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...
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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...
Could mysterious news site with ties to Orange County influence 2026 election?
The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent Republican...
Newport Beach Restaurant Week returns after 4-year hiatus
Get your reservations ready.
Dunn: Saluting beloved football coach Mike White
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County...
Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all stores New Year’s Eve
Founder Candace Nelson was surprised by the closures, which come without explanation from the company's...
King tides this week could mean flooding, but also opens up an underwater world at local tide pools
King tides are a natural, predictable phenomenon that lets scientists and everyday marine enthusiasts marvel...
Status Update: Richland Aesthetics med spa expands to Newport Beach
The boutique clinic offers all the modern technology of skincare with "a concierge-level patient experience,"...
Real estate news: Orange City Square office complex sells for $89 million
The buyer was MGR Real Estate in Ontario.
State commission: Newport Beach mooring rate plan OK, but city should adjust private dock rates
Boaters in the harbor, some of whom face increases as much as 400% under the...
Sage Hill girls basketball completes dramatic title run in Nike TOC
Girls basketball notes: Sage Hill wins close games in the semifinals and finals in its...
All-County girls volleyball: Layli Ostovar is the OC player of the year
The Mater Dei senior earns the top honor on the All-County girls volleyball team for...
New plan to cap ghost well on Balboa Peninsula after drilling holes proved tricky
Newport Beach officials hope to pause work on Balboa Peninsula over Christmas to give residents...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Cypress in Top 10 after two big wins
Cypress, Canyon, Los Alamitos make big moves in this week's Orange County boys basketball rankings....
Final night of Hanukkah celebrated with community at Newport Beach Jewish center
"Holding the celebration on this night sends a clear message that every person can be...
Mater Dei girls water polo holds off Newport Harbor in Holiday Cup final
Maggie Ryan and Delaney Hook combine for three power-play goals in the fourth period to...
From ‘Wicked’ to Who-Ville, owners deck their boats for Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
This is the water parade's 117th year, and it will continue to run nightly through...
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...
Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett dies in Newport Beach at 91
He spent decades dodging bullets and bombs to bring the world eyewitness accounts of war...
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in 2025
After a year of eating and drinking across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland...
All-County boys water polo: Kai Kaneko is the OC player of the year
Kaneko led Newport Harbor to a second straight CIF-SS Open Division title. Also, the selections...
New Year’s Eve: 5 dinners in Orange County that are worth the splurge
Take heed: Book your table sooner rather than later as these spots fill up quickly.
Dredging project to remove sediment kicks off in Newport Harbor
The project will not affect the annual boat parade, but will remove sediment that has built...
Newport Harbor boys basketball tops Servite in Western Showcase final
Boys basketball notes: Marcel Aguilar leads Newport Harbor to a win in the Western Showcase...
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....
Girls basketball coach Kerwin Walters is out at Sage Hill
Sage Hill has named Mike Farzley, an associate director of athletics, as 'interim program head'...
Mall dining: The ultimate guide to eating at Fashion Island
The retail institution offers a bounty of high-end spots, as well as a food court...
What’s in a name? Check out the origin stories for five OC spots
Throughout Orange County, places pay homage to people, stories and lure, the namesakes sticking through...
Homeless encampment cleared from Santa Ana River marsh near Newport Beach
County and federal officials removed tents and debris along the Santa Ana River Marsh, a...
Holiday boat parades big and small will float across OC
There's the mega Newport Beach event, celebrating its 117th year, and a small-town boat parade...
Get your fill of the holiday spirit with these festive seasonal cocktails
These holiday drinks are only available for a limited time.
Where you can watch a free holiday boat parade in Southern California
Head out to enjoy the colorful, free, festive atmosphere that always include lighted-up boats —...
See 12 days of Christmas movies at Newport Beach’s historic Lido Theater
If you want to have an old-fashioned Christmas, then head to the Art Deco-style historic...
Lott Trophy board member Bitetti dedicated his life to others
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County...
