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Downtown Disney traffic jam forces Disneyland to reroute walkway during Porto’s construction
The Downtown Disney walkway closure and backstage bypass are expected to be necessary for about...
Status Update: Super Pets closing in Orange; slate of new retail, pickleball coming to OC
A slate of new leases will see pickleball in RSM, Panda Mart in Laguna Niguel...
Esperanza, Fountain Valley boys wrestling teams win CIF-SS team titles
Esperanza and Fountain Valley win team championships in the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships on...
Boys basketball playoffs: Crean Lutheran, Canyon, JSerra advance to quarterfinals
OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the boys basketball games Friday in the CIF-SS playoffs.
Orange County boys wrestling rankings, Feb. 13
The Orange County boys wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.
Orange County girls wrestling rankings, Feb. 13
The Orange County girls wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.
Disneyland to play Walt Disney and Abe Lincoln animatronic shows in rotation
'Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln' and 'Walt Disney - A Magical Life' will both play...
Disneyland lets attic brides get married at the Haunted Mansion — Husbands beware!
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons will begin offering the ceremonies in July starting at...
Girls basketball playoffs: Sage Hill, Orange Lutheran, Troy win first-round games
OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the girls basketball games Thursday in the CIF-SS playoffs.
Madi Lam leads Santa Margarita girls basketball past Esperanza in playoffs
Lam records a triple-double against her former school to help push Santa Margarita to a...
Fryer: Former Laguna Hills athletes now successful coaches at the school
Laguna Hills coaches who played sports at the high school have led their teams to...
Rick Garretson returns to Servite as head coach for football team
Garretson returns to Servite as the school's new head coach. He won two state football...
Disneyland to demolish building to clear path for new parking garage
Work is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026 on the 6,000-space Eastside parking structure.
Disneyland to play a key role in ESPN’s ‘Year of the Super Bowl’ celebration
ESPN launches a year-long marketing campaign for the first Super Bowl ever broadcast on the...
19-year-old charged with murder in stabbing death of homeless man in Anaheim
Police said the 60-year-old victim was stabbed in an alley late Sunday night.
Ex-con gets 10 years for Anaheim bank robbery, confining employees
He had been released from San Quentin state prison the day before.
Orange County girls basketball storylines to follow in the CIF-SS playoffs
Girls basketball notes: The first-round game between Esperanza and Santa Margarita in Division 1 is...
Is Disneyland planning a ‘LuminAria’ version of ‘World of Color’?
Disney’s nighttime spectacular boss Steven Davison teases a return of the 2001 holiday fireworks and...
Free fun things to do for Valentine’s Day 2026
Why spend a fortune? Enjoy these things for nothing at all.
Servite linebacker Allen ‘Cinco’ Kennett transfers to Santa Margarita
Kennett earned first-team All-Trinity League honors in the fall after leading Servite in tackles as...
CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs have some interesting first-round matchups
Boys basketball notes: There are three first-round games between two teams that are ranked in...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita is No. 1 going into playoffs
Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the rankings at the end of the regular season,...
Learning lab created in Anaheim by Tiger Woods’ foundation marks 20 years enhancing education
Since 2006, the learning lab on Gilbert Street and Crescent Avenue, in Woods’ former hometown,...
OCVibe selects name for food hall, announces new bar and lounge concepts
"Katella Commons is intended to be a gathering place for Anaheim. Every kitchen, bar and...
Final Orange County boys soccer Top 10: Mater Dei stays at No. 1
Mater Dei finishes at the No. 1 in the final Orange County boys soccer rankings...
Disneyland throws Super Bowl victory parade for Seahawks stars
Cheering fans lined the Disneyland parade route along Main Street U.S.A. for the Seahawks Victory...
Parade marches in OC to celebrate Black history, community pride
Following the Saturday morning parade was the annual Unity Festival that kept the celebration going...
Additional case of measles exposure reported at Disneyland, health officials say
The potential exposure happened on Jan. 22.
Corona del Mar boys basketball lands in Open Division for CIF-SS playoffs
Santa Margarita is the No. 2 seed in the Open Division, Crean Lutheran is No....
Three Trinity League teams in Open Division of CIF-SS boys soccer playoffs
Mater Dei, JSerra and Orange Lutheran are in the elite Open Division of the CIF...
Corona del Mar boys basketball is 27-1 relying on ‘unselfish’ approach
Boys basketball notes: Corona del Mar won the Sunset League title by sharing the ball...
Where to eat and drink this Galentine’s Day in Orange County
Nine spots for celebrating the holiday that got its start on an episode of "Parks...
Anaheim Hills briefs: Canyon Hills Library hosts K-Pop celebration
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area.
