Air show draws eyes to the sky

By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com

IRVINE — What a day to turn to the sky.

Man arrested at JWA admits to taking drugs

A man who allegedly took a sheriff deputy's gun from its holster Friday at John Wayne Airport admitted he had been taking drugs throughout...

By Lauren Williams, lauren.williams@latimes.com

NEWPORT BEACH – Some folks may think of the good old days as safer, but crime rates are at the lowest point here in more than four...

By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com

It's one of those rare times you want to hear police yell, "Freeze!"

By Sarah Peters, sarah.peters@latimes.com

Max Gardner, the new chief executive of the Irvine-based Orange County United Way, vowed this week to do "anything he can" to meet the needs...

By Sarah Peters, sarah.peters@latimes.com

IRVINE — Orange County Great Park Corp. Board Chairwoman Beth Krom delivered the State of the Park address to a packed house...

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On Faith: 'Faith in the soul' is dangerous for society By Bruce Gleason I'm all in favor of people believing anything they want — except when their behavior affects others in a negative way.	Corona del Mar Today: I Heart Puppies target of animal rights group investigation By Amy Senk A national animal rights group has launched an investigation into the newly opened I Heart Puppies shop in Corona del Mar.
It's A Gray Area: Making peace, even while in prison By James. P. Gray A few years ago, a woman named Susan Russo, who was serving a life sentence without possibility of parole at Valley State Prison in...	Apodaca: U2 concert a lesson in 'loud and unruly' behavior By Patrice Apodaca I thought about Newport Beach's new "Loud and Unruly Gathering" ordinance when I attended a U2 concert at Angel Stadium last month.

Newport woman writes book on secrets to scholastic success By Britney Barnes, britney.barnes@latimes.com NEWPORT BEACH — All last summer, Cynthia Muchnick worked on the book of her dreams late into the night after her four children went to...	Series teaches about wine regions, styles Wine lovers can get wise about different countries' style of fermented grape juice.
Aliens invade 11-year-old's iPhone — and he doesn't mind By Britney Barnes, britney.barnes@latimes.com IRVINE — Pulling out his black iPhone, Luke Stanback called up an app for "Alien Invasion" and started blasting space invaders from...	Online school to give presentation to local parents By Britney Barnes, britney.barnes@latimes.com COSTA MESA — With today's technology, education isn't limited to the physical classroom. One virtual school wants locals to learn more...

Police Files AREA 1	Portion of Back Bay Drive closing next week A portion of Back Bay Drive will be closed to vehicles Monday through Thursday as the city performs maintenance on a nearby wastewater pump.
Man accused of double homicide requests to represent himself By Lauren Williams, lauren.williams@latimes.com NEWPORT BEACH — A Costa Mesa man accused of committing a double homicide outside of his home in May will defend himself if the case...	Man taken into custody after attempting to take deputy's gun COSTA MESA — A man was taken into custody at John Wayne Airport on Friday afternoon after trying to take a sheriff deputy's gun,...

Brew Ha Ha funds go to firefighter relief fund The Orange County Brew Ha Ha Festival returns to Irvine for a second year to honor fallen firefighters Sept. 10.	FMW denied its fairgrounds appeal By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com The California Court of Appeal rejected a Newport Beach developer's request on Wednesday to rehear its case for why the sale of the Orange...
Costa Mesa bar sued in ADA compliance lawsuit By Joanna Clay, joanna.clay@latimes.com COSTA MESA — Robert "Zeb" Ziemer, owner of the famed Goat Hill Tavern and landlord of The Helm next door, says he's not going down...	PBS SoCal studio construction to begin COSTA MESA — Construction of PBS SoCal's new studio headquarters will break ground with a formal ceremony Thursday, the company...

City Council looks to discuss five-year plan	Dock use making waves for lifeguards
Irvine mayor announces congressional run	City spending on legal counsel reaches new heights