Sage Hill girls basketball bounces back with a win over San Clemente
Amalia Holguin scores 20 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead No. 4-ranked Sage Hill to...
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.
Jumping, close encounter humpbacks thrilling passengers on the sea
Humpbacks have been hanging off the coast for the past month, to the delight of...
Body found off Crestline highway identified as missing Newport Beach woman
58-year-old Aryan Papoli was reported missing last month.
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach could represent conservative Orange County cities if reelected
The new 42nd Congressional District will include OC communities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and...
15 free fun things to do for the holidays in Southern California
Here are free fun things you can do in Southern California to get into the...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25, Nov. 24
Santa Margarita is No . 1 in the first in-season rankings of the season.
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...
Newport Harbor boys water polo sinks Cathedral Catholic for regional title
Newport Harbor defeats the San Diego Section powerhouse for the fifth time in six matches...
Corona del Mar’s girls tennis beats Portola for CIF SoCal Regional crown
Corona del Mar leans on its depth and desire to play for coach Jamie Gresh...
NMUSD board trustee says regrets lack of transparency over hit-and-run, is focused on schools
At this week's Newport-Mesa school board meeting, several speakers criticized the board for not disclosing...
Dunn: A connected Newport Harbor High team fought its way to CIF victory 20 years ago
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County...
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 boys athlete of the week: Kai Kaneko, Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor senior is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
Status Update: Kim Kardashian’s Skims opens at South Coast Plaza
Also in the news: Ulta is back at the Village at Orange, and Nothing Bundt...
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...
Newport Harbor boys water polo dominates Corona del Mar for CIF-SS Open title
Newport Harbor holds Corona del Mar to a season-low scoring output and receives four goals...
Phil Immel, OC’s luxury real estate ‘King of Monarch Bay,’ dies at 70
Known as the "King of Monarch Bay," Immel sold 90% of the oceanfront property in...
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,...
CIF-SS girls tennis: Storm alters the schedule for championships
Corona del Mar, Portola, Villa Park, Laguna Hills and Santiago have advanced to the finals,...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11
Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
OC History: John Wayne Airport was once home to Drag Races
Back when John Wayne Airport was called Orange County Airport, its runway was used for...
Previews of the CIF-SS girls flag football championships Saturday
A look at the three O.C. games in the CIF-SS girls flag football finals on...
Dunn: U.S. military veterans surprised by Veterans Relief Foundation gift
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County...
CIF-SS finalists in girls flag football praised for growing sport
Orange County teams JSerra, Orange Lutheran, Corona del Mar and Anaheim will play for CIF-SS...
Water polo player spotlight: Luke Weichert, Sage Hill
Weichert scored six goals to lead Sage Hill to a win in the CIF-SS Division...
Newport Beach police video shows suspect firing at officers before being fatally shot in September
The suspect was suspected of killing a woman during a carjacking in Carlsbad hours before...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 4
Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Map: Every OC restaurant featured in ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 19
The Housewives appeared in over two dozen Southern California restaurants. Find out where.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Emilie Lew, Corona del Mar
The Corona del Mar tennis player claimed the singles title in the Sunset League.
Status Update: Zara Man makes US debut at South Coast Plaza
Tory Burch also opened a store at the Costa Mesa retail center.
Undefeated Corona del Mar girls tennis seeded first for CIF-SS playoffs
Corona del Mar and Portola are seeded No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in Division...
Melissa Etheridge, celebrity friends raise $1 million for push for emerging opioid treatments
Hugh Jackman and Ashley McBryde help the Etheridge Foundation in the inaugural Rock Jam event...
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in October
From witches brew to pumpkin spice to fall comfort foods, here are the best things...
Man who killed his parents, housekeeper in Newport Beach was sane, jury decides
Nicholson faces life in prison without the possibility of parole when sentenced on Dec. 19.
Support for Orange County’s first wave park, Snug Harbor, a sign of changing attitudes
The wave pool that earned approval from Newport Beach city leaders is a first for...
Orange County’s first wave pool approved by Newport Beach City Council
The Snug Harbor project is proposed to replace part of a Newport Beach golf course...
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...
5 Thanksgiving feasts in Orange County worth the splurge
If your pocketbook can handle it, redirect some of your graciousness to one of Orange...
Parents sentenced to 9 years for child abuse that left infant blind, quadriplegic
The 10-month-old boy suffered permanent neurological damage due to malnutrition and exposure to extreme temperatures,...
Shrinking beaches, shrinking revenue: Sand erosion a concern for businesses, economy
The Orange County Business Council held a gathering this week in Newport Beach to address...
Laguna Beach boys water polo ‘excited’ with CIF-SS Open Division selection
Laguna Beach edges Loyola for the eighth and final spot in Open Division playoffs; defending...
Balboa Peninsula residents back in homes after methane gasses are diffused
Seven homes were red-tagged when high levels of methane were detected leaking from one home...
Fryer: CIF-SS playoffs process needs a small change to reward worthy teams
Beckman girls volleyball is the latest Orange County team to miss out on the playoffs...
Methane leak leads to evacuation of 7 homes on Balboa Peninsula
The city ordered the evacuation due to a leak of methane gas believed to have...
Man convicted of killing parents, housekeeper in Newport Beach
Jurors must determine if he was legally insane at the time of the 2019 killings.
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...
Girls volleyball Top 10: Mater Dei at No. 1 going into playoffs, Oct. 20
Mater Dei, Los Alamitos and San Juan Hills have the top three spots in the...
Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach win water polo tournaments
Newport Harbor defends its crown at the North-South Challenge while Corona del Mar and Laguna...
Status Update: Cinnabon, Dave’s Hot Chicken closures in Orange County
The Cinnabon closure was one more store going dark at Westminster Mall.
Car flips multiple times in major Newport Beach intersection, debris damages businesses
The driver was transported to a hospital after striking a center median at MacArthur Boulevard...
Real estate news: Intergenerational housing for seniors, young adults coming to Santa Ana
The first of its kind campus in Orange County will provide housing and supportive services...
CIF-SS girls volleyball playoff system mostly draws praise from coaches
Coaches say some fine tuning would help what is mostly a successful process.
Orange County’s 9 most distinctive and unique restaurants
Forget your usual haunts. When you need more than just dinner, check out a roster...
Dunn Deal: Sea Kings’ athletic quarterback has team on the inside track to a title
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County...
Newport Harbor girls volleyball preps for playoffs with sweep of San Clemente
Newport Harbor sweeps San Clemente in the final regular-season match for both girls volleyball teams.
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 14
Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
‘Stronger Than You Think’ details journey of shark attack amputee to 2024 Paris podium
The film follows Ali Truwit, whose leg was amputated following a shark attack in 2023....
Newport Beach Film Festival readies for the spotlight with films, parties, talks
The 26th Newport Beach Film Festival kicks off Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 23,...
608 Dahlia in Corona del Mar to close, chef Jessica Roy announces
"608 Dahlia was inspired by its unique setting among the blooming flower streets of Corona...
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.
American women thrive at Elite Beach Pro Tour event at Newport Beach
Three American women's teams reached the quarterfinals and four others advanced to Thursday's round of...
World’s best open play at Elite 16 beach volleyball event at Newport Beach
Crabb brothers split two matches in pool play; Former USC stars Megan Kraft and Terese...
Crystal Cove courtyard estate with subterranean garage seeks $65 million
The three-story home spans 11,095 square feet and has six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a...
HOPE girls basketball showcase returns to O.C. this weekend with 110 teams
Mater Dei and Sage Hill are among the top teams for the event, which will...
Boys water polo Top 10: Corona del Mar at No. 2 for Newport Harbor game
Corona del Mar passes JSerra for the No. 2 spot in advance of a match...