Crest News

As economic woes put pressure on Orange County families, local churches are stepping up to stop kids from falling through the cracks of the state welfare system by taking in youngsters while their parents get their life in order.

At a cliff-top lookout in the East Bay hills, you have the chance to be at eye-level with golden eagles that ride the thermals.

Learn first-hand about fermenting, filtering and fining while making wine right at home.

A man considered to be the country's most decorated soldier has died. Oak Crest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, says retired Col.

Note : Part One , published yesterday, discussed how one womana s crusade to eliminate required fees for public school classes and programs has garnered mixed reactions.

Olive Crest will receive $250,000 in federal funding to help youth who are leaving the child welfare system, the nonprofit group announced today.

What: Christmas toy drive for the children of military personnel deployed during Christmas or killed in action since Sept.

The recent grand opening of another art-filled, breathtakingly contemporary office by Jim Casey of Integrated Wealth Management wasn't exactly a fundraiser.

After a rough holiday season in 2008, wine outlets in the two-county region are expecting better days this holiday season.

Timothy B. Schmit's 2009 release "Expando" follows the typical single-album format.

What: 11th Annual CHiPS for Kids Toy Drive When: Through Dec. 20 Where: Any participating school, CHP location, the Elk Grove Automall or Big Valley Ford Information: Bring any new, unwrapped toy for hospitalized and disadvantaged children just in time for the holidays.

The latest measurement of consumers' sense of security indicates that Americans believe that the economy may have stopped deteriorating and that their own situations could be closer to a rebound.

WHEN YOU'RE pouring wine for a holiday party crowd, you don't want to spend a lot of money on each bottle.

Rain that began shortly after midnight has commuters taking their umbrellas to work and is creating nasty road conditions for the morning drive.

Kate Walsh and Jeremy Piven Plow into 'Waska' Kate Walsh and Jeremy Piven will co-star in 'Waska,' according to The Hollywood Reporter .

Even Hollywood has heard of Fred Jensen's Christmas trees. The 78-year-old owner of Crest Ranch drove to Los Angeles last month in heavy rain and storms, hauling 60 pines, white firs and Douglas firs in a trailer.

By KATIE HARRIS This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BLACKFOOT There are just not enough school hours in a day for students at Ridge Crest Elementary.

A look at who's being honored during the 2009 Economic Development Conference and Business Awards Luncheon on Dec.

B. Maya Kato, M.D., fellowship-trained, board-certified physician, has joined the ear, nose and throat practice of Michael R. Gatto, M.D., & Associates in Palm Springs as a specialist in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery.

Howard Rayon, whose 35-year career in fire service included a spot as second-in-command of the Santee Fire Department and roles in emergency response across the state and nation, has died.