Darlene Ann Alona May 15, 2009
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Perkins of Costa Mesa, Calif. grandchildren Madisyn, Alyssa and Luke Perkins; parents Don and Mary Still of Lebanon; brothers Donald A. Still of Riverside, Calif. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
How Autism Ages May 15, 2009
And having spent 15 years at the Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. a state facility, Noah has picked up the con's trick of lashing out before anyone could take a shot at him. (Time.com)
Assemblyman to challenge Loretta Sanchez May 8, 2009
Tran, a three-term Republican assemblyman whose district office is in Costa Mesa, said he filed paperwork Wednesday to create a committee so he can run against Sanchez in what could be among the nation's hottest House races in 2010. "Rep. Sanchez has really never had a serious candidate running against her since her election," Tran said Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Sur La Table expands to California, Bellevue May 7, 2009
The other store will be at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. The two additions will give Sur La Table a total of 24 locations in California and three in Washington. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Emulex Advises Stockholders to Take No Action At This Time in Response to Broadcom Tender Offer May 6, 2009
Emulex is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: - ) and has corporate headquarters in Costa Mesa, California ... Copies of the Materials will also be available for free at the Company's Internet website at or by writing to Emulex Corporation at 3333 Susan Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Attention: Investor Relations. (Primezone Releases)
Emulex board rejects Broadcom takeover bid May 5, 2009
The board of Costa Mesa-based Emulex unanimously determined Monday that the April 21 Broadcom proposal to acquire Emulex for $9. 25 a share significantly undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of stockholders. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Solar facility may leave Georgia Apr 28, 2009
The $80 million thermo materials unit accounts for about 15 percent of Costa Mesa, Calif. -based Ceradyne s business. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Los Angeles Calco, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination Apr 28, 2009
1601 E Olympic Blvd # 505, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Tel: 213-623-5263 Banana Company : 1601 E Olympic Blvd. # 325, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Tel: 213-327-2188 Ingardia : 2120 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 90021 Tel: 949-645-1365. Products are packaged in 4 ounce, clear flexible clam-shell plastic containers. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
DEAR ABBY: Parents need some medical information Apr 28, 2009
-- Bobin Costa Mesa, Calif. Dear Bob: Many businesses rely on automated phone answering systems as a cost-saver because it means they don't have to hire someone to do it. (Florida Today)
Alfalfa sprouts sold to Calif. eateries recalled Apr 28, 2009
Los Angeles Calco, Inc. of Arcadia announced Tuesday that it is recalling 4-ounce containers of sprouts that it distributed to three wholesalers in Los Angeles and Costa Mesa. The containers carry sell-by dates of April 23 and May 2. (MSNBC -- Health)
REAL ESTATE: Silverhawk partnership in bankruptcy Apr 18, 2009
The partnership is one of several that are part-owned by Victor Lee, a Costa Mesa developer and investor. The partnership's bankruptcy filing shows assets of 12. (North County Times)
From COAST to COAST to Puerto Rico Apr 18, 2009
Coast to Coast Baseball invited local players from 10 to 18 years old to tryout at Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa on Sept. 13. Players that were accepted to the program could ultimately represent the USA in competition in Puerto Rico, or work with top college coaches and professional scouts. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (1052) Apr 16, 2009
She is survived by daughter Christina Acob (Epifanio) Batangan of Lihu e; grandchildren Edwin (Donna Yokoyama) Batangan of Costa Mesa, Calif. Emilie Batangan of Honolulu, Reuben (Lyla Eldredge) Batangan of Kahului, Maui, and Elsie (Glenn Perry) Batangan of Honolulu; great-grandchildren Kelson Batangan, Jarin Batangan, Justin Batangan, Megan Batangan and Jordan Batangan Perry; and numerous nieces and nephews. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Obama, Pelosi Again Push Amnesty for Illegals Apr 11, 2009
