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Reports that Disneyland's California Adventure expansion is doubling the size of the theme park. Increase in advanced bookings for meetings and trade shows up to year 2008 due to the news of the Anaheim Convention Center; Improvements to the Interstate 5 freeway; Investments of the city of Anaheim in the beautification of the Anaheim resort area near Disneyland.

Reports that Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand's merger has made them the fifth- and sixth-largest professional service firm in Orange County, California. Officials of the merged company; Continued expansion of the PricewaterhouseCoopers' Orange County offices; Total number of employees of the merged company.

Traces the growth of Orange County, California-based regional theater group South Coast Repertory (SCR) under the leadership of co-founders David Emmes and Martin Benson. Number of employees; Financial performance; Funding sources; Profiles on Benson and Emmes; Number of subscribers; Historical background of SCR.

Reports on Charo Chicken Systems Inc.'s franchising of its fast food restaurant concept in California. Demand from potential franchisees; Number of stores being considered by the company for franchising.

Reports on the lawsuit over a ten-acre parcel crucial to the planned Pointe Anaheim shopping and entertainment complex in Anaheim, California, filed by property owner Pyrovest Corp. against Anaheim Plaza Hotel operator, Tushar Patel. Alleged interference of the defendant in a deal to sell the property to Pointe Anaheim's developers; Counter-complaint filed by Patel against Pyrovest.

Presents updates on advertising and publishing firms in Orange County, California as of January 24, 2000. Includes Johnson/Ukropina's winning of the creative account of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill; Plan of the Koo Koo Roo division of Prandium Inc. to consolidate its creative account under one agency; Launching of a magazine division by Freedom Communications Inc.'s newspaper `The Orange County Register.'

Reports on news about the marketing and media industry in Orange County, California recent to January 17, 2000. Includes launch of branding campaign by Internet retailer Buy.com; Guesting of Young & Rubicam creative director Michael Belitsos in NBC's `Dateline'; Appointment of Ryan Rieches as vice president of programs for Marketing and Advertising Global Network.

Presents marketing-related news items from Orange County, California, compiled in the week January 10-16, 2000. Includes RiechesBaird Advertising's bid to become b2bstores.com's advertising agency of record; Purchase by Diane Gaynor and Jane Wheeler of the public relations agency Roni Hicks & Associates; Jonathan Gaw's appointment as online industry analyst at International Data Corp.

Reports that Dana Dartez has sold her 50% stake in the 26 Red Sugar junior's apparrel company she founded to Azita Manufacturing. Appointment as head designer at Huntington Beach, California-based Quiksilver Inc.; Career history; Rationale for working for a large corporation.

Reports on the closure of the Twin Palms restaurant in Newport Beach, California. Conflict with Four Seasons hotel; Conversion of the restaurant into the hotel's banquet facility; Sale of the lease and restaurant equipment to Irvine Co.

Features a news update about marketing and mass media in Orange County, California as of December 20, 1999. Includes Doner's winning the contract for Mazda Australia Pty.'s advertising account; Television spot created by Lawrence, Mayo & Ponder for hamburger client Fatburger; Selection of Ponzi Group to handle public relations for Ruby Restaurant Group.

Focuses on the increasing competition among shopping malls in Orange County, California. Onslaught of entertainment retail centers; Launch of several projects such as those by Downtown Disneyland; Market share battle in the restaurant business. INSETS: Person to watch: Jim Jannard;Company to watch: Diedrich Coffee Inc..

Reports that retailers at the former Crystal Court section of South Coast Plaza shopping mall in Orange County, California are optimistic about the center's growth prospects for 2000. Renovation of the mall into a home center; Move to reinvent the mall with a mix of tenants; Relocation of stores to other sites after expiration of their leases.

Reports on marketing and advertising news in and around Orange County, California for the week ended November 14, 1999. Includes launch of picture book/tourist guide by Max Co.; Television advertising campaign of Prandium Inc.; Acquisition of Pacific Sunwear account by Bates USA; Hiring of Mediaspot Inc. by Remedy Corp. for its media research, planning and buying activities.

Reports on the alliance of legendary surfboarder Greg Noll and former Ocean Pacific executive John Bernards. Launch of the firm Greg Noll Oceanwear under Bernards; Marketing of Noll line of oceanwear; Experience of Noll in the apparel business; Surfboard makers who branched out into the apparel business.

