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Capistrano Valley Christian’s Benjamin Makelela ready for next step in football journey
Makelela signed with Iowa State for football in February after starting to play the sport as a sophomore in high school.
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.
Housing zoning approved for part of Newport Beach Golf Course, opponents still fighting surf park
A group is suing the city from allowing any surf park on the popular Newport Beach Golf Course. On another parcel, housing may be built.
Newport Harbor swimmer Connor Ohl breaks 20 seconds again in 50 freestyle
Swimming roundup: Ohl blazes a 19.90 in the 50 free and sets the league record in the 100 free with a 44.08 to help highlight the meet.
Corona del Mar, University, Woodbridge earn high seeds for CIF-SS boys tennis playoffs
Corona del Mar, University and Woodbridge top the draw for the CIF-SS Division 1 team playoffs.
Football coach Bob Johnson remembered for impact on players and family
About 500 people attend a memorial service for the Hall of Fame coach, who died last month after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
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.
CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs: Scores from Wednesday’s quarterfinals, schedule for semifinals
The scores from Wednesday's games in the CIF-SS quarterfinals and the schedule for the semifinals on Saturday, May 9.
These numbers show the global impact of Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy. It has also left hundreds of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf.