ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS

Diedrich Coffee Inc.: The Irvine coffee retailer and wholesaler reported a net loss of $761,266, or 13 cents a share, for the fiscal second quarter, compared with a net loss of $698,452, or 13 cents a share, a year ago. The company attributed the loss in the current quarter to increased interest expense and higher costs. Sales for the quarter ended July 29 increased 3% to $6 million from $5.8 million.

For the first half, the company narrowed its net loss to $1.5 million, or 26 cents a share, from $6.1 million, or $1.13 a share, for the like period last year, which included a provision of $4.6 million for store closings and restructuring costs. Sales were up 3% to $12 million from $11.7 million.