If Southern California’s wildflower season had an opening weekend, it would be the first weekend of March. This is usually when the region starts to transition from rainy winter to sunny spring, cueing flowers to bloom and parks to prepare for crowds of visitors. As rainy as this winter has been, many flower lovers are…
Breed: Shih tzu Age: Older Gender: Female Oreo’s story: This sweet girl has found herself homeless late in life. Turned in as a stray in Mission Viejo, Oreo was not in the best shape when she was found. Her hair was matted, her teeth were bad and she was confused about her new situation. But,…
Take pictures of the wildflowers. Just don’t take pictures in the wildflowers! That’s one of the main messages that wildlife and park officials across Southern California are trying to get out this spring as they anticipate a great season for wildflowers following abundant winter rain — and large crowds turning out for the colorful display. Sitting or…
A thoroughbred horse, Lou Dillon, was all smiles on Thursday, Feb. 28, playing in the hay with his stall mate, Sweet Pea, at their new stable in Trabuco Canyon. “He’s had a really bad time,” said Kathi Kruse, a board member of the horse rescue group Hanaeleh, which took in Dillon and Sweet Pea. “But…
To inspire youngsters to enjoy books, schools around Orange County had a little fun with their Read Across America activities on Friday, March 2. Kristine Peters, left, of United Way paints whiskers on the face of Sheila McHenry, a first grade teacher at Bryant Elementary School in Garden Grove, just prior to the morning assembly…
Patrick McCarthy, former editor of Women’s Wear Daily and chairman of Fairchild Fashion Group, a fiercely competitive writer and editor and one of the most influential figures in fashion journalism, has died in New York. He was 67. His sister, Anne Marie Gustin, confirmed McCarthy died Feb. 24…
Katherine Helmond, the sitcom star whose memorable roles as ditzy matriarchs in “Soap,” “Who’s the Boss?” and “Coach” endeared her to audiences of all ages, has died. She was 89. Helmond died Feb. 23 at home in Los Angeles from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, according to her talent agency,…
In a battle of academic behemoths, the University of California has canceled its subscription to the world’s largest scientific publisher in order to keep publicly funded research free to the public. After months of fruitless negotiation, UC officials said Thursday they could not agree with Holland-based…
California’s unusually wet and cold winter has caused epic snow, serious flooding and a renewed interest in umbrellas and portable heaters. But the atmospheric river storms have also put a huge dent in the state’s water woes — at least for now. It’s common in a wet winter, though not a guarantee. …
To keep up with changing consumer tastes, Santa Ana’s MainPlace is poised to get the second major overhaul in its 60-year existence. The $300 million makeover would add a food hall-style mix of dining choices such as street tacos and bahn mi sandwiches, more entertainment venues including an interactive, educational play center for kids and…
