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Boys lacrosse roundup: Los Alamitos, Dana Hills, El Dorado reach CIF-SS semifinals
OCVarsity's roundup of the highlights for the Orange County teams in the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 6.
Lakers done in by turnovers in Game 2 as Thunder take 2-0 series lead
Austin Reaves scores a playoff career-high 31 points in a return to form, but Oklahoma City pounces on 21 Laker turnovers and rides a strong third quarter to a 125-107…
With Jarred Vanderbilt out, Lakers plan to extend rotation for Game 2
Lakers coach JJ Redick says the Lakers will extend their rotations to “at least” nine players after Vanderbilt suffered a finger dislocation in the series opener against the Thunder.
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran continue to lead
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran remain atop the Orange County softball rankings as they hit the middle of their league schedules.
Drummond: Yorba Linda churches adding housing, new buildings
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He regularly gives his take on local issues.
Jury awards $17 million to daughters of Tustin man fatally shot by police
Luis Garcia was shot and killed by a Tustin police officer in 2021.
Mater Dei’s Matteo Huarte captures singles title at Ojai tennis tournament
The USC commit defeats Woodbridge's Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 to become the first Mater Dei singles player to win the title in Ojai.
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.
Another restaurant tenant departs River Street Marketplace
"We're so proud of our incredible team and all they've accomplished, and deeply grateful for the many friendships and memories we've made along the way."