Capistrano Valley Christian’s Benjamin Makelela ready for next step in football journey
Makelela signed with Iowa State for football in February after starting to play the sport as a sophomore in high school.
Tributes pour in for legendary surfer Paul Strauch, known for his aloha spirit
Strauch, known as the “gentleman surfer” and a Hawaiian who brought the aloha spirit and culture to Southern California’s early-era surf scene.
Aliso Niguel softball beats San Clemente for undefeated South Coast title
Amanda Elkins pitches a three-hitter and Tessa Cowsill hits a two-run home run to help Aliso Niguel finish 8-0 in league.
USA Surfing’s Skvarna wins first-ever U.S. men’s longboard gold at PASA Games
The win earns the longboard surfer from San Juan Capistrano a qualification into the 2027 Pan American Games.
Marina softball coaches Dan Hay and Shelly Luth to retire after playoffs
Softball notes: The Hall of Fame coaches united in 2019 to rebuild the program and led the Vikings to a CIF-SS title last season.
Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat’s bid for US Senate in Texas
Talarico will face the winner of a May 26 GOP runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn.
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
According to a cost breakdown obtained by The Associated Press, the $220 million would go toward hardening the ballroom addition, including bulletproof glass and drone-detection technologies.
Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Donald Trump to delay paying the $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll.
Bravo for these residents starting something new
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
New Latter-day Saints temple in Yorba Linda opens doors for tours before final dedication
Tours will be offered through June 7 before a dedication ceremony declares the temple a "house of the Lord" and it becomes exclusive to members for special ceremonies and worship.