OC NEWS
Saddleback Church ended the year in the red and with an urgent online request for more cash. In response, congregants filled the coffers with more than $2.4 million, giving the Lake Forest ministries a big head start for 2010. WHOLE STORY
Anaheim police nabbed Matthew Marchman and Shawna Lerer as they were robbing another dental lab. Officials believe the pair is responsible for burglarizing 18 labs in Orange County, since November. WHOLE STORY
After a third quarter bidding war that ended with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., purchasing the Irvine based, Diedrich’s Coffee, the company saw the largest gain of any local stock. The company now records a $300 million market value. Other local stocks did well, too. WHOLE STORY
This year’s Surf City USA half marathon is seeing a jump in women registrants and hopes to move into the 10th spot for top 10 half marathons. Taking place on Feb.7, 2010, the Huntington Beach event boasts not only a half marathon but also a kids race, beer gardens, Super Bowl parties and a two-day Active Lifestyle Beach Expo. WHOLE STORY
On the advice of a friend, Angelo Giuliano decided volunteer his time to create a strategic planning campaign to help adolescent and young adult cancer patients. Around the same time, 28-year old Giuliano began experiencing symptoms that would later be diagnosed as anaplastic large T-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now in remission, Giuliano reflects back on his experience. WHOLE STORY
OC FAMILIES
Mom blogger, “Suzanne” starts the New Year off, offering solace to parents who stretch the truth. WHOLE STORY
OC Register’s Courtney Perkes found some moms who resolved to healthy living for 2009 and found success!! WHOLE STORY
