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How Southern California churches are turning unused land into affordable housing
Land-rich churches are bringing affordable housing into their spiritual agendas at a time of declining congregations.
Athletes bike, run, swim through Mission Viejo in sports festival
The annual Orange County Multi-Sport Festival featured several events for beginner and advanced competitors, including an Olympic-length triathlon.
After decades-long fight, Santa Ana adopts a plan to preserve its Chicano murals
Alicia Rojas, a local muralist and co-founder of the Santa Ana Community Artist Coalition, said the city holds one of the largest Chicano art collections in the country.
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: Austin Reaves ‘made it clear’ he’d like to stay
The general manager and coach JJ Redick speak to the media, with Pelinka saying he'd like Reaves and LeBron James back as both are eligible for free agency.
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.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Mission Viejo, San Clemente rising
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach are the top two teams in this week's Orange County rankings.
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.
OC San needs access to aging pipeline running through Huntington Beach backyards
Backyard upgrades including pools have already been removed in some yards for the work on the 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day. Some homeowners have…
13-year-old boy riding e-motorcycle dies in crash in Garden Grove
The boy was riding in the left lane along southbound Magnolia Avenue when he lost control and hit the median, police said.