Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA) articles from March 2005

Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA) archives from March 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., business briefs column.
March 1, 2005... Mar. 1--QUANTUM FUEL GETTING $2 MILLION FROM U.S. MILITARY: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. in Irvine will get an additional $2 million from the Defense Department for its hydrogen fuel systems, Rep. Christopher Cox, R-Newport...

Slower growth forecast for region.
March 1, 2005... Byline: James B. Kelleher Mar. 1--A new study predicts the Southern California economy is poised to outperform the nation over the next three to six months. But the forecast says the region should expect only modest growth because of a...

Man gets 4 years in theft of pet insurer's client data.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Andrew Galvin Mar. 1--A Tustin man has begun a prison term after pleading guilty to stealing the names and credit-card numbers of more than 77,000 clients of a Brea pet-insurance company. Fernando Orozco Monje, 32, a former...

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner column.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Jonathan Lansner Mar. 1--SUBPRIME LOAN IS HARD WORK: Not everybody has a clean credit history that gets them the absolute best deals on mortgages. However, people with damaged credit histories -- or whose income can't meet...

Laptop bag maker might be sold off.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Tamara Chuang Mar. 1--The Anaheim company that dominated the computer bag industry for almost two decades is pondering putting itself up for sale. Targus Group International Inc., founded in 1983, said it retained Merrill Lynch...

Cardiac Science, Washington firm will merge.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Bernard J. Wolfson Mar. 1--Irvine-based Cardiac Science Inc. said Monday that it will merge with Quinton Cardiology Systems Inc. of Bothell, Wash., to form a new company with market capitalization of $413 million and annual...

ID theft only latest woe of pet insurer.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Andrew Galvin Mar. 1--The sentencing of a former Veterinary Pet Insurance employee who stole clients' identities is only the latest fallout from computer-related problems at the Brea company. The company's chief executive, Jack...

The Orange County Register, Calif., real estate column.
March 1, 2005... Mar. 1--WITHHOLDING RENT SHOULD BE LAST RESORT: QUESTION: I'm a renter. One Sunday, two units below us flooded. The water pipe broke. They shut the water off around 3 p.m. Sunday. There was no water on Monday and we finally got water...

Stirring up conversation.
March 1, 2005

In eminent domain case, court threatens to shred a bedrock protection of private property.
March 1, 2005

A paternal perspective on late-life parenthood.
March 1, 2005

Busy professionals adapt speed-dating techniques to business networking.
March 1, 2005

Federated-May merger puts a lot on the line for Orange County, Calif.
March 1, 2005... Byline: Tiffany Montgomery Mar. 1--The mega-retail merger announced Monday between Federated Department Stores Inc. and May Department Stores Co. could have a major impact on Orange County, where the two companies have overlapping Macy's...

UCI-designed research project won't reach orbit.
March 1, 2005

Congress to consider several immigration reform proposals.
March 1, 2005

Debate intensifies over illegal immigrants.
March 1, 2005

Schwarzenegger blasts state legislators, vows to win popular support.
March 1, 2005

Supervisors say 'no' to aviation bill.
March 2, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., business briefs column.
March 2, 2005

Business owners get opportunity to vent.
March 2, 2005

New chief Glenn Hall will oversee coverage of business news.
March 2, 2005

Broadcom: Accounting rule change will weigh on earnings.
March 2, 2005

Orange County, Calif., homes end year up 25 percent.
March 2, 2005

Ex-Bloomberg editor takes over Register business section.
March 2, 2005

Priest abuse a `repressed secret' in Western Alaska.
March 2, 2005

Judge says Anaheim lawsuit against Angels can go to trial.
March 2, 2005

It's official: Bryant, female accuser reach monetary settlement.
March 2, 2005

Lakers lose fourth in a row.
March 2, 2005

Clippers clip the Mavericks, show promise for playoffs.
March 2, 2005

Huntington Beach firm's exec indicted in import attempt to Iran.
March 2, 2005

Area bankruptcies reach 14-year low.
March 3, 2005

Moves to diversify Billabong's clothing business and open stores is paying off.
March 3, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., business briefs column.
March 3, 2005

Automaker teams with Intel to build an SUV prototype with Internet link.
March 3, 2005

Diedrich Coffee sues Dana Point.
March 3, 2005

When it comes to movie characters, these had the right temperature.
March 4, 2005

Sports drinks cited in tooth-enamel wear.
March 4, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., business briefs column.
March 4, 2005

Data show Mouse's economic might.
March 4, 2005

Lunchtime pitch.
March 4, 2005

Bargain hunters stir up a bidding frenzy at county land auction in Santa Ana.
March 4, 2005

EPA says little vehicle doesn't get 50 to 60 mpg, but more like 37.
March 4, 2005

Signs of revival at ailing Wet Seal.
March 4, 2005

Jered Weaver case all about the money.
March 4, 2005

Lowe is sharp from the start for Dodgers.
March 4, 2005

31,000 jobs created in Orange County in 2004.
March 5, 2005

Little Saigon pharmacies seek permits.
March 5, 2005

Higher volume in shipping of goods helps FedEx, UPS, commercial carriers.
March 5, 2005

Angels' No. 1 catcher lost 22 pounds and is hungry for team success.
March 5, 2005

Security check still problem for Dodgers' Tracy.
March 5, 2005

Surging Nuggets leave Clippers in their wake.
March 5, 2005

Officials weigh 91 Freeway's future.
March 5, 2005

Some buy new homes; some just move on.
March 5, 2005

Disneyland's Space Mountain ride will reopen for 50th anniversary.
March 5, 2005

Space Mountain to reopen.
March 5, 2005

Intangible: Erstad criticized for stats but revered for leadership.
March 6, 2005

Kent says critics making an error.
March 6, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner column.
March 6, 2005

A complex proposal.
March 6, 2005

Lakers roll past the Pacers.
March 6, 2005

Once-endangered gray whales out in force as Dana Point kicks off celebration.
March 6, 2005

Anaheim, county are planning to turn Burris Pit into a recreation area.
March 6, 2005

A cautiously optimistic prediction for 2005.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., On the Move column.
March 7, 2005

Living in the paparazzi's cross hairs.
March 7, 2005

Competitive eaters' looks can be deceiving.
March 7, 2005

A quick guide to the genres of Japanese music.
March 7, 2005

Japanese music's unique sound gains popularity among Americans.
March 7, 2005

CDs prompt slight change in plans.
March 7, 2005

Catching the Eddie Aikau surf contest requires timing _ and luck.
March 7, 2005

Matters at Hand helps clients dig out after personal disasters.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., small business notebook column.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., small business queries column.
March 7, 2005

These nameless Dodgers are just OK.
March 7, 2005

Grizzlies hold off Clippers.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., Business Spotlight column.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., Gadgetress column.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., Shoptalk column.
March 7, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., business briefs column.
March 8, 2005

A cautiously optimistic prediction for 2005.
March 8, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., Jonathan Lansner column.
March 8, 2005

The Orange County Register, Calif., real estate column.
March 8, 2005

How to haggle with a landlord.
March 8, 2005

Tenants see few dents in rents.
March 8, 2005