Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita still on top
Santa Margarita is still No. 1, while Mater Dei and Los Alamitos move up in...
Mission Viejo
Michael Echaves, Mark Nolan named coaches for OC All-Star Football Classic
The coaches will lead the North and South teams in the 66th edition of the...
Thrifting at Trabuco Hills High is cool, trendy and teaches life skills
Students opened Monty & Millie’s Exchange, a thrift shop set up in a classroom and...
All-County girls cross country: Summer Wilson is the OC athlete of the year
The Irvine senior is the Orange County girls cross country athlete of the year. The...
Corona del Mar boys basketball holds off Cypress to remain undefeated
Corona del Mar beats Cypress to remain undefeated, plus highlights from other games Tuesday.
Orange County’s football leagues are set for 2026 and 2027 seasons
A look at the composition of the county's 11 football-only leagues for the 2026 and...
Fryer: Santa Margarita’s football team highlights an excellent fall
Steve Fryer looks back at the fall sports season in Orange County. One team stood...
OCVarsity’s All-Orange County Football Team for 2025
This season’s top players are honored on the All-County football team for the 2025 season.
All-County Football 2025: Luke Fahey is the offensive player of the year
The Ohio State-bound quarterback led Mission Viejo to several major victories and the No. 1...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita remains at No. 1
Santa Margarita continues in the No. 1 spot in the Orange County boys basketball rankings....
Fryer: JSerra’s next football coach might be another ‘big splash’ hire
JSerra might seek to duplicate what Santa Margarita did when it hired Carson Palmer as...
Irvine’s Summer Wilson, Trabuco Hills’ girls team compete in prestigious Nike Cross Nationals
Wilson finishes in 23rd-place in the meet and the girls teams for Trabuco Hills finishes...
El Dorado beats La Habra to win Gary Raya boys basketball tournament
Boys basketball notes: The Golden Hawks improved to 9-1 with the win over the Highlanders.
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita, JSerra in top two spots
Santa Margarita is 9-1 overall and in the top spot in the Orange County rankings,...
Laguna Hills setting district map for future elections, Mission Viejo chooses staggered term limits
The Laguna Hills City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to hold a final public hearing...
Republican Laura Bassett, interested in coastal issues, launches bid for state Senate seat
Bassett is vying for the 38th Senate District, represented now by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, a...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Dec. 2
Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the final rankings
CIF-SS Division 1 champion Santa Margarita finishes No. 1 in the final Orange County football...
Summer Wilson, Aidan Antonio qualify for Nike Nationals cross country meet
The JSerra and Trabuco Hills girls teams and the San Clemente boys team will also...
Irvine’s Summer Wilson sets record at CIF State Cross Country Championships
The Irvine senior sets a state record with her time at Woodward Park; Dana Hills'...
Fix broken household items — and meet some neighbors — at Mission Viejo’s first Repair Café
Volunteers will be on hand to mend broken items for free, and demonstrate various repair...
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita at No. 1 going into CIF-SS finals
Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 spot in the Orange County football poll after making...
Here are nearly 100 Orange County holiday events you can do in 2025
And in a touch of holiday magic, most of the events on this list are...
Monserrat Santillan-Silva’s fast improvement leads to CIF-SS cross country title
The Century senior and Irvine's Summer Wilson leave their mark on the CIF-SS finals, and...
Rady Children’s Hospital pup is just what the doctor ordered
The specially trained 2-year-old black Labrador with a touch of golden retriever is the first...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 18
Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals
Santa Margarita is No. 1 by itself in this week's Orange County football poll. Mater...
3 O.C. boys water polo teams to start CIF SoCal Regional at home
Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar and Capistrano Valley play at home in the first round...
Mater Dei football shuts out Mission Viejo in Division 1 quarterfinals
Mater Dei rushes for three scores and receives two sacks from Shaun Scott as it...
CIF-SS boys water polo: Preview of OC’s championship matches Saturday
A preview of the CIF-SS boys water polo finals involving Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar,...
