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Part unspoiled nature, part manmade wonder and part luxury paradise, Newport Beach enchants every type of traveler to its glowing shores.

Giuseppe Lama stands in the shade of a century-old olive tree. His polished appearance - horn-rimmed glasses, crisp suit and fine leather shoes - can't conceal a boyish wonderment.

Vol 4, Isue 27, July 2-8, 2009 By Jonathan Volzke Motorists who use the toll roads will likely be paying more on the routes starting July 5. Directors of both the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the San Joaquin Hills TCA approved budgets that included 25-cent rate increases.

The class of 2009 for Sage Hill High School, included 35 local residents. The 114 members of the private school's graduating class were admitted to 194 colleges across the country, ranging from small liberal arts colleges to the nation's most selective institutions.

The class of 2009 for Sage Hill High School included 30 residents of Irvine who graduated in ceremonies June 5. The 114 members of the private school's graduating class were accepted to 194 colleges across the country, ranging from small liberal arts colleges to the nation's most selective institutions.

Tolls on the 73 and 241/261/133 toll roads will go up by 25 cents on July 5. In addition, for drivers with FasTrak transponders, the monthly account maintenance fee will double from $1 to $2 per transponder.

The California Highway Patrol issued a thick fog advisory shortly after midnight today in parts of Orange County, a condition that makes the roads slick for early morning commuters.

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There are luxurious cars, and there are fuel-efficient cars. There are even some that offer moderate levels of both characteristics.

Lexus is hosting a VIP consumer drive event this Saturday & Sunday at the Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA.

Updated 12:30 p.m. to include Zov's - - - - - Before the economy tanked, many restaurants offered a Kids Eat Free night.

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ANAHEIM Ten high school seniors from across Orange County have each been awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Disneyland Resort for outstanding community service, academic excellence and overall leadership.

In 1981, a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that this tiny conversion factor cost taxpayers $120 million a year in faulty payments to federal employees alone - " not including employees like Davey at private contractors.

After a decade overseeing politics, development and government spending in Orange County's most affluent town, City Manager Homer Bludau on Thursday announced his retirement.

Fred Arnold tells me our old Marine outfit, the First Battalion of the 5th Regiment will be deployed to Afghanistan in the next few days.

Will she or won't she? Rumor is Newport council person Nancy Gardner will be one of the models at the Eco-Fabulous Fashion Show and Lifestyle event to be presented at the Newport Coast Community Center on the evening of May 9. The show was put together with exhibitors, music, dinner and silent auction, all to show the advantages of eco-friendly ...

Like many people, Jeff Tang isn't exactly putting his college degree to use. A UC Irvine alum, 24-year-old Tang majored in International Studies but finds himself selling synthetic- and human-hair wigs at e-commerce business Vogue Wigs in Santa Ana - but, of course, as with most creative and artistic types, that's just a day job.

You guys have been seeing the '56 Ford F-100 chassis with the Volare frontend showup in the magazine's tech features in such hits as "Rust is Creepy" to name one.

Newport/Naples Rib Companies are proud sponsors of Autism Care and Treatment's Love, Hope and Healing, A Mother's Day Luncheon to be held on May 04th.