"I know this is an emotional issue, Obama told an audience March 18 in Costa Mesa. I know its a controversial issue. I know that the people get real riled up politically about this.". Cecilia Muoz, deputy assistant to the president and director of intergovernmental affairs in the White House, describes the plan as policy reform that controls immigration and makes it an orderly system. (Newsmax)
City Settles With Hospital in Homeless Dumping Case Apr 10, 2009
The settlement with College Hospitals Cerritos and Costa Mesa facilities includes an injunction that prohibits the institutions from taking psychiatric patients from their facilities and leaving them in and around Skid Row where there is no one to care for them ... College Hospital could not immediately be reached for comment, but in a statement, Wayne Lingenfelter, chief executive officer of College Hospital Costa Mesa, pledged to develop new discharge protocols ... The allegations in this... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Mailbag: Mullen tries to do what few have Apr 10, 2009
From Coley in Costa Mesa, Calif. Can quietly have a good season without the media and fans making a huge deal about every win or loss. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
California Hospital Settles 'Patient Dumping' Case Apr 9, 2009
The settlement also bars College Hospitals in Costa Mesa and Cerritos from transporting homeless psychiatric patients to downtown shelters, City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo's office said ... In one case, the city attorney's office said Steven Davis, 32, a bipolar schizophrenic, was driven 40 miles to the Union Rescue Mission last year from the Costa Mesa hospital. (Fox News)
The Wyndham Orange County Announces New Orange County Wedding Packages Apr 4, 2009
Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) April 4, 2009 -- The Wyndham Orange County introduces several new Orange County wedding packages for 2009 ... Contact: Michele Reyner - Director of Sales MReyner(at) 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714 ... 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach Announces A New Look to Their Costa Mesa Hotel Apr 2, 2009
The Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach has undergone a complete renovation of their guest rooms. Newly designed to meet the needs of the growing segment of the extended stay travelers, this Costa Mesa hotel invites guests who want more than a place to stay when they're away from home ... Costa Mesa, CA (Vocus) April 2, 2009 -- The Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach has undergone a complete renovation of their guest rooms. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obama keeps pace with evolving media Mar 30, 2009
" Obama's media blitz President Obama has been all over the media map in the past several days. Here's a sampling of his travels and what he hoped to accomplish: Event: (March 17) Fills out his NCAA bracket on ESPN. Goal: Establish regular-guy cred with nonpolitical crowd, whose support he will eventually need. So far, his picks haven't been embarrassing. Event: (March 18) Town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, heart of Republican California. Goal: Show he's not just preaching to the blue choir.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Report: ICE psych detainees held incommunicado Mar 27, 2009
But Omar Solis, a green card holder, told the Journal he was committed against his will and held incommunicado at College Hospital Cerritos and College Hospital Costa Mesa for five weeks in 2007 ... The newspaper identified four hospitals through interviews: BHC Alhambra, College Hospital Cerritos, College Hospital Costa Mesa and Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Candidate Obama vs. President Obama Mar 22, 2009
Lucy Nicholson / ReutersPresident Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting Wednesdayin Costa Mesa, Calif. When asked this week by a campaign volunteer how his supporters can be most effective in helping him bring the sweeping change he promised, Obama said: "Patience.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
* Obama speaks at town hall meeting Mar 20, 2009
ISSUES: The US president defended his ambitious plan to overhaul health care, education, taxes and spending policies during a meeting in Orange County, California AP AND DPA , COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON Friday, Mar 20, 2009, Page 7. US President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meeting at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California, on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obama calls AIG bonuses 'outrageous' Mar 20, 2009
