‘Nearshore’ blends surfing and nuclear warfare in Steve Hawk’s debut novel
Hawk, a former newspaper journalist and editor at 'Surfer' magazine, will have a book-release event at the Rivian Theater in Laguna Beach on Aug. 27.
Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect
Most people have trouble sleeping for the first time in a new place. The phenomenon is known as the first-night effect.
Tax board candidate cannot call himself ‘tax association president’ on the ballot, judge rules
Denis Bilodeau, a California Board of Equalization candidate, had his ballot designation challenged by a former Orange County Democratic Party chair
Brea Olinda football starts out with a strong message in win over Marina
Brea Olinda is motivated to bring home a CIF-SS title after coming close last season.
High school football: OCVarsity’s stories, scores from Friday’s games
This is the place to find all of OCVarsity's coverage of the high school football games Friday.
Mission Viejo football races past Chaparral after slow start
Sophomore QB Brett Burnor, making his first start for Mission Viejo, sparks the offensive surge with a 51-yard TD pass to Jack Junker.
Northwood football delivers win over Irvine in Stephen Barbee’s debut
Northwood, in its first game with Barbee as head coach, shut out Irvine for three quarters.
Mater Dei football opens season with solid victory over American Fork
Running back Asir Nembhard rebounds from an early mistake to finish with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Mater Dei's victory.
JSerra football roughed up by Sierra Canyon in Hardy Nickerson’s debut
In the debut for its new coach, JSerra isn't able to overcome a dominant first half by Sierra Canyon.
Dodgers keep winning streak going with 10th-inning rally
The Dodgers let a two-run lead get away in the eighth, but Tommy Edman drives in the decisive run for a 5-4 walk-off win against the Pirates. Andy Pages exits…