVS, authorities said. The man was still sitting in the parking lot Monday, trying to start his car when deputies arrived, said Lt.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Suspected thief caught when car won’t start http://t.co/TnL6hKkb

See O.C.’s award-winning apartments

ocregister.com — Who won big at the California Apartment Association South Coast's 12th annual Greater Excellence in Management and Maintenance awards? Click on the "GEMM" awards logo to see what rental projects got honored in the markets of Orange County, Long Beach and Signal Hill!
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
What apartments won ‘community of the year’? http://t.co/jyevVfPy

Half of local FHA borrowers made $100,000-plus

lansner.ocregister.com — Nearly one out of every two Orange County loans made by a government program started for low-income house shoppers went in 2010 to local homebuyers earning $100,000 or more, a George Washington University study reported. And 28% of those loans went to homebuyers with incomes above $130,000.
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Half of local FHA borrowers made $100,000-plus http://t.co/zXM43Evb

Irvine man arrested in wife’s slaying

ocregister.com — IRVINE A 39-year-old man who called police to tell them he had killed his wife has been arrested, police officials said. Shalabh Rastogi was being held in Men's Central Jail as of Tuesday morning in lieu of $1 million bail, and he is expected to appear in court Wednesday.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Irvine man arrested in wife's killing. http://t.co/qtCUohQt

40 firefighters battle warehouse blaze

ocregister.com — SANTA ANA - More than 40 firefighters responded to a fire at a warehouse early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The fire was reported at the 2100 block of S. Anne Street, said Capt. Marc Stone of the Orange County Fire Authority. Firefighters on scene reported seeing the smoke near one corner of the building, he said.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Warehouse fire in Santa Ana reported under control just before 6 a.m. http://t.co/Ygpsd7L2

Deputies union goes to “war” over tougher internal affairs probes

taxdollars.ocregister.com — For decades, Orange County sheriff's deputies, sergeants and detectives facing internal investigation had a notable advantage: they got to look at the evidence against them before being interviewed. They could see the witness statements, the video footage, the transcripts of other employee interviews.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Really standard beyond OC:Sheriff Sandra Hutchens getting tough on investigating deputy misconduct; deputies in uproar http://t.co/7jf4qul5
Shelby Grad City Editor, LA Times @shelbygrad
Great story: OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens getting tough on investigating deputy misconduct; deputies in uproar http://t.co/cCeEEm96

Game 5: Thunder 106, Lakers 90

lakers.ocregister.com — The neon green sign amid a sea of Thunder blue faced the Lakers' bench and reiterated the message that this five-game Western Conference semifinal series: L.A., time to pass the torch. The Lakers built around Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum under Phil Jackson stepped back last season against eventual NBA champion Dallas.
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
NBA playoffs: OKC eliminates Lakers http://t.co/szTJjWuU
Kevin Ding Sports Columnist, Orange County Register @KevinDing
Instant recap of Lakers' ultimate demise in Game 5: http://t.co/nxxpMHmn

What are firms’ biggest problem?

jan.ocregister.com — The economy may be three years into recovery, but the biggest problem facing small businesses continues to be slow or lost sales, according to the Kauffman Firm Survey. While that is 9 percentage points lower than in 2008, poor sales still weighs most heavily on firms, the survey reports.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
What are firms’ biggest problem?: The economy may be three years into recovery, but the biggest problem facing s... http://t.co/WSx8Zt8v

| calhoun, angels, one

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - Two months ago, the last thing the Angels thought they might run short on was outfielders. And the last person Kole Calhoun expected to find in the locker next to his was Albert Pujols. "Absolutely not," Calhoun said after being promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake and joining the Angels in Oakland Monday.
Damian Calhoun Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DamianCalhoun
Yup Im taking over RT @OCRegSports: Calhoun finds himself in suprising new role with Angels http://t.co/5NWalNhr
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
@DamianCalhoun?! RT @OCRegSports: Calhoun finds himself in suprising new role with Angels http://t.co/Y63qWhzc

