OC NEWS

Apparently copying a YouTube activity, teens in San Clemente took their Christmas trees out for a joy ride with dangerous consequences.  One teen slammed into a parked car when his tree took a corner and was taken to Mission Hospital.  WHOLE STORY

Disneyland’s Small World just got a little brighter.  In a deal with the Siemens’ Sylvania lighting brand, Small World will welcome guests with a new, lit up marquee at the historic attraction.  WHOLE STORY

James Owen Sullivan, drummer and sometime backup vocalist for the Huntington Beach band, Avenged Sevenfold, has died.  An autopsy has been scheduled to find cause of death.  Avenged Sevenfold was the “best new artist” at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006.  WHOLE STORY

First American Corp., a Santa Ana based home warranty company, announced plans to open a Phoenix call center that hopes to employ about 400 people in the next two years.  WHOLE STORY

Chuck Smith, pastor of Calvary Chapel since 1965 and leader of the 60’s “Jesus People Movement” has suffered a mild stroke.  He is hospitalized at Hoag Memorial Hospital and expected to fully recover.  WHOLE STORY

Richard Julian, owner of approx. 6,000 housing units in the OC and LA areas, has made his intent to bid on the OC fairgrounds public.  Julian says his wife loves the swap meet.  WHOLE STORY

FREE OC CUPCAKE ALERT!!

Missing all those holiday treats?? Hard to turn down FREE!!  Locally owned Divine Desserts, in Laguna Niguel, specializes in cupcakes and if you mention another local favorite, GREER’S OC, you get two cupcakes for the price of one!!  YUM!  MORE INFO