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Man thought Irvine police chief called him, got scammed of $25,000
The elaborate scam started with a text message from someone claiming to be a representative with Apple.
Jaliane Brooks leads Los Alamitos softball past Marina for Sunset League title
Brooks pitches a two-hitter and has a key single to lead Los Alamitos to its fourth consecutive league title.
Top OC swimming and diving marks entering league finals, April 27
Fountain Valley's Alyssa Ton leads Orange County in three events entering the Sunset League championships this week.
Cypress baseball adds another title to long list of league championships
Baseball notes: Cypress coach John Weber gives credit to the players and his coaching staff for the streak of 13 consecutive league championships.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Alyssa Ton, Fountain Valley
The swimmer posted two Orange County-leading times to power Fountain Valley to a victory in the Sunset League.
Baseball teams battling for position before CIF-SS playoff pairings released
Notebook: Mater Dei and Servite are among the Orange County teams that have a lot at stake in the final week of the regular season.
Doheny campground upgrades would accompany desal project construction
The campgrounds in Dana Point are among the most popular in the State Parks system, but flooding and other issues need to be addressed.
Jon’s Fish Market in Dana Point announces closure after 46 years
"While I am devastated to be closing the doors, my health and the daily weight of small business operations have led me to what I feel is the right decision,"…
South girls, North boys ride defense to wins in OC all-star basketball games
A block by Amelia Booth of Portola sparks the South girls while Mekhi Belote of Los Amigos helps anchor the defense for the North boys.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Huntington Beach stay in top spots
JSerra, Marina and Mission Viejo rise in this week's Orange County baseball rankings.