Bravo for service to country, caring for others and helping community
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
Volunteers fabric quilts out of gratitude for veterans’ service
Five veterans from the Reata Glen Retirement Community in Mission Viejo were presented hand-sewn quilts...
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for the CIF-SS quarterfinals
Steve Fryer previews this week's top CIF-SS quarterfinals for the Orange County teams, including Mission...
The best bakeries in Orange County right now
This guide details some of the best-of-the-best bakeries to help plan your Thanksgiving and Christmas...
Capistrano Valley boys water polo edges Redondo to reach CIF-SS finals
Capistrano Valley wins its third consecutive one-goal game to reach the CIF-SS Division 2 final...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11
Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo, Santa Margarita share No. 1
Santa Margarita moves into a tie with Mission Viejo for the No. 1 spot in...
Saddleback College Emeritus glass exhibit showcases denizens of the deep
Ocean creatures of all kinds made of stained and fused glass are on display through...
Saddleback College leans into auto, culinary careers at new Tustin campus
President Elliot Stern is focusing on getting people trained for in-demand careers with living wages.
Fryer: Predictions for all divisions of the CIF-SS football playoffs
Steve Fryer's predictions for every division in the CIF Southern Section football playoffs.
Orange County plans Veterans Day 2025 celebrations with fields of flags, remembrance ceremonies
If you are a veteran or you would like to participate in commemorating the service...
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is closed temporarily by mountain lion activity
Few details were given about the reason for the closure or how long it would...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 4
Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Mission Viejo football dealing with injuries beyond loss of Vance Spafford
Spafford will miss the playoffs for Mission Viejo, which is also facing injuries to JD...
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo
Fahey set a school record with 569 passing yards in a win over Los Alamitos.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo at No. 1 as regular season ends
Mission Valley is the No. 1 team in the Orange County football rankings going into...
CIF-SS football playoffs: 8 teams picked for Division 1 came down to ratings
CIF-SS assistant commissioner Joe Hoggatt explains the size of the Division 1 bracket, which has...
Fryer: San Juan Hills (1-9) gets into CIF-SS playoffs, keeps JSerra out
Despite having to forfeit seven wins, San Juan Hills gets a CIF-SS at-large berth and...
Tustin football beats Capistrano Valley to defend Delta League title
Junior Elijah Robinson rushes for three touchdowns to help lead Tustin to its second consecutive...
Fryer: What we’re likely to see in the CIF-SS football playoff pairings
The brackets, which will be released Sunday morning, will probably have some surprises -- or...
Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 30
The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...
Los Angeles favorite Prime Pizza expands to Orange County
The pizzeria takes its classic New York-style pies outside of L.A. County for the first...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 28
Steve Fryer reveals his Orange County Top 25 football poll vote, and how he ranks...
Planned Parenthood of OC, San Bernardino getting cash infusion from state
$140 million for seven Planned Parenthood affiliates in California will keep 109 clinics open.
Mission Viejo football adds transfers from Bishop Montgomery and Hawaii
Amaziah Siale from Kapa'a of Hawaii and Hansen Makaafi from Bishop Montgomery played against Edison...
Orange County football Top 25: San Clemente’s win shakes up rankings
San Clemente's win over Los Alamitos shakes up the Orange County football poll to begin...
Talon Spencer leads Capistrano Valley football past El Modena for key win
The junior runs for two touchdowns and throws a TD pass as Capistrano Valley sets...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 22
How Fryer voted this week in the Orange County Top 25, plus his teams for...
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 9’s top games
Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including a...
Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 22
The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...
Bravo for achievements in military, space and community service
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo stays at No. 1 in Week 9
Mission Viejo is No. 1 in the Orange County football poll for the second week...
Mission Viejo football gets past San Clemente with second-half surge
A strong second half leads Mission Viejo to victory over San Clemente in an Alpha...
