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FBI: Irvine still nation's safest city, Santa Ana leads OC in violent crime

Irvine last year experienced just 0.7 violent crimes – murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – per 1,000 residents. Santa Ana led OC in violent crime last year, with 5.1 incidents per 1,000 residents.

Some question timing of Costa Mesa's illegal-immigration campaign

Many conservatives may side with the Costa Mesa mayor’s strong stance against illegal immigrants, but his resolution to make this a “Rule of Law ” city should have little impact on the local economy or overall quality of life, academic and business experts said.

How to make OC homes more affordable

As one expert predicts that housing is going to return to the record levels of unaffordability seen around 2006, some are trying to head the problem off with innovative planning.

Party trains to Vegas compete with Anaheim's high-speed plans

One company wants to convert double-decker passenger cars into casinos on steel wheels. The "X Train" would feature a sports bar, sushi bar and entertainment.

Border patrol ends pursuit in Irvine

A suspected smuggler in an SUV with six passengers hit 100 mph trying to elude Border Patrol agents in the early hours on Saturday. The driver was apprehended at the Culver Drive exit from the I-5 in Irvine at 2:25 a.m.

Blind Dana Point woman asks for quick trial on medical pot lawsuit

Malinda Traudt, who suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy and is blind, wants a judge to move up the trial of her lawsuit aimed at preventing Dana Point officials from closing a collective where she gets medical marijuana. Her lawyer says she may not live long enough for a lengthy process.

Entrepreneurs give 'Fast Pitch' for funding at UC Irvine competition

Twelve entrepreneurs will have 90 seconds to pitch their business plans and catch the interest of investors at the ninth annual Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch Competition on Tuesday at the UC Irvine Student Center.

 

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Boutique profile: Sienna Brown

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Physioc: The big Grand Canyon adventure

This week, Steve Physioc is following 19th century explorer John Wesley Powell’s journey from Lee’s Ferry to Phantom Ranch, hiking the same trails, exploring the same archeological sites and rafting the same river that Powell went through 141 years ago.

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" casting for next season

The drama, the catfights, the glamorous (or not) life of the rich and famous. Do you think you have what it takes to join the reality TV crowd?

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Former EPA exec talks clean-tech with OCLNN

The managing partner of one of the leading OC clean-tech investment firm explains how to create clean-tech jobs, why there may be business opportunities after the Gulf oil spill, and how local companies can save lives and America's image overseas.

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  • Living

    Need a drink? 8 great dive bars in OC

    Orange County abounds with slick nightclubs boasting $20 cover charges, expensive bottle service and patrons that pay for the privilege of sitting down. For a more casual, less pretentious night out, check out a local dive bar.

    Sports

    Lopez hit boosts Cardinals past Angels in 10

    Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales connects with a solo home run off of St. Louis Cardinals' starting pitcher Chris Carpenter during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 23, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Curry)

    PHOTO GALLERY: Felipe Lopez lofted a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning well over a drawn-in outfield, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

    Nation & World

    Cleaning oil-soaked wetlands may be impossible

    An island that is home to hundreds of brown pelican nests as well at terns, gulls and roseated spoonbills is impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in Barataria Bay, just inside the the coast of Louisiana, Saturday, May 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

    The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove, leaving a toxic stew lethal to fish and wildlife, government officials and independent scientists said.