3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Aug 3, 2008
In Orange County, a combination of storm runoff and big surf caused health officials to close Corona del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach and Capistrano County Beach in Dana Point because of sewage pipe leaks. More than 300 miles away in the Eastern Sierra, skiers and snowboarders glided atop 48 inches of snow that has fallen on Mammoth Mountain since Friday. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
The Dawn Patrol Jun 16, 2008
"One of my reasons for writing the book is that it gave me a year to go around and hang out and get to the know the places," said Winslow, who grew up in a small fishing town in Rhode Island before settling down in Southern California, living for the past 20 years everywhere from Dana Point to San Diego to Julian, where he now resides. "But the tough thing with research is that you have to cut it off at some point and write the book. Then you take an area like San Diego, with so much variety,... (North County Times)
Hi. My name is Don Winslow, and I'm a writing addict Jun 9, 2008
He still had his day job then, as an investigator, and was taking the train from Dana Point, his home at the time, to Los Angeles to work on a case. Just to amuse myself, I'd write a chapter going up on the train, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CLOSE TO HOME: 51 fresh summer destinations May 24, 2008
The lineup: San Francisco, July 23-27; Channel Islands, Aug. 7-10; Los Angeles, Aug. 15-17; San Diego, Aug. 20-24; Dana Point, Sept. 6-7. 401-846-1775; sailtraining. (USA Today -- Money)
Pet Friendly Hotels Dana Point CA May 15, 2008
Dana Point is a seaside resort community neighboring Laguna Beach in Southern California ... Dana Point is a seaside community, south of Los Angeles, in Southern California ... The beaches of Dana Point are renowned for outdoor recreation, such as swimming, surfing and snorkeling. (Suite101.com)
REGION: Feds say toll road won't trigger extinction May 6, 2008
One must remember, said Silver, of the Endangered Habitats League in Los Angeles, the species has only four homes left: On either side of San Mateo Creek, on Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base and at Dana Point in Orange County. "The service is wrong, at least in regard to the pocket mouse," he said. (North County Times)
Dismal holiday sales shuts stores Jan 18, 2008
" Related Stories - - - Zale Corp. said Tuesday that by the end of February it would have closed 60 Zales, Gordon's Jewelers and Piercing Pagoda locations, including a Zales in Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego and a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at the Promenade in Temecula, Calif. Zale also said it would close several dozen more stores later this year. Liz Claiborne Inc., which has been reviewing its holdings as it charts a long-term growth plan, is pulling the plug on its 54-store Sigrid Olsen chain,... (Los Angeles Times)
Surfers' gamble with storm pays off in BIG way Jan 15, 2008
Surfers Scott Chander of Carlsbad and Chuck Patterson of Dana Point use jet skis reach the big waves near Todos Santos island. The is necessary to play Windows Media. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Surfing: Riders of the storm surf huge waves Jan 10, 2008
The surfers converged at dawn on the Dana Point Harbor between San Diego and Los Angeles with the surf photographer Rob Brown and a videographer, Matt Wybenga. When they left midmorning, the ocean was still so disrupted that they could carry only one of the two Jet Skis aboard Brown's boat. (International Herald Tribune)
Toll road delay rejected Oct 5, 2007
The agency is governed by a board composed of elected officials from Anaheim, Dana Point, Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Yorba Linda and the Orange County Board of Supervisors. It now intends to ask commissioners at the meeting to postpone action. (North County Times)
Redfin Launches 'Sweet Digs' as Southern California's Online Real Estate Magazine Aug 9, 2007
Los Angeles: -- Cindy Allen: Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Westwood -- Christina Chan: Playa Del Rey, Westchester -- Ron DeGenova: San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita -- Charles Song: Glendale, Pasadena -- Josh Toering: Long Beach, Palos Verdes Orange County: -- Julie Lance: Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin -- Sheila McDaniel: Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo -- Brian Murphy: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach -- Debbie Sklar: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel -- Sylvia Walker: Costa Mesa, Irvine San Diego: --... (PR Newswire)
Soaking up a quiet little beach Jul 29, 2007
That hidden beach south of Dana Point spoken of only among surfers would surely be overrun by that same tribe at sunrise. The rocky shores north of Laguna, favored by seals, are also a popular retreat for seal watchers. (Boston Globe)
Los Angeles Beaches: Orange County May 20, 2007
Just south of Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Balboa, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente are among the great beaches in Orange County, California ... Dana Point Harbor: Some 2,500 yachts tie up at its two marinas, along with sportsfishing and sea cruising vessels. (Suite101.com)
Oceanside to launch shuttle between harbor, pier May 13, 2007
Cohen said Oceanside has the only harbor between Dana Point and Mission Beach, making it a natural draw for tourists. The long wooden pier is also a landmark for the beach community, said Kim Heim, director of MainStreet Oceanside, a downtown business group. (North County Times)
Bank of America treats customers with trips to museums Apr 12, 2007
-- Ocean Institute, Dana Point. -- Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana. (North County Times)
Riding life's wave Feb 18, 2007
His son, Jed Noll, who lives in Dana Point, frequently comes up to Del Norte County to help his father craft surfboards. "The path I have chosen in life was not based on financial rewards," he said. (Daily Triplicate)
Video Slide Show: Riding the Christmas Waves at Dana Point, California Jan 13, 2007
-- Nestled halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, resting on the pristine shores of South Orange County, is Dana Point. With nearly seven miles of coastline, Dana Point is ideal for beachgoers looking for the perfect beach and the perfect wave ... Many call Dana Point a travel destination or place for tourists looking for the alluring smell of the ocean and beautiful vistas. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Don Winslow's 'Winter' of success Jan 7, 2007
After three years of "luxurious hotel gypsy living" all over Southern California, they settled in Dana Point, then moved to Julian 10 years ago. Their mountain home is a long way from the Kenyan beach where Winslow asked Jean to marry him. (North County Times)
