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A $6-million source of controversy

By Lauren Williams

NEWPORT BEACH — At the base of Spyglass Hill, past the mortuary, sits a 20-acre reservoir filled with enough water to supply the...

Off to a good running start

By Britney Barnes

NEWPORT BEACH — The kindergartners began the event with cheers and big smiles on their cute-as-a-button faces.

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City executives offer to pay more into pensions

By Mike Reicher

COSTA MESA — Some department heads have agreed to contribute more to their retirement funds, the city announced Friday.

Society files lawsuit against Fair Board

By Joseph Serna

COSTA MESA — A grass-roots group wants a court order to stop the Orange County Fairgrounds from remodeling the Pacific Amphitheatre.

Costa Mesa firm in fight for RDA funds

By Joseph Serna

A Costa Mesa-based law firm on Feb. 1 is representing a coalition of cities hoping to block the December decision to dissolve the state's...

Rapist gets 61 years to life

By Lauren Williams

Motor home catches fire in Santa Ana Heights

SUV hits light pole, blows out transformer

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On Faith: An obligation to live and speak the truth By Msgr. Wilbur Davis Years ago, while I was visiting a South American city's cathedral at a time when the country was under a brutal military regime, I overheard...	Classically Trained: Making music to a silent film By Bradley Zint The university where he teaches once dubbed him the "man who found the rock in Bach."
Apodaca: Serendipity saves a young life By Patrice Apodaca This is a story about a family crisis, medical professionals who showed the care and professionalism we all desire but don't always see, and...	A View From The Mesa: How do we avoid doing nothing? By Crissy Brooks "No seas metiche" is a phrase I often hear in my neighborhood.

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Daigle requests for Newport to reexamine 19th Street Bridge Despite passionate public outcry from Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa residents about revived talks of the proposed 19th Street Bridge,...	Target seeks later closing hours COSTA MESA — Target wants permission from the city to stay open until 11 p.m. — something it did until recently without an...
Newport council agrees with Planning Commission recommendation NEWPORT BEACH — Warring business owners fought a bizarre property-rights battle in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday night.	H.B. councilman gets in Assembly race Huntington Beach City Councilman Joe Carchio has announced that he will run for the newly aligned 74th Assembly District.

Education

Water district hosts study group By Sarah Peters COSTA MESA — Mesa Consolidated Water District officials are looking for a few good water ambassadors.	Scientist say 'party atmosphere' gives clue to galaxy creation By Joseph Serna A team of astronomers that includes a leading UC Irvine scientist has found a missing link that shows how the universe's most active star-...
State data: OCC transfers most students By Britney Barnes COSTA MESA — Despite budget cuts, fewer class offerings and an influx of students, Orange Coast College set a record last year for...	The belles of the OCC ball By Britney Barnes Local nonprofits are looking for prom dresses to give at-risk teens the high school dance experience they could never afford.

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Couple pleads guilty to bank fraud By SARAH PETERS Two Newport Coast residents pleaded guilty Thursday morning to bank fraud in connection with seven different financial institutions.	Council delays fire zone vote By Amy Senk, Corona del Mar Today NEWPORT BEACH — The City Council on Tuesday decided that a proposed ordinance to formally adopt the state's new Very High Fire...

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Valhalla Table restaurant closes at the Camp COSTA MESA — Gourmet sausage and Belgian-style French fry restaurant Valhalla Table closed in the Camp earlier this month.	Island Hotel hires new chef, director The Island Hotel has hired a new executive chef and food & beverage director, according to a news release.
Hurley, Costa Mesa team up for charity By Joanna Clay Jason Maloney's art is no stranger to the city of Costa Mesa.	Helping her look her very best By Sarah Peters NEWPORT BEACH — Andrea Popa Williams knows 22 points on every woman's body that hold the potential for fashion greatness or disaster.

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