Why Disneyland can leave Kylo Ren’s ship parked in Galaxy’s Edge
Darth Vader will make appearances in the Star Wars themed land starting on April 29.
Disneyland’s Napa Rose: What you get with the $188 tasting menu
The California wine country-themed restaurant reopens Feb. 6 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.
Anaheim’s city manager, the ‘longest-tenured’ in the city’s recent history, resigns
The City Council unanimously accepted Jim Vanderpool's request to move up his plans for retirement...
Disneyland’s Napa Rose: First look inside the remodeled restaurant
The wine country-themed fine dining restaurant reopens Feb. 6 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.
Esperanza girls basketball edges Villa Park for undefeated league title
Charlotte Muller scores the winning basket with 6.2 seconds left off an inbound pass as...
Chris Reinert resigns as football coach at Servite
Reinert was the head coach at Servite for three seasons and had one appearance in...
Mater Dei boys basketball advances in Trinity League tournament
Mater Dei, coming off two tough losses last week, to beat Orange Lutheran on the...
Crean Lutheran has a long break before boys basketball playoffs begin
Boys basketball notes: Crean Lutheran must endure a long break between its last regular-season game...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Orange Lutheran rises after big win
Orange Lutheran moves up in the Orange County boys basketball rankings after a big win...
Disney gives tepid outlook as it prepares for a new CEO
Disney said it expects challenges attracting international tourists to its domestic parks in its fiscal...
Anaheim city manager said will move up plans to retire, he’s meeting in closed session with City Council Tuesday night
An item for a "public employee resignation" appears on the city's Tuesday, Feb. 3, closed...
Disneyland After Dark tickets go on sale for 2 more late night events
The Star Wars Nite and Disney Channel Nite after hours, separate admission events return to...
San Juan Hills’ Timmy Herr rallies South in OC all-star football game
The senior tosses two TDs in the second half to help the South extend its...
K1 Speed in Irvine hosts state championship competition
The best K1 racers in the state are battling it out this weekend in Irvine,...
Cypress boys basketball keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Canyon
Cypress is victorious in a must-win game Friday and still has a chance to earn...
Visit Anaheim says it’s ‘poised for success’ with tourism on the rise
This year's convention bookings in the city are expected to generate $1.74 billion in total...
Disneyland’s Napa Rose: Sneak peek at the new menu
The California wine country-themed fine dining restaurant reopens Feb. 6 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.
Fryer: Basketball playoffs approach, but first come some league tournaments
Two Orange County boys basketball leagues will have league tournaments before the CIF Southern Section...
South aims to extend winning streak in Orange County all-star football game
The South rides a 10-game winning streak into the Orange County North vs. South All-Star...
Didn’t book a $1,500 dinner at Noma? Try these 7 OC restaurants instead
If you yearn for the gastronomic experience minus the booking bloodspot, check out the following...
Anaheim briefs: Learn how to help in an emergency with CERT training
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community.
Anaheim woman, accused of decapitating her boyfriend, is brought back from Mexico
Ashley Marie Lira, 23, immediately fled to Mexico after allegedly killing her boyfriend of two...
Anaheim Transportation Network, which shuttles visitors, others in resort area, to begin ‘wind-down’ of operations
The public transportation network that moves more than 8 million travelers a year is now...
Rosters for the Orange County all-star girls flag football game Saturday
The coaches for the game at Newport Harbor High are Esperanza's Jimmy Valverde and Newport...
What’s next for Angel Stadium? Anaheim city staffers asked to find out
City staffers were asked at Tuesday's council meeting to get back to city leaders with...
Disneyland closes 6 attractions during busy festival season
The new closures join Rise of the Resistance and 4 other attractions already shuttered for...
Anaheim city manager leaves a closed session questioning unscathed
James Vanderpool has been the city manager since 2020.
Disney shelved ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ documentary for years
‘I was thinking this would never see the light of day,’ filmmaker Leslie Iwerks says.
Orange County girls basketball Top 25: Streaking Sage Hill remains No. 1
Sage Hill remains No. 1 in the Orange County girls basketball rankings, ahead of Mater...
Anaheim High’s historic Cook Auditorium stage filled again after 6 years of renovations
The school district completed a $7 million renovation to the 90-year-old performance center at Anaheim...
Anaheim officials to question city manager behind closed doors Tuesday
Mayor Aitken asked for the council to be able to question Vanderpool in closed session...
Big games on the schedule as boys basketball regular season winds down
Boys basketball notes: It's a crucial week for Orange County teams as league championships will...
Disneyland sets reopening date for Napa Rose — how to get reservations
Napa Rose will begin accepting reservations on Jan. 27 ahead of the grand reopening on...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Servite enter Top 10
Orange Lutheran and Servite enter the Top 10 of the Orange County boys basketball rankings.
