Couple becomes Valentine's 'royalty'

By Sarah Peters

There are some things you don't forget: your first kiss, who you said "I love you" to for the first time, and the sight of your wife on your...

Rock Harbor funds Killybrooke science camp

By Britney Barnes

It started like any other flag deck at Killybrooke Elementary School on Friday, but after a performance by the school band and the pledge of...

By Britney Barnes

With a fishing pole in hand and the remains of a "compost cupcake" on her face, 5-year-old Avalon Freyder dipped her line into the pseudo...

By Mike Reicher

City officials are shaking up the Newport Beach Aviation Committee and other citizens groups with long-standing community members.

By Joanna Clay

More than 1,000 pounds of clay is being tossed across a Costa Mesa artist's studio against a wooden amalgamation of nails and wire,...

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On Faith: Reflections on years of teaching By Benjamin J. Hubbard Teaching is a profoundly ethical and spiritual activity that demands courage and unflagging dedication. It affects the minds and spirits...	Apodaca: Authorities must listen to and protect our children By Patrice Apodaca Once again, adults entrusted with the care of children have let them down.
A Word, Please: There's no catch-all guide to hyphens By June Casagrande Editor's note: June Casagrande's column on language and usage ran in the Daily Pilot until 2005. We're pleased to welcome her...	Classically Trained: For first time in decades, Chicago Symphony coming to O.C. By Bradley Zint Next week's classical lineup features music in a much-lauded concert hall and music played by America's (arguably) greatest orchestra.

Irvine mayor: City is resilient Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang delivered his final State of the City Address Tuesday, highlighting the city's finances, high-performing schools...	Council OKs workers' pension changes The Costa Mesa City Council approved a reformed pension model for the city's nonpublic safety workers this week that could save the city...
Arbitrator: Righeimer is in debt Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer owes $194,706.37 in fees after a company he's affiliated with failed to pay for legal work related to...	Costa Mesa sought feds' help before pot raids Costa Mesa City Attorney Tom Duarte asked federal authorities months ahead of a January raid to help shutter the marijuana dispensaries...

Police: Man tried to sell stolen bike on Craigslist A Costa Mesa man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly trying to sell a stolen bike on Craigslist, police said.	Survey: Majority supports college district bond By Britney Barnes A majority of residents surveyed in the Coast Community College District support a potential 2012 bond measure for building repairs and...
City Life: Hubbard could be re-hired By Steve Smith Bureaucracies are as predictable as sunrises.	Davis Magnet to host Eco-Education Night For ideas on how to live green, residents need look no farther than Davis Magnet School.

Police Files AREA 1	Costa Mesa police fills captain vacancy By Lauren Williams The Costa Mesa Police Department has selected a captain to fill a position left vacant for more than a year.
Police Files AREA 1	In memory of fallen heroes [Corrected] By Lauren Williams Nearly 25 years ago, two Costa Mesa police officers died in a tragic helicopter crash, but on Thursday it was their heroism that Bob Votruba...

A stock of savory scents By Sarah Peters Chardonnay and cucumber, sorbet and cotton candy, basil and white tea. The ingredients sound like something off a bizarre grocery list.	It's all good, cheesy fun By Sarah Peters Running a shop stocked with imported and domestic artisan cheeses is a lot like taking care of children.
'A happy baker makes happy doughnuts' By Sarah Peters There are two ways to look at the eye of a doughnut: half empty or half full.	Center offers comprehensive care for autistic children By Sarah Peters Parents feel like "part of the team" when it comes to the care and education of their autistic children at a new all-encompassing...