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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.
Free things to do for Mother’s Day in Southern California
Why break the bank for Mother's Day? Here are free things you can do in Southern California
Runners beat a path to 22nd annual OC Marathon finish
Organizers said runners came from 45 states and 21 countries, but it was two Southern California folks who crossed the finish line first.
Status Update: Mother’s Market opens in Dana Point; MemorialCare taps new CEO
Also in the news: What's up with Erewhon rumors? The boutique grocery store might be eyeing locations in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach.
5 new Orange County restaurants and food spots to put on your radar
Including a pair of ice cream shops battling for frozen dessert supremacy and a seafood buffet taking over a former Rite Aid.
Coaches named for OC all-star girls and boys basketball games
The girls coaches are Buena Park's DeAnthony Wiley and Portola's Brian Barham; the boys coaches are El Modena's Matthew Henderson and Portola's Brian Smith.
Knott’s Berry Farm to open reimagined Montezooma coaster this summer
Knott’s maintenance crews recently installed Montezooma’s new electromagnetic launch system.
Rosters for the Orange County all-star boys, girls basketball games
The games on May 2 at Cypress College will feature 60 players, including Orange County boys player of the year Acen Jimenez of La Habra.
All-County girls wrestling: Aubree Gutierrez is the OC wrestler of the year
The Marina sophomore leads the selections for the All-Orange County girls wrestling team for the 2025-26 season.
Fullerton reaches Division 2 final in inaugural CIF-SS Stunt Championships
Fullerton loses in a close finish at the CIF Southern Section Stunt Team Championships.