February 4, 2012

Umami planning 3 O.C. burger bars

Umami Burger, a gourmet burger restaurant from Los Angeles, is taking over the old Valhalla Table space at The Camp in Costa Mesa. The critically acclaimed burger eatery, which is also planning to open restaurants in Anaheim and Laguna Beach, could… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Artists who have played at the Convention Center

The Doors, performed on opening day in 1967. Jefferson Airplane, performed on opening. Elvis Neil Young Beach Boys Abba My Chemical Romance Lionel Richie The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Victim was more than ‘sex offender’

SEAL BEACH – Marie Middaugh woke just before midnight. As she walked down the hallway of her Seal Beach home, the 65-year-old paused by the door of her son’s favorite room. With the heavy heart of a worried mom, she touched the door and said, “Oh,… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys sings at NAMM in Anaheim

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys sang two of his signature songs during a performance at NAMM in Anaheim. Wilson was appearing on behalf of Gibson Guitars and sang “California Girls” and “God Only Knows” during his two-song set. The NAMM… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

John Mayer, Brian Wilson strum, chat

ANAHEIM – John Mayer strummed a new guitar that he helped design. Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson accepted an award. And representatives from the Mamas and the Papas unveiled a guitar in honor of the band. All appeared Wednesday for a preview day of… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Laguna gallery features works by 11 Cuban artists

Cuban art: Saltfineart in Laguna Beach is featuring works by 11 Cuban artists in a show called “Cuba!.” A free opening reception takes place Thursday, Jan. 5, followed by a second artists’ reception on Feb. 2, both from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Customs seizes dangerous Santas

For some, the twinkly Christmas-themed light figurines may seem cute.For Customs and Border Protection officers at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, however, the life-size decorations of Santa Claus, a snowman and a polar bear are more like ticking… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Gang member gets life in prison for shooting death of actor

SANTA ANA – A Long Beach gang member, convicted of participating in a deadly confrontation in an Anaheim restaurant that resulted in the 2006 slaying of an actor who had just finished a movie featuring scenes about street gangs, was sentenced to… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Laguna Beach runs over Anaheim

ANAHEIM – The rushing duo of senior Norton Penney and junior Drake Martinez combined for 416 yards as Laguna Beach dominated Anaheim, 49-13, in a CIF-SS Southern Division first-round playoff game.Penney rushed 11 times for 211 yards and four… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Calif. legal reform advocate cites O.C. lawsuits

Newport Beach restaurant 930 Sushi was sued for not allowing a teacup poodle to sit with its owner in the restaurant because of health laws. The lawsuit claimed the 7-pound dog was a “service animal” for a disabled person. Long Beach insurance… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim