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...
San Clemente
Landslide closes section of beach trail in south San Clemente, rail service still operating
A section of the dirt trail at Lasuen Beach, also known as Lost Winds, has...
What’s up with dead lobsters at San Onofre State Beach?
Scores of carcasses are scattered on the shore, but state officials are not sounding any...
All-County boys cross country: Aidan Antonio is the OC athlete of the year
The Woodbridge junior is the Orange County boys cross country runner of the year. Plus,...
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.
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...
Cypress boys basketball stacks up wins over highly ranked OC teams
Boys basketball notes: Cypress has collected wins over some of Orange County's better boys basketball...
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....
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...
Huntington Beach’s Turner nabs gold at ISA world junior championships; USA Surfing earns silver
Huntington Beach High School surf team member Bailey Turner has joined an elite group of...
San Clemente’s Surfing Heritage center closes escrow on Laguna Beach building
The deal will move the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center from the hills in San...
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...
Road into San Onofre Surf Beach will reopen by end of week, officials said
Recent king tides and swell chomped away at the beach, and while access will reopen,...
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...
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,...
Battered by king tides, road into San Onofre Surf Beach is again closed to vehicles
The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard warnings of "tidal overflow" that could flood...
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...
San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall pushes back opening date
Denizens will have to wait a touch longer for their anticipated food hall.
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 boys basketball Top 25: Undefeated Santa Margarita is No. 1
The Trinity League's Santa Margarita and JSerra are 1-2 in this week's Orange County boys...
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...
What the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station looks like with demolition at 80%
The first of the iconic domes that loom over Interstate 5 will start coming down...
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...
Los Alamitos football rallies to beat San Clemente in Division 2 title game
Los Alamitos trails early by two touchdowns before coming back to win the Division 2...
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'...
Another active landslide shuts down north part of San Clemente beach trail
While homes are not threatened in the latest landslide, the slope slip is being evaluated...
Real estate news: Vanguard University selling off-campus housing site
The property features several buildings and a combined 40 housing units at 115 Santa Isabel...
Los Alamitos football seeks revenge against San Clemente in Division 2 final
The Los Alamitos and San Clemente football teams met in league play, and now they...
CIF-SS football championships: Los Alamitos vs. San Clemente in Division 2
A look at the matchup, strengths and key players in the Division 2 final Saturday,...
Landfill trash could help power Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
County officials are exploring ways OC Waste and Recycling and South Coast Water District can...
‘Top Chef’ winner opens Ilya, a coastal Mediterranean spot in San Clemente
Charbel Hayek, the 28-year-old “Top Chef” phenom, knows a thing or two about pressure.
San Clemente floats idea for offshore reef to retain sand, create new surf break
A three-year study proposes the 1,500-foot-long reef off North Beach, while the city also announced...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25, Nov. 24
Santa Margarita is No . 1 in the first in-season rankings of the season.
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...
Fun is unleashed at San Clemente’s annual doggie pool party
It may no longer be "the dog days of summer," but it sure did look...
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...
San Clemente football dominates Leuzinger in CIF-SS Division 2 semifinals
Preston Beck throws two TD passes and Jaxson Rex returns an interception 96 yards for...
Irvine’s Great Park welcomes the Rugby Tens
The San Clemente Rhinos welcome international competition in four divisions for a weeklong event that...
San Clemente, Rancho Palos Verdes look to join forces to address landslide concerns
The coalition idea is a response to several landslides in the region in recent years,...
JSerra girls cross country poised to make history at CIF-SS finals
JSerra's girls cross country team goes for a fifth straight CIF-SS championship Saturday at Mt....
San Clemente finalizing long-term lease for Border Patrol to install cameras on a hilltop and possibly at the pier
The lease agreement is expected to return to the council at its Dec. 9 meeting.
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Friday’s CIF-SS semifinals
Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County games in the CIF-SS semifinals, including Santa Margarita...
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...
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association drops bid to govern surfing at LA28
USA Surfing and the Park City winter sports group have been at odds the past...
Orange County boys basketball preview: Talented Santa Margarita at No. 1
Santa Margarita starts the 2025-26 season ranked No. 1 in Orange County. Our boys basketball...
Surfer walks 1,196 miles to raise awareness for endangered steelhead trout
Sean Jansen set out to walk coast, rivers and mountains where the trout species call...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11
Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
San Clemente surfer Tilly earns third longboard world championship
Her claim to the world tour title came after a grueling battle at the Surf...
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...
11 Orange County girls volleyball teams to play in CIF SoCal Regional
CIF Southern Section champions Cypress and Santa Margarita have first-round matches at home.
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...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 4
Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
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...
Dia de los Muertos events help Orange County communities remember
Many Orange County residents paused this weekend to remember loved ones and ancestors for Dia...
Rooftop deck for San Clemente hotel plan approved by council, but design being addressed for residents
The Lodge at San Clemente, a four-story boutique hotel with a rooftop deck, will build...
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...
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...
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Jaxson Rex, San Clemente
The San Clemente junior has been chosen for this week's Orange County honor.
Albano’s football blitz: Surprise performers rise as playoff races heat up
Dan Albano reacts to Week 9 of the O.C. football season and looks ahead to...
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...
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...
South OC Cars and Coffee will head to public hearing to discuss concerns
The event held at the Outlets at San Clemente each week draws upward 1,000 attendees.
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...
Albano’s football blitz: Playoff projections heat up for Week 9 showdowns
A look at some of the playoff implications heading into Week 9 in Orange County.
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...
Marine pilot who died in crash grew up in OC and is remembered as a ‘man of integrity’
Marine pilot Tyler Braconi, 35, died after the two-seat helicopter crashed while flying as part...
San Clemente girls flag football races past Yorba Linda in CIF-SS playoffs
Chloe Williams throws five touchdowns, including three to Giselle Nacelli, to lead San Clemente to...
South OC Cars and Coffee event in San Clemente to be reviewed by city officials
The event at the Outlets at San Clemente draws thousands of cars and spectators.
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...
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...
Summer Wilson, Aidan Antonio shine at the OC Cross Country Championships
Wilson and Antonio are the sweepstakes winners at the Orange County Championships.
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...
CIF-SS girls volleyball playoff system mostly draws praise from coaches
Coaches say some fine tuning would help what is mostly a successful process.
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...
Fundraiser allows donors to jump off San Clemente Pier
The fundraiser helps PierPride with a goal of sprucing up the pier entry area ahead...
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....
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.
Boys water polo Top 10: San Clemente, San Juan Hills rise for stretch run
San Clemente and San Juan Hills are ranked No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, for...
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.
Several Orange County coaches, administrators going into CIF-SS Hall of Fame
Myron Miller, Fred DiPalma, Alan Clinton and Mark Calentino are among the group selected for...
Gema, an acclaimed Mexican restaurant in San Clemente, has closed
Juan Pablo Cruz's highly acclaimed Mexican gastronomy spot in San Clemente has closed just under...
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...
Would San Clemente voters approve 1% sales tax to restore beaches, better fire protection?
The new citizen-led effort would raise revenue to help eroding beaches along the sand-starved beach,...
OCFA establishes helipad for quicker emergency responses in south Orange County
A helicopter will be stationed at the helipad during dangerous conditions like Santa Ana wind...
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.
Orange County girls volleyball Top 10: Mater Dei continues reign
Mater Dei , Los Alamitos and Newport Harbor are the top three teams in the...
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...
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...
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 girls volleyball: Mater Dei at No. 1 in the rankings
Mater Dei, Los Alamitos and Newport Harbor hold the top three spots in the Orange...
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...