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Michael Vincent Ginger of Laguna Niguel pled not guilty to 22 felonies related to the imprisonment, beating and robbery of a young Mission Viejo couple. Police say Ginger had some of the stolen property when he was arrested Tuesday following the attack. Two other suspects remain at large.

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Former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki is sentenced to life in prison in the murder of a Newport Beach millionaire.

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Murder Sentence Delayed for Ex-NFL Linebacker; Girlfriend Gets Life in Prison

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Dr. Michael Mann addresses climate change Thursday at the Orange County Water Summit.

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Don't Let a Diet Slip Turn into a Fall

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Stumbles happen, but they don't have to turn into a binge-fest. Find out how to take control of emotional eating and keep on the path to a healthier mind, body and spirit.

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College Choice: Culture And A Bad Fit

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Last week, a group of students at Biola,calling themselves the "Queer Underground," decided that they were going to "come out and be recognized." Hello????

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