Villa Park, Savanna girls basketball coaches depart for new positions
Villa Park's Brad Willis takes over as the boys basketball coach at the school and...
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Fryer: A look back at an unforgettable high school sports year in Orange County
Santa Margarita's state football championship, Crean Lutheran's win over JSerra in the boys basketball finals...
12 Orange County cities allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks, here’s what you need to know
Fire officials warn not to tamper with fireworks or let children handle them and cities...
Santiago Canyon College’s Mendias finds his way through games after personal loss
Hard work pays off for freshman Matt Mendias after losing his father early in the...
5 Orange County restaurants to watch fireworks on July 4th
From rooftop lounges to lakeside spots, these restaurants offer prime views of the Independence Day...
Santiago Canyon College student rewrites her story with a high school diploma
Laura Moncada was the Continuing Education Exemplary High School Graduate speaker at this year’s commencement...
Beloved bakery announces closure of Orange location
Its original location, opened in 1965, will remain open for business.
Single father rebuilds his life with help from Rising Scholars at Santiago Canyon College
Ater years in and out of prison, Alex Martinez plans to counsel youth involved with...
Acen Jimenez, Makena Cook honored by OC Sports Commission
Jimenez and Cook were named county high school male and female athletes of the year...
Santiago Canyon College coach stresses values on and off the field
Leilani Utupo is building the college's flag football program from scratch.
Check out relics of saints, Abraham Lincoln’s signature and more in the Diocese of Orange’s new traveling exhibit
'Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition' showcases an expansive collection of church records and...
Santiago Canyon College’s expanded nursing pathways cultivate a culture of care
A two-year grant will help the college prepare qualified nurses to meet a growing workforce...
All-Orange County baseball team, players of the year 2026
Huntington Beach's Jared Grindlinger and Cypress' Drew Slevcove lead the selections for the All-County baseball...
Chicago hot dog staple Jim’s Original opens in Orange
The new spot was met with a line out the door, with food selling out...
Freebie of the week: Worldwide Make Music Day takes place in cities around SoCal
Whether you have a chamber orchestra, a singing voice or a kazoo, join in to...
First veteran to become valedictorian at Santiago Canyon College earns 2 degrees
Jeno Jorgensen, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 12 years, plans a career...
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8: Orange County bombshell enters the villa
Things got messy this week from a paint challenge, pies to the face and Islanders...
All-Orange County softball team, players of the year 2026
Fullerton's Hayley Brock and JSerra’s Liliana Escobar lead the selections for the All-County softball team.
Hats off to Santiago Canyon College’s class of 2026
Santiago Canyon College’s commencement ceremony took place June 5 at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange.
After a fight in Orange, 1 man kills another by driving a car into him, police say
The victim was hit by the car on the 600 block of South Fashion Park.
All-Orange County boys volleyball for 2026
Huntington Beach's Ben Arguello, who helped his team win the Sunset League and reach the...
All-Orange County boys track and field for 2026
Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris, who won the state title in the 100 meters, leads the...
Orange High Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony
Orange High handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Wednesday, June 10.
All-CIF boys volleyball: Parker Mesnik, Sam Utu receive player of the year honors
The All-CIF Southern Section boys volleyball teams for the 2026 season.
Orange Lutheran’s Morgan Fitzpatrick shines in OC all-star softball game
The Notre Dame commit goes 2 for 2 with a double and RBI to help...
Hunter Caplan, who was All-OC basketball at Crean Lutheran, transfers to Orange Lutheran
Caplan averaged 17 points per game last season and was one of the area's top...
Orange voters to decide on adding a 1 cent local sales tax in November
The Orange City Council will ask voters to approve the 1 cent local sales tax...
Fryer: Newport Harbor baseball making the most of its second chance
Newport Harbor's baseball team has a chance Saturday to win a regional title after losing...
How Taqueria Hoy became an Orange County taco institution
"The restaurant has given us who we are," said owner Rafael De Anda. "It’s like...
Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra tops final rankings after winning Division 1
JSerra finishes No. 1 in the Orange County softball rankings after its victory in the...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran No. 1 in final rankings
Orange Lutheran finishes the 2026 season where it started -- on top of the Orange...
Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park
The Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park.
Orange Lutheran flag football QB Makena Cook transfers to Sierra Canyon
Cook highlighted her three years at Orange Lutheran by leading the school to the inaugural...
At Rady Children’s Health in OC, Disney characters in MRI rooms aim to ease scan anxiety
Philips and The Walt Disney Company are rolling out a Disney-themed MRI experience aimed at...
