February 7, 2012

Angel Stadium holds largest history lesson

There was no baseball game being played at Angel Stadium on Tuesday morning, but that didn't stop over 25,000 people from converging upon it. More specifically, 20,000 third-graders from Orange County came to take part in the largest history lesson ever. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Angels' history preserved on DVD

In anticipation of the 10-year anniversary of the greatest season in franchise history, Tim Salmon and the team for which he played for 14 years are promoting a pair of DVDs available at the Angels' team store. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Rays, Angels chasing Red Sox and history

If either the Rays or Angels can catch the Red Sox, Boston would become the first team to lose a 10-game Wild Card lead. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

A weekend for Latino arts and history

Latino artist: Saltfineart in Laguna Beach is presenting works by Los Angeles artist Victor Hugo Zayas, who has an upcoming exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum.The exhibit, called “Kinetic,” begins with a reception on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 6-9… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Black history a lifelong pursuit for Halos scout

For Scott Richardson, the Angels' 2009 Scout of the Year, Black History Month never has been confined to February. In his youth, it was a year-long education that he now passes on to his children. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Disney history: Tarzan’s Treehouse opens

Here’s a look at history at the Disneyland Resort this week: June 22, 2008: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room celebrates its 45th anniversary. June 22, 1976: Elsie Mae Houck of Tulare, Calif., becomes the 150 millionth guest to visit Disneyland. June 22, 1985: Videopolis, a spectacular nightspot and high-tech dance club for young adults, opens [...]

Disney history: Toy Story Mania! opens

More Disneyland history: June 13, 2008: The Anaheim Gardenwalk opens. The Disney-area GardenWalk includes shops,  dining venues, a multiplex cinema complex and the 300 Anaheim Bowling and Entertainment Center. June 15, 2008: The Disneyland Danskin 2008 Women’s Triathlon comes to Disney’s California Adventure. Racers swim in Paradise Bay at Disney’s California Adventure, cycle 11 miles [...]

Disney history: Magic Eye Theater opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: May 1986: Magic Eye Theater opens in the Space Mountain complex in Tomorrowland and features the 3D film, “Magic Journeys.” Other movies, including “Captain EO,” later moved in. May 5, 2005: All 11 Disney theme parks around the world join for the Happiest Celebration on Earth [...]

Disney history: Castle Walkthrough opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: Apr. 29, 1957: The original Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough opens in a ceremony officiated by Walt Disney and legendary film actress, author and diplomat Shirley Temple Black. Apr. 29, 2009: Disney and The Nature Conservancy vow to plant 2.7 million trees in the rain [...]

Biggest gaffes in NHL playoff history

When San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle inadvertently scored on his own net in the playoffs on April 18, Steve Smith might have been laughing somewhere. Boyle scored an own goal against Colorado on April 18. Smith holds the dubious distinction of scoring an own goal that prevented the Edmonton Oilers from winning five straight Stanley [...]