Really? N.Y. penthouse sells for record $90 million

lansner.ocregister.com — Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, Really? At Over $90 Million, Sale of Midtown Penthouse Sets a New York Record --
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Really? N.Y. penthouse sells for record $90 million http://t.co/s9bvQOm4

Five (more) questions about … the A’s

ocregister.com — Erick Aybar and the Angels will be looking to get a leg up on Cliff Pennington and the A's this week. Click through the photos for a preview of the series between the Angels and A's in Oakland this week.
John Shea Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @JohnSheaHey
RT @billplunkettocr: #Angels series preview with @susanslusser. Five Questions About ... the A's. http://t.co/6NWPmf3H
Susan Slusser Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @susanslusser
RT @billplunkettocr: #Angels series preview with @susanslusser. Five Questions About ... the A's. http://t.co/6NWPmf3H
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
#Angels series preview with @susanslusser. Five Questions About ... the A's. http://t.co/6NWPmf3H

lakers, game, thunder - Sports - The Orange County Register

ocregister.com — OKLAHOMA CITY - Nobody slugged anybody. Nobody disrobed. Nobody shamed the NBA's Waterford franchise, not this time. All the Lakers did this year, as opposed to last year, was lose to a demonstrably better team in the Western Conference semifinals.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @OCRegSports: Lakers aren't OK in Oklahoma http://t.co/fWlNHoFD

Biggest O.C. apartment building boom since ’07

Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
OC seeing biggest apartment building boom since ’07 > http://t.co/cAJAxEfq (by @jonlan) #real estate
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Biggest O.C. apartment building boom since ’07 http://t.co/Xz2jFeY4

| angels, milone, five

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - Even the empty seats looked bored. The two lowest-scoring teams in the American League protected their standing with another listless offensive performance sending the Angels to a 2-1 defeat against the A's Monday night in front of a typically-sparse crowd at Oakland Coliseum.
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
Lifeless offense leads to yet another #Angels loss. Held to 2 runs or less for 16th time in 43 games. Latest story -- http://t.co/2kfhluJ0
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
A's have won 5 of 7 vs #Angels, are unexpectedly over .500. Angels haven't been over .500 since W on Opening Night. http://t.co/2kfhluJ0

Free agents: Hill, Barnes, Murphy, Ebanks, Morris

lakers.ocregister.com — Whether the Lakers' offseason comes very soon or much later, they will have a challenge to meet their ongoing goals of lowering payroll while being a championship contender with Kobe Bryant. The Lakers' unrestricted free agents are Jordan Hill, Matt Barnes and Troy Murphy, with Hill the only one contributing these days.
Kevin Ding Sports Columnist, Orange County Register @KevinDing
Here is my pregame blog post looking ahead in short form to the Lakers' offseason and roster: http://t.co/AUhZgUR4

Ducks close to completing deal with Fasth

ducks.ocregister.com — The Ducks are close to finalizing a contract with goaltender Viktor Fasth and could announce it within the next 24 hours, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations. [UPDATE: The club confirmed to the Register a deal worth $1 million over one year.]
David Bean Sports Writer, Orange County Register @dbhowell
RT @icemancometh: Blog post on the Ducks signing G Viktor Fasth to a one-year, $1 milion deal. One way NHL. http://t.co/mvmyO3GN
Eric Stephens Sports Writer, Orange County Register @icemancometh
Full blog on Ducks signing of Viktor Fasth with quotes from the goalie and GM Bob Murray. http://t.co/mvmyO3GN
Eric Stephens Sports Writer, Orange County Register @icemancometh
Blog post on the Ducks signing G Viktor Fasth to a one-year, $1 milion deal. One way NHL. http://t.co/mvmyO3GN

Week in history: Apocalypse now? Not quite

ocregister.com — The world was supposed to end a year ago today. Obviously it didn't, despite an evangelical preacher's insistence that it would. And aren't we glad. It gives us the chance to call attention to some memorable beginnings and endings This Week in History.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
RT @TellTheresa: Remember how the world was supposed to end a year ago today? Are you glad it didn't? http://t.co/Yx4Zmlqe
Theresa Walker Reporter, Orange County Register @TellTheresa
Remember how the world was supposed to end a year ago today? Are you glad it didn't? http://t.co/Yx4Zmlqe

| calhoun, angels, one

ocregister.com — OAKLAND - Two months ago, the last thing the Angels thought they might run short on was outfielders. And the last person Kole Calhoun expected to find in the locker next to his was Albert Pujols. "Absolutely not," Calhoun said after being promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake and joining the Angels in Oakland Monday.
Bill Plunkett Sports Writer, Orange County Register @billplunkettocr
Calhoun gets unexpected call with #Angels running out of outfielders http://t.co/He2DrHUG

Irvine Co. halts $18.5 million sale of bankrupt villa

lansner.ocregister.com — An unexpected entrant into the drama over the sale of a bankrupt Newport Coast mega-mansion raised a last-minute complication, causing a 10-day delay in what had been expected to be the property's routine transfer to the highest bidder at a recent auction. The Irvine Co.
Jeff Collins Housing Reporter, Orange County Register @RegJeffCollins
#Realestate: The Irvine Co. has objected to the $18.5M sale of a bankrupt Newport, Calif., mega-mansion: http://t.co/zcL0vBjQ
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Irvine Co. halts $18.5 million sale of bankrupt villa http://t.co/jvAXUDGw

Bonded dogs need a family to adopt both

ocregister.com — LAKE FOREST - Daisy, a brindle boxer, won't let Buster, a fawn-colored boxer, out of her sight. She cries if rescue volunteers take him from their shared dog run without her - even if it's just a foot away. Buster crowds next to Daisy whenever he can, leaving barely an inch of space between them.
Erika Ritchie Reporter, Orange County Register @lagunaini
Bonded dogs need a family to adopt both | shute, dogs, daisy - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/hgbsRChT

Clippers’ offseason full of questions officially begins

clippers.ocregister.com — After being swept out of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday night at Staples, Clipper players and staff gathered at the team's practice facility to begin the process of building for the future. "Guys are down a little bit, and that's to be expected," Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro said.
Dan Woike Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DanWoikeSports
#Clippers’ offseason full of questions officially begins http://t.co/W1OColfM

Father-son baseball duos make us feel old

ocregister.com — Take your son to work day: On March 8, 1979, new Phillie Pete Rose (right) tweaks the chin of Tug McGraw's son Mark, 6 (he's the second kid from the left). At left is Rose's son Petey, whose major league service ran for just 27 days in 1997 (he hit .143).
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @OCRegSports: Father-son baseball duos make us feel old http://t.co/SMNsi3oT

Floating bales of marijuana a mystery

ocregister.com — No arrests have been made and no vessels have been identified in connection with the marijuana bales found floating Sunday in the ocean near Dana Point Harbor, authorities said. Jerry Conlin, a Border Patrol spokesman, said the agency recovered 180 bales of marijuana, weighing a total of 8,068 pounds.
Joanna Clay Assistant Web Editor, Times Community News South @joannaclay
MT @ocreggie: 8,068 pounds of marijuana found floating near Dana Point. No arrests made, nor vessels ID'd. http://t.co/4rqdHZ7b ^KS

Community welcomes Foothill High event center

ocregister.com — Nearly 1,000 members of the community came out to Foothill High School Friday evening for an open house for the school's newly completed event center. The 33,000 square foot event center, which cost approximately $13,000, includes a lobby, basketball and volleyball courts, a stage and platform, theatrical lighting and a storage room.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Community welcomes Foothill High event center: Nearly 1,000 members of the community came out to Foothil... http://t.co/hjHki53N
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Community welcomes Foothill High event center: Nearly 1,000 members of the community came out to Foothill High S... http://t.co/hjHki53N

