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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.
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
Unemployment applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.
Dodgers indulge themselves at Astros’ expense, break out offensively in win
Alex Freeland and Kyle Tucker hit home runs in an 8-3 win, ending a six-game stretch during which the Dodgers didn’t hit a home run (their longest since 2014). Four…
Angels’ Jose Soriano roughed up by White Sox for 2nd straight start
Hours after he was named AL Pitcher of the Month, Soriano gives up season highs of five runs and eight hits in a season-low four innings, and the Angels lose…
CIF State girls basketball: Previews of the finals for Laguna Hills, El Dorado
A look at the matchups for the two Orange County teams playing Friday in CIF State finals in Sacramento.
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.
Santiago Canyon grad helps current and former foster youth overcome barriers
Esther Meade coordinates the NextUp and Guardian Scholars programs for the college.
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran lead the rankings
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran remain No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Orange County rankings while Pacifica, Santa Margarita and JSerra move up.
Daxon: Brea gives a short-term rental program a trial
Terri Daxon is a freelance writer and the owner of Daxon Marketing Communications. She gives her perspective on Brea issues twice a month.
Orange Lutheran baseball shows pitching depth in win over Servite
Orange Lutheran gets a much-needed complete game from pitcher Sam Principe in a victory over Servite in the Trinity League.