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Mater Dei’s Gianna Kenrick, San Juan Hills’ Braeden Valenzuela win CIF-SS diving titles
Kenrick and Valenzuela are seeded first in the boys and girls qualifying meets Tuesday for the CIF State championships.
Nick’s Restaurant to open new concept at River Street Marketplace
A new anchor tenant with a big name is set to open a brand new idea inside the indoor-outdoor complex.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Liliana Escobar, JSerra
The pitcher helped JSerra's softball team move into a tie for first place in the Trinity 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.
Foothill baseball edges El Dorado in 11 innings to clinch playoff berth
Foothill beats El Dorado on a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning in the Crestview League to clinch a playoff berth.
Pre-enrollment contact at center of Orange Lutheran softball transfer case
Softball notes: Senior Morgan Fitzpatrick, who transferred from Los Alamitos, is awaiting the decision on her appeal to the CIF State office.
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Connor Ohl, Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor swimmer is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
Newport Coast estate linked to NBA star Zach LaVine lists for $40 million
While a private trust bought the estate in 2023, the two-time NBA All-Star has occasionally shared glimpses of the property on social media.
Weekend fiesta remembers Rancho Days in south OC
The Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park on May 2 will feature a variety of activities for free.
Darin Nakakihara, OC influencer and ALS advocate, gives his final sign-off
The Tustin High School teacher was influential not only for his advocacy of patients with ALS, but also for his boundless encouragement to embrace the good and approach life with…