JSerra girls flag football seeded first for CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs
JSerra plays host to Trabuco Hills in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs...
Fryer: Top teams ready to run in Orange County Cross Country Championships
The Orange County Cross Country Championship will feature many of the county's top teams and...
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 8’s top games
Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including St....
Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 15
The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 14
Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo back at No. 1
Santa Margarita's win over Mater Dei shakes up the top of the Orange County rankings.
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 7
Steve Fryer shows how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
Orange County football Top 25: Corona del Mar rises to No. 10 in Week 7
Corona del Mar moves into the Top 10 of the Orange County football rankings after...
Status Update: New stores open at Mission Viejo mall, San Clemente outlets
While construction begins on the mall's new outdoor village, the interior continues to add new...
2 Amazon Fresh grocery stores are closing in Orange County
After the closures in November, the company will operate 19 Fresh stores in the region.
Fryer: Leaders for Orange County’s football awards at the halfway point
Halfway through the football season is a good time to take a look at the...
College district trustees now want to revoke $750K grant from battery storage developer
The South Orange County Community College District is expected to decide later this month.
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 1
Steve Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Albano’s football blitz: Hot topics entering league play
The OCVarsity reporter gets you ready for the start of league play this week.
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei, Mission Viejo in top two spots
Mater Dei stays at No. 1 in the Orange County football rankings, just ahead of...
Corona del Mar football looks sharp in victory over Trabuco Hills
Corona del Mar beats Trabuco Hills in the final nonleague game of the season for...
Fryer: Big battles ahead as OC football begins league play next week
Taking a look at the favorites for the titles and the big showdowns for each...
Mission Viejo signs deal to host the Netherlands for the 2028 Olympics
Hosting countries and team will be an economic boost for local businesses and ignite Olympic...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Sept. 24
Steve Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 5’s top games
Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including Bishop...
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei retakes No. 1 spot in Week 5 poll
Mater Dei returns to No. 1 in the Orange County football poll after a big...
Los Osos project in Mission Viejo gets fresh look to see if it still makes sense
Proposals for how the center across from City Hall could be developed are due by...
Status Update: Trader Joe’s expansion in Orange due by Thanksgiving
Also in the news: A shopping center in Mission Viejo has reopened as a furniture...
Riverside City College football team falls to Saddleback in double overtime
The Tigers let a 14-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter and then fell...
Football roundup: No. 1 Mission Viejo loses; Trabuco Hills tops Brea Olinda
OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the Week 4 games on...
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei falls, Mission Viejo rises to No. 1
Mission Viejo replaces Mater Dei as the No. 1 team in the Orange County football...
Football roundup: Mission Viejo, JSerra, Laguna Beach earn Week 3 wins
OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the Week 3 games on...
Mission Viejo is finalizing plans for a commemorative 4-sided obelisk for country’s 250th anniversary
The commemorative obelisk will be unveiled on July 4, 2026 in commemoration of the 250th...
Orange County football leagues will restructure for 2026 and 2027 seasons
The top 60 teams in the ratings will be divided into 10 six-team leagues. That's...
Fryer: A look at the early surprises, standouts in Orange County football
Steve Fryer takes a look at the early-season trends in Orange County high school football.
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 3’s top games
Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including Mater...
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo
Fahey threw five touchdown passes in Mission Viejo's rout of Folsom.
Orange County football Top 25: Los Alamitos moves up after win over Serra
Los Alamitos moves up in the Orange County football Top 25 after a big victory...
Father gets bragging rights as Crean Lutheran tops Capistrano Valley
Crean Lutheran's strong finish to the second quarter helps Rick Curtis win the first football...
Football roundup: Orange tops Laguna Hills in 5OT thriller in Week 1
OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the Week 1 games on...
Fryer: National No. 1 Mater Dei left without a football game this week
Bishop Montgomery's football aspirations come crashing down, and Mater Dei feels the impact.
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 1’s top games
Fryer's analysis for five of the top high school football games this week. Santa Margarita...