For chronic truants, a GPS program can help them make the grade

Where curfews and fines have failed, Anaheim officials say GPS devices help keep students in class.

Chuck Allen dies at 74; Southern California surfing and snowboarding enthusiast

Chuck Allen brought standards to surf and snowboard cultures, coaching Orange County high school surfing teams and establishing an organization to oversee snowboarding contests.

Former L.A. fire captain denies strangling woman

David Del Toro concedes, however, that he cannot recall large portions of the night that the victim allegedly was slain at his Eagle Rock home because he had been drinking heavily.

The Find: Habuya in Tustin

The Tustin eatery specializes in Okinawan cuisine, in which pork is king.

10 micro-itineraries for inland Orange County

Yep, it's home to Disneyland, but it's also the land of arts (Santa Ana), Nixon (Yorba Linda), the Ducks and Angels (Anaheim), lively Fullerton and more. Here are 10 spots to explore in the O.C.

Martha Graham and Isamu Noguchi meshed their contrasting talents

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is presenting three collaborations by the choreographer and sculptor.

Visiting inland Orange County

Business makeover: Sheet metal shop needs aggressive, low-cost sales strategy

Superior Sheet Metal & Duct in Anaheim gets advice on how to boost sales, fast, with a solid strategy that doesn't cost too much.

Donald Bren's legacy

Irvine Co.'s chairman and sole shareholder begins to ponder what's next.

Watts Towers get $500,000 grant toward upkeep

The James Irvine Foundation pledges money for the folk-art landmark, citing the towers' importance as a symbol of community.

Jewish group says its members should face criminal charges for protests

Last week 11 members of a Muslim student group were charged with conspiracy for interrupting a speech by the Israeli ambassador at UC Irvine. The Jewish Voice for Peace says its members too have interrupted a speaker or event.

Bill would exempt municipal fireworks displays from Coastal Act regulation

Orange County Assemblywoman Diane Harkey's legislation comes in response to increasing pressure from environmental groups to clamp down on fireworks displays.

Ringing in the Year of the Rabbit and the Cat

Asian communities in the L.A. area and O.C. celebrate the Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the Tet festival this weekend.

Prosecutor says L.A. firefighter beat a woman before strangling her

David Del Toro, a 23-year veteran of the L.A. Fire Department, is accused of killing Jennifer Flores, 42, at his Eagle Rock home in 2006 and dumping her body.

Allergan's earnings climb 19%

Sales of Botox help lift the Irvine company's fourth-quarter profit, but net income's increase was less than what some analysts had expected. Demand for the firm's Lap-Band product slid 10%.

Southern Orange County getting its own concert hall

After its public debut in October, the $73-million Soka Performing Arts Center will play host to concert and dance performances, as well as plays and musicals.