Focuses on Quiksilver Inc. as title sponsor of the Mammoth Mountain Unbound Park for snowboarders in California.

Reports on developments related to marketing and mass media in Orange County, California, as of September 27, 1999. Includes DGWB Advertising's winning of the advertising account for Toshiba's collateral business; Resignation of Oakley Inc. corporate communications director Rene Law to start a new life in Australia.

Reports on developments related to marketing and mass media in Orange County, California for the week of September 6, 1999. Includes advertising campaigns of Hyundai Motor America and Mazda North American Operations; Marketing campaign created by Szenderski/Rohani Worldwide for Leisure Entertainment Development and Operations International Inc.; Public relations contract of St. Conti Communications.

Reports on the plans of Easyriders Inc. to increase subscription and advertising for its `Easyriders' magazine in spite of the decrease in total circulation. Plans to broaden the magazine's appeal to other cycling enthusiasts; Magazine with the largest circulation in Orange County, California; Circulation rates of other publishing companies in the county.

Presents news items related to marketing and mass media in California as of August 23, 1999. Includes joint venture of American Suzuki Motor Corp., Time Inc. and Turner Broadcasting System Inc.; Marketing campaign of Bozell Worldwide for all-terrain and utility vehicles of Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA; Bids for the advertising account of Mercedes-Benz Retailers of Southern California.

Reports on the performance of accounting firms in Orange County, California in 1998. Effects of the growth of the technology sector on accounting firms; List of the top 35 accounting firms.

Reports that Steinberg & Moorad has taken the case of football player Todd Marinovich. Formation of the Spectrum Sports Group LLC.

Presents advertising agency-related news items in Orange County, California, as of the week August 2-8, 1999. Includes Bozell Worldwide Inc.'s promotional campaign for Kawasaki Motors Corp.; Marshall Advertising & Design company's selection for the Del Taco Inc. account; Silver Microphone awards for Lawrence Mayo & Ponder company.

Reports on Oakley Inc.'s hiring of VitroRobertson to build brand and beef up the bottom line of Oakley. Marketing strategy of Oakley; Management change in Oakley.

Reports on Opal Concepts Inc.'s acquisition of Pro-Cuts Co. Terms of the acquisition; Benefits from the acquisition.

Focuses on developments related to advertising agencies and mass media in and around Orange County, California, current as of August 9, 1999. Includes Freedom Communications Inc.'s search for a successor to retiring Freedom chief executive officer James Rosse; May Lee's launching of her own full-service advertising firm, L&M Marketing Inc.

Focuses on staff changes at World Trade Media Group Inc. Reduction of management overhead; Proposal to move the magazine `World Trade' from Irvine to San Juan Capistrano, California; Appointment of David Goodman as publisher; Sale of the publishing group to Troy, Michigan-based Business News Publishing.

Features the Costa Mesa, California-based sportswear company Lucy Love owned by designer Holly Sharp. Designs of Lucy Love's swimwear line; Sharp's job experiences in the swimwear industry; Estimated annual sales of the sportswear company; Planned additional product lines.

Presents news concerning mass media in Orange County, California as of August 1, 1999. Local production studios' plans to promote Orange County as a center for film, video and multimedia production and services; Shout Public Relations as the selected firm to handle apparel manufacturer Three Box Set's account; E and E Communications' handling of Biomerica Inc.'s public relations account.

Describes the surfwear company Quicksilver's building in Huntington Beach, California. Architectural features of the building; Functions of the building's fashion show area; Bauer and Wiley Architects as the selected designers of the building.

Presents news items related to marketing and mass media in Orange County, California as of July 19, 1999. Includes Los Angeles Clippers' advertising account; Opening of the fourth satellite office of Lightning Dubbs Inc.; Seminar that will be sponsored by Gladstone International.

Reports on Orange County, California-based Classic Artwear's theme racks for surfboards. Floor space gained in the store.

Reports on developments related to marketing and public relations in Orange County, California as of July 12, 1999. Includes recipients of the press relations awards given by the Orange County chapter of the Public Relations Society of America; Disappointing performance of Tinseltown Studios; Two press relations contracts of Nelson Communications Group.

Discloses plans of Freedom Magazines, subsidiary firm of Irvine, California-based Freedom Communications Inc. to sell its magazine division Freedom World Trade Media Group. Circulation; Business News Publishing as possible buyer; Plans for proceeds of the sale of the company.