Longtime Orange AD Alicia Seevers hired as CIF-SS assistant commissioner
She had been the athletic director at Orange High since 2000.
These 3 Orange County Assembly races are ones to watch in the 2026 June primary election
The races have drawn a bevy of candidates — along with oodles of money from...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Newport Harbor, Foothill rise after playoff wins
Newport Harbor moves up to No. 4 in the Orange County rankings as the season...
Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra reclaims top spot with CIF-SS run
JSerra moves back to No. 1 in the Orange County softball rankings after reaching the...
Rosary, Servite teams, individuals shine again at CIF-SS Masters track meet
Rosary, Servite and many other Orange County track and field athletes qualified for the CIF...
Chapman University celebrates graduates; Duffer Brothers share how to slay the monsters of life
The university based in Orange will be handing out diplomas to more than 2,700 graduates...
Orange Lutheran baseball loses pitching battle with Norco in D1 quarterfinals
Jordan Ayala tosses a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and hits a solo homer to...
La Habra softball outslugs Orange Lutheran to win battle in quarterfinals
Georgia Rickenbacker goes 3 for 4 with a home run and Samantha Cervantes earns the...
Crestview, Trinity league teams to collide in Division 1 softball quarterfinals
Softball notes: Wednesday's matchups include Orange Lutheran at La Habra and JSerra at Pacifica.
Orange County softball Top 25: La Habra takes top spot after beating No. 1 seed
La Habra takes over the No. 1 spot in the Orange County softball rankings following...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Santa Margarita rises after big win in playoffs
Orange Lutheran, the top team in the Orange County rankings this week, goes 2-0 in...
Interesting rematches among Tuesday’s games in CIF-SS baseball playoffs
Baseball notes: There are a couple of interesting rematches among the matchups Tuesday in the...
Newport Harbor and Huntington Beach get rematch in regional volleyball playoffs
The CIF Southern California Regional boys volleyball playoffs begin with a Newport Harbor-Huntington Beach rematch...
Softball playoffs roundup: Pacifica rallies past Cypress; La Habra pulls upset
OCVarsity's highlights from Orange County games in the second round of the CIF-SS softball playoffs...
Rosary and JSerra girls track teams win titles at CIF-SS Championships
JSerra wins its fourth consecutive CIF-SS title, Rosary dominates in Division 4 and Servite's boys...
In an Orange County Assembly race, a fight brews over who can endorse the Democratic candidates
Orange County Democrats tell Jessie Lopez to stop using local, non-chartered Democratic clubs on campaign...
Research analyst from Iran found her voice at Santiago Canyon College
Hayden Kaveh credits the college for rebuilding her confidence. "It's more than just a workplace,"...
New affordable housing community opens in Orange
Residents will have access to a community garden, courtyard, dog park, shaded patio and a...
Santiago Canyon College seminar tackles tenant-landlord issues
The "Good Lease Vibes Only" seminar examined rights and responsibilities.
CIF-SS boys volleyball finals: Previews of the matchups for the OC teams
Five Orange County teams play for CIF Southern Section boys volleyball championships this week.
Three taxes could go before Orange voters this November
The City Council asks staffers to explore a one cent sales tax, raising taxes on...
Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
Kileigh Villalobos of Fountain Valley is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play...
Santiago Canyon College to UCLA: Nursing student solidifies her career path
Kayla Serrano took advantage of as many programs as possible to position herself for transfer...
Orange Lutheran baseball wins playoff opener against Corona Santiago
Senior Cooper Sides strikes out 10 over six innings as Orange Lutheran win its first...
Marina softball coaches Dan Hay and Shelly Luth to retire after playoffs
Softball notes: The Hall of Fame coaches united in 2019 to rebuild the program and...
Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, May 12
Orange County's track and field leaders going into the CIF Southern Section Championships on Saturday,...
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran lead entering playoffs
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Orange County...
Esports tournament connects high school students with community, tech careers
Santiago Canyon College hosted its first esports competition to give young gamers insight into opportunities...
El Modena a hot team going into CIF-SS baseball playoffs
Baseball notes: El Modena set a school record for wins in a season and won...
Santiago Canyon College agreement with Chapman opens 14 transfer routes
The program opens the door to 14 distinct degree pathways and provides a more streamlined...
Orange Lutheran boys volleyball tops St. Margaret’s in Division 2 semifinals
Sam Utu leads Orange Lutheran to victory in the Division 2 semifinals.
Santa Margarita baseball is prepared for the CIF-SS playoffs
Santa Margarita continued to practice after the regular season ended, just in case it got...