Foothill opens $13 million events center

ocregister.com — Foothill High School and the Tustin Unified School District held a grand opening ceremony on Friday for a new $13 million events center at the school. Construction began in February 2011. Students and faculty members had said the previous gym, which was built in 1965, was too small for the student body.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
What do you think of Foothill High's $13 million events center? http://t.co/GxH13EG6
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Foothill opens $13 million events center: Foothill High School and the Tustin Unified School District he... http://t.co/kgxGE20P
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Foothill opens $13 million events center: Foothill High School and the Tustin Unified School District held a gra... http://t.co/kgxGE20P

SUP’ers and Laguna lifeguards try to save deer

ocregister.com — LAGUNA BEACH - Two Stand Up Paddle boarders and lifeguards tried to save a doe that had run into the ocean at Victoria Beach early Monday. Don Dineen was supervising a construction project at a house near the beach when he saw the doe slowly walking north at around 10:20 a.m.
Erika Ritchie Reporter, Orange County Register @lagunaini
SUP’ers and Laguna lifeguards try to save deer | beach, dineen, laguna - News - The Orange County Register http://t.co/GPMAVH2U

Eye exams valuable for many reasons

ocregister.com — Learning that your dog is getting old is never easy. I know Jitterbug is getting up there. She was, as best anyone could tell, about 5 when I adopted her. That means she'll be 12 sometime this year.
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Maryanne Dell: Pet eye exams valuable: Learning that your dog is getting old is never easy. I know Jitterbug is ... http://t.co/NvCeUfyJ
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
Sports: Maryanne Dell: Pet eye exams valuable: Learning that your dog is getting old is never easy. I know Jitte... http://t.co/NvCeUfyJ

O.C. office supplies distributor sold

jan.ocregister.com — Discount Office Services, which has been in business in Irvine for 31 years, has been sold to Complete Office, the largest independent distributor of office supplies in the Western United States. This is the third acquisition in the past 18 months for Complete Office, based in Poway with distribution centers in Garden Grove and Seattle.
Jan Norman Small-Business Reporter, Orange County Register @jannorman
O.C. office supplies distributor sold: Discount Office Services, which has been in business in Irvine for 31 yea... http://t.co/2zmOzCxP

PHOTOS: Here’s why Laguna Beach is a happy seaside town

ocregister.com — LAGUNA BEACH - Locals weren't surprised to see their home once again recognized for its charm and beauty. Coastal Living magazine included Laguna Beach in its list of Happiest Seaside Towns. The list comes out in the 15th anniversary issue of the magazine, available on newsstands now. Laguna Beach took the no.
Claudia Koerner Reporter, Orange County Register @ClaudiaKoerner
Laguna Beach was named one of the Happiest Seaside Towns. Here's why: http://t.co/EaWRKMtW

Boxing: Pacquiao-Bradley undercard takes shape

punch.ocregister.com — When Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley enter the ring June 9 for Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title fight, they will put the cap on what should be an entertaining card from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The televised undercard will feature two title fights and the highly entertaining Jorge Arce. No.
Damian Calhoun Sports Writer, Orange County Register @DamianCalhoun
Boxing: Pacquiao-Bradley undercard takes shape http://t.co/GSotQfze #PacquiaoBradley #boxing

Dogs frolic at Woof Xtravaganza

ocregister.com — IRVINE - Orange County's furry best friends came out in four-legged force Saturday for the first Woof Xtravaganza held at Mason Park. Dozens of vendors and pet rescue groups participated in the feel-good event, which also was open to friendly all friendly dogs and their families. Click the photo above to see more pictures!
Samantha Gowen Pet Tales Editor, Orange County Register @sammigo
Great PICTURES! Amazing dogs frolic at Woof Xtravaganza in Irvine (OC Pet Tales) http://t.co/m8bYaFPs

Funeral set for O.C. GOP chief Fuentes

totalbuzz.ocregister.com — A vigil service and a funeral mass for Tom Fuentes, who spent 20 years as the chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, have been scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church at 21682 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest. The vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Martin Wisckol Politics Reporter, Orange County Register @MartinWisckol
Funeral set for O.C. GOP chief Fuentes http://t.co/ceJd4V5V