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Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. has announced that Jasmin Yang has joined its Orange County office as an associate in the bankruptcy practice group.   Yang previously worked at Snell & Wilmer’s Arizona office in 2005, and has re-joined the firm with an expanded background in bankruptcy practice. While earning her juris doctorate from Vanderbilt University Law School, Yang served as editor of the school’s journal and was an active member of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association.

The players on the Newport-Mesa sixth-grade boys’ NJB All-Star basketball team can call themselves national champions. The Newport-Mesa All-Stars, also known as the Spartans won the Nationals tournament last weekend at Cal State Fullerton. The Spartans earned wins against Hayward, Las Vegas, San Jose and San Diego to take the crown. These four wins concluded a run of 11 wins and one loss over the course of two months and four tournaments. The Spartans were led by tenacious defense that created numerous turnovers and an average margin of victory over 10. Offensively, the team was led by Cameron Hook, Brett Greenlee, Chad Redfearn and Hagen Truninger, while the defense and rebounding duties were led by Parker Reposa, Jake Hastings, Trevor Schwartz, Ryan Stone, Caleb O’Neil and Nick Belida.

The Vanguard University men's basketball team has signed five transfers and three freshmen to join a program that finished 10-19 last season, 5-15 in the Golden State Athletic Conference, and missed the conference tournament for the second straight season. Greg Gusiff is one player the Lions are already familiar with. Gusiff was a member of GSAC-rival Hope International last season, and scored 13 points in the game against Vanguard Feb. 26. The 6-foot-1 guard was the fifth-leading scorer for the Royals, averaging seven points per outing.

There must be some significance attached to the fact that my most important memory of 2005 is the death of Johnny Carson. It is ironic, after all, that a guy who hasn't watched television in 10 years places so much importance on a guy who whose claim to fame was becoming a television icon. I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny Carson do his stand-up act at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in August, 1976. My friend Mark Berman had turned 21, and his parents told him they would take him to Las Vegas and that he could bring a friend.

1. Which magazine came to town last week to test models for photo shoots? A. The National Review B. The Economist C. Mother Jones D. Playboy 2. An Orange County Transportation Authority committee this month decided to do what with the proposed CenterLine project? A. Extend it to Las Vegas B. Extend it to Las Vegas, but don't tell anyone because what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas C. Put the plan on hold D. Build in hills and drops so it will be more like a roller coaster 3. The Newport Beach City Council decided to do what about its City Hall?

Vegas cops pop Rodman on DUI West Newport resident and former NBA star Dennis Rodman was treated for cuts on his legs and slapped with a DUI on Sunday morning after he hit a pole while trying to pop wheelies on a borrowed motorbike outside a Las Vegas strip club, officials said. The 42-year-old former ace rebounder borrowed the bike from an employee at the club, Las Vegas Police Officer Jose Montoya said. "He was thrown off the bike when he collided with the pole," he said.

The ballroom of the Sutton Place Hotel in Newport Beach was transformed into a Las Vegas showroom last week to welcome pianist Roger Williams and his musical ensemble. The event, chaired by Penny LaVoie of the Big Canyon/Spy Glass Hill Philharmonic Committee, was all for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. More than 350 patrons raised $50,000 from the evening with Williams. Funds will go to music education programs for Orange County youth. A glittering crowd, including Philharmonic Committee president Jacque Heebner, auction chair Rosita Brown, underwriting chair Darby Manclark, and event cochairs and publicity mavens Bobbitt Williams and Jenny Gerard, made the event a smashing success.

UC Irvine freshman Angela Won shot an even-par 72 to lead the UC Irvine women's golf team to an eighth place finish at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown at the Anthem Country Club. The Anteaters shot a 302 Wednesday to move up two-spots and finish eighth in the 15-team field with a total of 939 (319-318--302). Won had three birdies on the day, including one on the final hole to end the tournament with a career-low 72. She shot 232 (83-77-72) over 54 holes to place 23rd.

It may have seemed like a big gamble at the time. But when it came to dealing with the Fletcher Jones Motorcars, Newport Beach's cards turned over to reveal a blackjack. Giving up $2.8 million in money owed by the Irvine Co., the city back in 1995 bet that it would make those dollars up by now if Fletcher Jones, a transplant from Las Vegas, could realize its vision of a showcase dealership. After all, who in Orange County doesn't want a Mercedes-Benz and who wouldn't want to be treated royally at one of the most posh dealership anywhere?

January 10, 1925-March 28, 2009 Preceded in death by loving husband of 55 years, Raymond O. Haack. Survived by her daughters Randi Warner Rollo (Roy), Jeanne Marcucci, and son Ray Haack, grandchildren Allison Warner Fraser(Joe), Jason Warner, Michael Marcucci(Heather), Lisa Marcucci Fritsch(Jean), great-grandchildren Cameron Marcucci, Sylvain Fritsch, sister Marilyn Litten(Jim), as well as cousins, nieces and nephews in MI , FL and OR. Dolores was a war bride from her beloved home state of Michigan where she played trumpet in The Salvation Army band as a youth.