Santa Margarita baseball receives at-large spot in CIF-SS playoffs
Santa Margarita finished last in the Trinity League, but still made it into the CIF...
St. Margaret’s boys volleyball continues its remarkable run of success
Boys volleyball notes: St. Margaret's will be making its sixth straight appearance in the CIF...
5 new Orange County restaurants and food spots to put on your radar
Including a pair of ice cream shops battling for frozen dessert supremacy and a seafood...
Orange County track and field: boys and girls leaderboard, May 6
Orange County's track and field leaders going into the CIF Southern Section prelims on Saturday,...
Pre-enrollment contact at center of Orange Lutheran softball transfer case
Softball notes: Senior Morgan Fitzpatrick, who transferred from Los Alamitos, is awaiting the decision on...
Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra joins Fullerton at front of the pack
JSerra climbs to No. 2 to join top-ranked Fullerton atop the Orange County softball rankings...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Huntington Beach stay in top spots
JSerra, Marina and Mission Viejo rise in this week's Orange County baseball rankings.
JSerra softball tops Orange Lutheran again for share of first place
Liliana Escobar pitches a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts to help JSerra tie Orange Lutheran atop...
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...
Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 29
There are some record setters among this season's Orange County track and field leaders.
Fryer: Canyon, Fullerton among schools changing names, logos due to new law
Canyon will be the Cobras and Fullerton the Red Hawks starting next school year to...
Notable transfers for Orange County football, May 6
Fourteen players are on Dan Albano's list of transfers to watch in Orange County football.
Another local sales tax could be on the ballot for Orange voters to decide
The Orange City Council plans to talk more about a local 1% sales tax at...
Softball roundup: Sunny Hills’ Elayna Marquez hits three home runs in win
OCVarsity's roundup of the top softball games in Orange County on Wednesday, April 29.
All-County girls wrestling: Aubree Gutierrez is the OC wrestler of the year
The Marina sophomore leads the selections for the All-Orange County girls wrestling team for the...
Softball roundup: El Modena, JSerra, Yorba Linda collect critical league wins
OCVarsity's roundup of the top softball games in Orange County on Tuesday, April 28.
Orange Lutheran tops No. 1 seed Beckman in first round of boys volleyball playoffs
Sam Utu and Josiah Trautman lead Orange Lutheran to a four-set victory over Beckman in...
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...
Cypress baseball adds another title to long list of league championships
Baseball notes: Cypress coach John Weber gives credit to the players and his coaching staff...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Mission Viejo, San Clemente rising
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach are the top two teams in this week's Orange County...
Status Update: Mucho Mucho Market expanding to Mission Viejo; Dick’s opens in Brea
The Mission Viejo store will have options not available in Laguna Niguel, including hot food...
Orange Lutheran mourns passing of beloved ex-athletic director Nancy Paul
Paul, 86, died in hospice care in Orange after a lengthy illness. She served in...
Six Orange County teams in Division 1 for CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs
Six Orange County teams are in Division 1 for the CIF Southern Section boys volleyball...
Orange Lutheran softball powers past Santa Margarita to keep grip on first place
Rylee Silva tosses six shutout innings and hits a home run as the Lancers maintain...
El Modena Basin is undergoing drainage and cleaning, prompting wildlife recovery efforts
The basin at El Modena Park is expected to return to its normal depth by...
Jordyn Noriega’s walk-off single lifts Villa Park softball past El Dorado
Noriega singles in Abby Urbanski with the winning run with two outs in the seventh...
Fryer: Orange baseball finds an ace to lead its pursuit of league title
Evan Gonzalez is enjoying his new role on the Orange baseball team, which sits on...
The Duffer Brothers, creators of “Stranger Things,” to deliver Chapman University’s graduation address
Twins Matt and Ross Duffer, 42, graduated from the university's Dodge College of Film and...
Orange Lutheran football adds linebacker Iona Uiagalelei of Damien
Uiagalelei is a cousin of Mater Dei's Matamatagi Uiagalelei and former St. John Bosco standouts...
Santiago Canyon grad helps current and former foster youth overcome barriers
Esther Meade coordinates the NextUp and Guardian Scholars programs for the college.
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...
Santiago Canyon College grad urges students to ‘Say yes to every opportunity’
Environmental scientist Elizabeth Rotschedl attributes much of her success to the faculty and staff at...
Orange softball fundraising to improve condition of home field
Softball notes: Replacing the infield dirt tops Orange's wish list of renovations for its home...
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...