Anaheim Union school board open to possible repurposing of Hope School campus after students move
After this school year, Hope's more than 200 students will be relocated to the Orangeview...
Riverside man accused of manslaughter after pregnant woman dies in Anaheim collision
Daniel Ramos, 24, was drunk and ran a red light before the collision, police allege....
Servite basketball gets a boost with win over Los Alamitos
Basketball roundup: Servite gets a much-needed win and other highlights from Saturday's games in the...
Walt Disney made up Disneyland as he went along during construction in the mid-1950s
‘We built Disneyland with probably not 10% of the plans to start with,’ Disney Legend...
Godinez girls basketball surges in the fourth quarter to beat Segerstrom
Girls basketball roundup: Godinez opens the fourth quarter with a 16-0 run and remanins a...
Disneyland’s Lunar New Year: 12 new things to eat and drink ranked from best to worst
The food fest at Disney California Adventure kicked off on Jan. 23 and runs through...
OC businesses report they are struggling under ICE raids and tariffs, new survey says
The study was a joint effort between Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento's office and the...
Fryer: Schools react to claim that Trinity League teams made offers to star player
A San Diego County star football player said he was offered illegal incentives to transfer...
Walt Disney was ‘scared’ Disneyland would never be ready for opening day in 1955
'There isn't one thing that any human being would spend 15 cents to come and...
Anaheim Hills briefs: ‘Once’ opens the Chance’s 2026 season
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area.
Innocent driver killed after police chase ending in Placentia
The victim was driving a car struck by the suspect's pickup, and was pronounced dead...
Albano’s Fab 5: Orange County girls basketball standouts last week, Jan. 21
Dan Albano selects five outstanding players in girls basketball last week.
Boys wrestling: Orange County rankings, Jan. 21
A list of the top wrestlers in Orange County in each division.
Girls wrestling: Orange County rankings, Jan. 21
A list of the top wrestlers in Orange County in each division.
Orange County boys soccer Top 10: Orange Lutheran rises to No. 2
Orange Lutheran ascends to No. 2 in this week's Orange County boys soccer rankings.
Orange County girls basketball Top 25: Sage Hill takes over No. 1 ranking
Sage Hill climbs to No. 1 in the Orange County girls basketball rankings on the...
Disneyland’s Lunar New Year — All the new things you can eat and drink at the food festival
Everything you’ll want to try with the Sip and Savor pass during the food fest...
La Habra’s Acen Jimenez contributing in multiple ways to team’s success
Boys basketball notes: The senior guard's scoring, passing and defense have kept La Habra in...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita hangs on at No. 1
Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 position in the Orange County boys basketball Top 25...
Disneyland closes Oga’s Cantina for extended refurbishment
Disneyland teams will make some updates in Oga's Cantina related to the upcoming expansion of...
Anaheim man arrested, suspected of threatening Vice President J.D. Vance during Disneyland visit last summer
The suspect reportedly admitted to making the threats as a joke to provoke attention and...
Three Fountain Valley wrestlers win championships at Five Counties
Three Fountain Valley wrestlers win their weight division championships in the Five Counties tournament.
Esperanza girls basketball knocks off Villa Park in battle for first place
Avery Kame scores 20 points and Alexa Muller adds 15 as Esperanza moves into sole...
EPA has options for cleaning up contaminated water in north OC, public meetings this month to take input
The EPA will hold three public meetings in January to gather input on cleanup of...
Disneyland dropped plans for 5 missions aboard Millennium Falcon ride, report says
Budget and time constraints at Walt Disney Imagineering trimmed the flight simulator ride down to...
NAMM Show turns 125: Music world’s largest annual trade event returns to Anaheim this week
The NAMM Show, the world's biggest annual music instrument and equipment trade event, celebrates its...
Chain Reaction offers the final viewings of iconic Anaheim venue
The venue has invited fans to come purchase commemorative merch, take photos with friends and...
Anaheim briefs: City’s Sunkist branch starts year with puzzle party, more events
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community.
Albano’s Fab 5: Orange County girls basketball standouts last week, Jan. 14
Dan Albano's selects five outstanding players in girls basketball last week.
Long Beach man arrested, accused of pimping out a 17-year-old girl found at an Anaheim motel
The arrest came after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Discussion extended again for proposed 447-unit housing project at Anaheim Hills Festival center
The council plans to talk again on Feb. 3. Until then, city staff will reevaluate...
When will Disneyland add Star Wars prequel characters to Galaxy’s Edge?
There could be long lines for photos with Darth Maul, Jar Jar Binks or a...
Disneyland adds John Williams’ Star Wars score to Galaxy’s Edge
Soundtrack themes from the first six Star Wars films will play as background music starting...