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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.
Disneyland prepares for a cashless future
The Anaheim theme park tests cashless payments at outdoor snack carts.
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
The Argentine Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025.
Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump’s criticism over Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican to mend ties after President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV.