Lake Forest|News|
Lawman Honored for Robbery Bravery
Sheriff's investigator chased down and shot suspect who held up Lake Forest AT&T store in December.
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San Clemente, CA|News|
Marine Wife on 'Wheel of Fortune' Tuesday
Beth Freeman of San Clemente wins $19,000 in cash and prizes on the game show.
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San Clemente, CA|News|
Twister Spotted Off San Clemente Coast
Lifeguards report water spout as thunderstorm batters Orange County. Weekend should be dry and warmer. Add your storm photos to this story.
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Mission Viejo, CA|News|
CHOC Receives Top Epilepsy Ranking
Children's Hospital wins recognition for its treatment program.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Whale Freed From Net May Now Be Dead, Officials Say
Authorities are investigating whether the belly-up creature found Tuesday near Long Beach is the same gray whale rescued off Orange County last weekend.
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Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Sex Claim Rattles Nadadores Swim Team
Former coach allegedly had relationship with underage female swimmer from Aliso Niguel High. He won't comment; she denies it. The team responds to media reports.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Catholics Convene in Anaheim
Cardinal Mahony is among speakers at various workshops and Masses at the annual Religious Education conference.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
UPDATE: Threats Made to Newport Harbor Coach
Basketball program is suspended after warnings of harm are received by the high school coach and his wife. Police investigate.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
O.C. Fair Halts Elephant Rides. What Do You Think?
25-year tradition ends amid animal-rights protests. Take our pachyderm poll on the decision.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
How to Deter Mountain Lions, Coyotes and Bobcats
PETA says a little "spring cleaning" can make homes safe and enjoyable for residents and pets.
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Lake Forest|News|
Average Teacher Pension in OC is $50K
Newspaper database shows annual payouts range from $35 to $223,000 in 2010-11.
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Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Senior Citizen Summit Set for March 23
"Embracing the Positive in Aging" is the topic of this year's free event.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Young Catholic Brainiacs Square Off
Parochial junior high schools will compete in an academic decathlon Saturday at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
CdM Soccer Sea Queens Escape Upset
Corona del Mar High team trails Yucaipa at halftime, but pulls out playoff victory.
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San Clemente, CA|News|
Deputy Who Killed Marine Identified
Sources say Darren Sandberg, a former Sheriff's Academy instructor, fired the shot that killed Sgt. Manny Loggins Jr. on Feb. 7 in San Clemente.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Letter to Editor: Defending Coach Patton
The San Clemente High football coach's reputation was unfairly tarnished, one reader says.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Local Guard Unit Heading to Kuwait
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base will host departure ceremony Tuesday for 150 soldiers.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Cops Search Desert for Body of Businessman
Investigators comb an area outside San Diego for the remains of Christopher Ryan Smith, a Laguna Beach man who was allegedly slain in his San Juan Capistrano office in 2010.
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San Clemente, CA|News|
Deputy Says He Shot 'Irrational' Marine to Protect Kids in Car
15-year veteran of Sheriff's Department says Sgt. Manny Loggins was about to drive away, so he opened fire to prevent a perceived danger to Loggins' daughters. One other deputy was nearby at the time.
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Fountain Valley, CA|News|
UPDATE: Teen Sex Charge Leveled at Ex-Coach
John Tran Nguyen, 21, who helped run the Los Amigos High girls' basketball team, allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old female student in his car. He is free on bail.
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