(03-19) 04:00 PDT Costa Mesa, Orange County. President Obama directly addressed the "outrageous" AIG executive bonuses during a town hall meeting Wednesday attended by 1,500 people in the economically battered heart of the state's Republican stronghold, saying "I'll take responsibility - I'm the president.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama's Calif. trip: Dire talk to chat Mar 20, 2009
As he did a day earlier at a fairgrounds meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif. Obama encountered largely adoring and enthusiastic crowds at the Miguel Contreras Learning Center in downtown L.A. Attendees had placed their names on an online site and were selected by lottery. (USA Today)
Obama: Education Money, Reform Go Together Mar 20, 2009
Obama was given a warm welcome by a crowd of about 1,300 at a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif. on Wednesday. (KSBW 8, CA)
The Good Flip-Flop Mar 20, 2009
During a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif. last night, Obama continued to rally around the common anger over at bailed-out AIG. As notes, however, playing off this anger may weaken Obama's ability to sell future bailouts, and many economists and commentators believe further infusion of federal funds will be necessary. (Slate)
Obama in full campaign mode for budget battle... Mar 20, 2009
He literally rolled up his sleeves in front of 1,300 cheering people Wednesday in Costa Mesa, Calif ... "I didn't run for president to pass on our problems to the next generation," he told the Costa Mesa crowd. (The Drudge Report)
Annual Orange County Business Networking Mixer/Expo Increases in Number of Exhibitors and Attendees Over Prior Year Mar 20, 2009
The event was held March 11, 2009 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Writer rallies behind new President Mar 20, 2009
Giovanina wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:37 AM:" After seeing the townhall meeting in Costa Mesa, I would have to say that there are a lot of kool aid drinkers. I believe all the news said the majority were under 23 years old.Sounded as though he was still on the campaign trail, trying to convince people. ". gray cloud wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:33 AM:" People shouldn't be allowed to write until they are sober. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Obama appeals to public to back his economic plans Mar 19, 2009
"We are not only going to make it through this crisis," he told the crowd in Costa Mesa. "We are going to come out the other side a stronger and more prosperous nation.". (Boston Globe)
Obama's Calif. trip focuses on economy Mar 19, 2009
Washington Times - Obama's Calif. trip focuses on economy. (Insight on the News)
President Obama Begins Two-Day Visit To California Mar 19, 2009
COSTA MESA -- The California economy and AIG bonuses were on the mind of President Barack Obama Tuesday when he appeared at a town hall-style gathering in Costa Mesa at the start of a two-day visit to California. In his opening remarks at the spirited gathering at the Orange County fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, the president took full responsibility for the millions of dollars in retention bonuses paid to the insurance company's executives shortly after it received billions of dollars from the... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
U.S. plans soon to ease ban on contacts with Iran Mar 19, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama points during his speech at a town hall meeting at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, California March 18, 2009. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obama to make foray into state GOP's turf Mar 19, 2009
Obama begins his visit with a 4 p.m. town hall meeting at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. In a departure from many political events in the area hosted by former President George W. Bush, tickets were made available to the public. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama plays populist in CA Mar 19, 2009
President Barack Obama speaks at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Obama says immigration overhaul still needed Mar 19, 2009
Washington Daily News Online. By CHARLES BABINGTON. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Obama says immigration overhaul still needed Mar 19, 2009