Compiles news concerning the marketing and media industry in and around Orange County, California for the week ended July 11, 1999. Includes awards won by Lawrence Mayo & Ponder; Television advertisement of Winchell's Donut House courtesy of Laer Pearce & Associates; Dieste & Partners as advertising agent of restaurant chains Coco's and Carrows.

Reports on the Action Sports Retailer Trade Show to be held at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Absence of Oakley Inc.; Possibility that show will be launched live on the Internet; Participants.

Reports on the joint venture of San Clemente, California-based surfwear firms Lost Enterprises and Tavarua Island Surf Co. to introduce surfwear line for young adults. Background of business operations of the two companies; Age range of target market; Design.

Reports on the award received by IHOP Corp. of Glendale, California from the Orange County Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute's 1998 annual report competition. Other winners in various category; Description of surfwear maker Quicksilver Inc.'s 1998 annual report; Descriptions of the 1998 annual reports of other Orange County companies.

Presents news items on the advertising industry in Orange County, California as of June 28, 1999. Includes the competition for the Del Taco account among advertising agencies; Advertising contract of Bozell Worldwide of Orange County with Hilton Hotels Corp.; Launch of two television spots for chicken restaurant El Pollo Loco of Irvine, California by Daily & Associates of Los Angeles, California.

Focuses on the increase in attendance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre's 228 public events in Irvine, California during the organization's 1998-99 season.

Compiles news concerning the advertising and marketing industry in and around Orange County, California for the week ended June 27, 1999. Includes appointment of Mike Robertson as executive creative director of advertising firm Bates USA; Completion of audio tracks of Creative Media; Additional clients of Point B. Inc.

Focuses on developments related to advertising agencies and mass media in and around Orange County, California, current as of June 14, 1999. Includes DGWB's winning of the account of a division of IndyMac Inc.; Compro's launching of a web site.

Focuses on Irvine, California-based surfwear firm Toes on the Nose's plan to move to Costa Mesa, California. Addition of four sales representatives on the East Coast; Projected sales for 1999; National advertising campaign.

Reports on developments in marketing and media in California as of June 7, 1999. Includes RiechesBaird Advertising's victory on the battle for the SmileCare account; Nicole Brown Charitable Foundation's plans of honoring Johnson Gray Advertising Inc. for their contributions in the fight against domestic violence; Morgan Marketing & Public relations' advertising campaign for Hormel Foods Corp.

Focuses on pet-food delivery company Pet Food Delivery Express started by Paul Cavanaugh. Company's pet-food line; 1998 revenue; Plans of expanding services to include pet-food distribution in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas; Pet food formulas produced and marketed; Ingredients.

Presents news briefs related to advertising and marketing in Orange County, California, as of May 31, 1999. Includes Bates USA West's launching of Blue Diamond Software's advertising campaign for its toll-free voice-mail service; Taco Bell Corp.'s participation in a promotional activity for a Star Wars film; Bozell Worldwide's bid for Oracle Corp.'s advertising account.

Reports on Orange County, California-based Marie Callender Pie Shops Inc.'s scrapping of plans to develop a string of smaller, mall-based, quick-food outlets launched three years ago. Losses incurred in the operation of mall stores; Plans to expand its full-scale family restaurants; Hiring of Montgomery Securities of New York to speed the sale of the restaurant chain; System-wide sales for 1998 and 1999.

Presents several news reports involving marketing and media industry in California. Introduction of Del Taco Inc.'s BBQ Big Fat Tacos, which is accompanied by TV spots played during the Los Angeles Lakers games; Decision to sell Knott's Berry Farm tickets through Ralph supermarkets from May 25, 1999 until September 15, 1999; Account awarded to Morgan Marketing & Public Relations by El Torito Restaurants Inc.

Presents news briefs related to marketing and media in Orange County, California as of May 24, 1999. Promotion of products of Ericsson AB, a telecommunications provider, by Costa Mesa-based Bozell Worldwide; Addition of BeadleNet LLC to the list of public relations clients by the GreenLight Communications Inc.; Launch of a retail store by Payless ShoeSource Inc.

Focuses on expansion plans of Wahoo's Fish Tacos, a Santa Ana, California- based restaurant in California. Cities where the restaurant's Mexican eatery stores will be opened; Revenue earned by the restaurant in 1999; Summer concession stands and permanent stores operated by the restaurant in California.