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South girls, North boys ride defense to wins in OC all-star basketball games
A block by Amelia Booth of Portola sparks the South girls while Mekhi Belote of Los Amigos helps anchor the defense for the North boys.
Paradise Dynasty and Burritos La Palma team up on birria soup dumplings
The special xiao long bao pairs the rich, chile-laced flavors of birria de res with Shanghai-style soup dumplings.
Coaches named for OC all-star girls and boys basketball games
The girls coaches are Buena Park's DeAnthony Wiley and Portola's Brian Barham; the boys coaches are El Modena's Matthew Henderson and Portola's Brian Smith.
Knott’s Berry Farm to open reimagined Montezooma coaster this summer
Knott’s maintenance crews recently installed Montezooma’s new electromagnetic launch system.
Rosters for the Orange County all-star boys, girls basketball games
The games on May 2 at Cypress College will feature 60 players, including Orange County boys player of the year Acen Jimenez of La Habra.
Fullerton reaches Division 2 final in inaugural CIF-SS Stunt Championships
Fullerton loses in a close finish at the CIF Southern Section Stunt Team Championships.
Does Disneyland need a super app?
Disney is exploring a mobile app that combines theme parks, movies, streaming services, cruises, hotels, video games and shopping all in one place.
When Disneyland will start selling Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 tickets
You better move quick if you want tickets — they'll go fast.
Gas pumps up LA-Orange County inflation to 23-month high
Inflation in Los Angeles and Orange counties hit a 23-month high in April as a war-fueled gas-price surge hit consumers' wallets.
Habit Burger & Grill has a dude ranch for dudes who love ranch
The Irvine-based burger chain is offering its loyalty members the chance to win a "Yelllowstone"-style experience in Pioneertown.