Reed Saxon / APPresident Barack Obama speaks at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, Calif ... March 18: President BarackObama hosted a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif ... March 18: President Obama hosted a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, California, where the questions focused on unemployment and job search woes. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The head of financially troubled insurance giant American International Group (AIG) on Wednesday called on top-earning employees to voluntarily return at least half of the bonuses.• Obama: AIG "offends our values" by paying lavish bonuses Mar 19, 2009
"It's hard to understand that a company that is relying on extraordinary assistance from taxpayers to keep its doors open would be paying anybody lavish bonuses," Obama said at a town hall-style gathering in Costa Mesa of Orange County near Los Angeles. U.S. President Barack Obama participates in a town hall meeting at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, California March 18, 2009 ... U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting at the Orange County Fair and Event... (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama touts stimulus to Calif. fans Mar 19, 2009
President Obama speaks Wednesday at a meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif ... By William M. Welch, USA TODAY COSTA MESA, Calif. (USA Today)
Obama takes responsibility for AIG storm Mar 19, 2009
COSTA MESA, California (AFP) US President Barack Obama shouldered the blame for the multi-million dollar bonuses paid out by bailed out insurance giant AIG that sparked public outrage. Obama said that the bonuses, paid to AIG executives, were a symptom of an "irresponsible" financial culture that had tipped the mighty US economy into crisis. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Obama promotes economy during Calif trip Mar 19, 2009
Updated Thursday, March 19, 2009. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Obama lleva a California mensaje de recuperación económica Mar 19, 2009
COSTA MESA, California, EE.UU. (AP) El presidente Barack Obama se autodefini; el mi;rcoles como un funcionario electo que busca ayudar a que el estadounidense promedio enfrente a los arraigados intereses de algunos grupos en Washington y Wall Street, sin importar el costo pol;tico. Cuando una mujer, durante un acto en California, le pregunt; a Obama si planea buscar la reelecci;n en el 2012, el mandatario respondi;: "Si yo pudiera hacer lo que pienso que debe hacerse en cuatro a;os, y si ello... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Obama Takes Message To Orange County, L.A. Mar 18, 2009
Obama begins his visit with a 4 p.m. town hall meeting at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. In a departure from many political events in the area hosted by former President George W. Bush, tickets were made available to the public. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama to appear on Leno Mar 17, 2009
Obama's Southern California visit a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa and a tour of an electric vehicle plant in Pomona. Ron Silver Remembered: Frank Luntz writes in Huffington Post that the actor was able to work in both worlds of politics and entertainment. (Variety)
PRELEX is the Answer for Baby Boomers Vision Needs Mar 15, 2009
The Khanna Institute of LASIK and Refractive Surgery has multiple offices conveniently located in Valencia, Westlake Village, Costa Mesa, and Corona. Rajesh Khanna, MD is the Medical Director of the Institute. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Canonica's Nine Points, Big Fourth Quarter Help Bucknell Women's Water Polo to 13-9 Victory at Pomona-Pitzer Mar 14, 2009
Also on the defensive side of the ball, goalies (Costa Mesa, Calif. Newport Harbor) and (Los Altos, Calif. (Bucknellbison.com)
Multiple route bone marrow stem cell injections show promise to treat spinal cord injury Mar 13, 2009
12, 2009) Researchers from DaVinci Biosciences, Costa Mesa, California, in collaboration with Hospital Luis Vernaza in Ecuador, have determined that injecting a patient's own bone marrow-derived stem cells (autologous BMCs) directly into the spinal column using multiple routes can be an effective treatment for spinal cord injury (SCI) that returns some quality of life for SCI patients without serious adverse events ... Contact: Dr. Francisco Silva, DaVinci Biosciences 1239 Victoria St. Suite... (EurekAlert!)
