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3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.
Six Orange County teams in Division 1 for CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs
Six Orange County teams are in Division 1 for the CIF Southern Section boys volleyball playoffs.
Fryer: New football coaches at Los Alamitos, Yorba Linda take on big challenges
The new coaches at Los Alamitos and Yorba Linda face big challenges in their new positions.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Trabuco Hills enters the Top 10
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach remain in the top two spots in the Orange County baseball Top 25, while Trabuco Hills continues its climb in the rankings.
Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
Rancho Alamitos shortstop Tabitha Sanchez is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play in softball last week.
La Habra softball hits three home runs to beat Pacifica, tighten league race
Eliana Corona, Alyssa Hernandez and Mireya Gonzalez hit home runs as La Habra moves into second place in the Crestview League.
El Modena a hot team going into CIF-SS baseball playoffs
Baseball notes: El Modena set a school record for wins in a season and won the Freeway League championship.
Michigan groom will spend decades in prison for killing his best friend on his wedding night
The 24-year-old says he will forever be sorry.
A Pasadena pastor running for California governor didn’t qualify for the ballot. How — and why — he’s still campaigning
“I’m trying to raise up a new generation of Republicans to vote,” says Pastor Ché Ahn.