Bucknell Women's Water Polo Splits Two Games, Rozas Ties Single-Game Goals Record Mar 12, 2009
Bucknell Official Athletic Site. Valentina Rozas tied the Bucknell single-game goals record with seven vs. Occidental. (Bucknellbison.com)
Hidden homeless: U.S. families living in motel rooms Mar 12, 2009
The Hayworths tried staying with relatives but ended up last September at the Costa Mesa Motor Inn, one of more than 1,000 families estimated to be living in motels in Orange County alone ... The Garza family moved to the Costa Mesa Inn in August, after the husband, Johnny, lost his job at Target, his wife, Tamara, lost her job at Petco, and they were evicted from their two-bedroom rental. (International Herald Tribune)
Food and Dining Briefs for March 12 Mar 12, 2009
Harrah's pastry chef heads to Tokyo contest: Frania Mendivil, pastry chef at Harrah's Rincon Hotel and Casino in Valley Center, will compete this weekend in the International Patisserie Grand Prix 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Top chefs from eight nations will compete in the two-day contest. (North County Times)
Sign the Guest book Mar 11, 2009
Richard H. Herrick (Costa Mesa, CA). March 11, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
OC prosecutors seek death penalty for rapist Mar 10, 2009
-- Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Michigan convict charged with raping and fatally stabbing a 22-year-old pregnant woman in her Costa Mesa home in 1988. The Orange County district attorney's office announced its decision Monday in the case against Jason Balcom. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Bucknell Women's Water Polo Finishes 3-1 at UC Santa Barbara Invitational with Sunday Sweep Mar 9, 2009
All three Bison goalies saw action on Sunday, with (Costa Mesa, Calif. Newport Harbor) playing the first half of both games and registering six total saves. (Bucknellbison.com)
Believers hunt UFO at annual meeting Mar 9, 2009
"I saw a Lexus on the freeway, I don't know who the owner is," explains Melinda Leslie, of Costa Mesa, Calif. an alien abduction researcher, office manager and spotter of the giant delta. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Feds probing Camp Pendleton plane crash Mar 9, 2009
The plane's pilot, Allan Jacobson of Costa Mesa, was in serious condition Sunday night at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Passenger David Menne of Oregon remained in critical condition Sunday night at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Daytrippin: Costa Mesa Theatre & Arts District Mar 9, 2009
DAYTRIPPIN': Costa Mesa arts district offers lots to do in an itty-bitty space : North County Times - Californian 03-08-2009 ... DAYTRIPPIN': Costa Mesa arts district offers lots to do in an itty-bitty space ... Isamu Noguchi's "California Scenario" sculpture garden in Costa Mesa. (North County Times)
Millionaire leaves estate to OC university Mar 9, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Human smugglers get life in prison for kidnapping Mar 7, 2009
Instead of being reunited with her husband, she and her son were held hostage in a Costa Mesa motel, while the smugglers called her husband and demanded more money. Eid and Oliveira made threats and told the woman she would have to work off her debt in New York if they did not get the money. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Bucknell Women's Water Polo Opens Long Road Trip with 11-6 Win at George Washington Mar 6, 2009
Bucknell Official Athletic Site. Aubrey Rowe had a career-high eight steals in the win over George Washington. (Bucknellbison.com)
A campaign for clean drinking water expands Mar 5, 2009
The three newcomers in the realm of Hispanic advertising are Casanova Pendrill in Costa Mesa, California; Grupo Gallegos in Long Beach, California; and PopuliCom in San Juan. Teresa Elston, managing director at Grupo Gallegos, was among a group of agency executives accompanying Unicef officials to Guatemala last month to see what donations to the Tap Project had accomplished. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Tri-State Area ministry continues to take shape Mar 4, 2009
Pastor Chuck Smith started the first Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif. in 1965. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Can Kenseth make it 3-for-3? Mar 1, 2009
" Kenseth has had great success at Las Vegas, winning races in 2003 and 2004, and Roush drivers have always been tough to beat on the 1.5-mile oval. Mark Martin won the first Cup race at the track in 1998 for Roush, and Roush drivers have won six of the 11 events since the track opened for NASCAR. The Busch brothers are certain to challenge. Kurt and Kyle Busch had strong qualifying efforts, intent on winning on their home track. Kyle Busch won the pole and Kurt Busch qualified second, making... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TROY Group, Inc. Posts Fiscal Year 2008 Results Feb 28, 2009
TROY Group, Inc. 940 South Coast Dr., Suite 200 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 241-4760 (714) 241-4762 Fax www. troygroup. (PR Newswire)
Busch brothers top qualifying in Las Vegas Feb 28, 2009
Kyle Buschs motor is built by Joe Gibbs Racing, but the others all came from Toyotas factory in Costa Mesa, Calif. Ryan Newman qualified sixth and was followed by Kasey Kahne, Mark Martin, Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart. (MSNBC -- Sports)
