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February 16, 2026 at 10:53 a.m.

A slate of new leases will see pickleball in RSM, Panda Mart in Laguna Niguel...

Fountain Valley’s boys wrestling team poses with the CIF Southern Section championship plaque they received after winning the CIF-SS Coastal Division team title Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Courtesy of Fountain Valley High School)

Esperanza, Fountain Valley boys wrestling teams win CIF-SS team titles

February 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

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

February 14, 2026 at 12:05 a.m.

OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the boys basketball games Friday in the CIF-SS playoffs.

Surveillance footage showed a suspect at Tustin’s Veterans Sports Park during the early morning hours of Jan. 20, 2026, when Tustin police say six bronze memorial plaques were stolen from the site. The man, identified as Sean Green of Long Beach, was arrested on Feb. 5 in connection with the thefts and similar ones across Orange County. (Courtesy of the Tustin Police Department)

Man charged with thefts of veterans memorial plaques in OC, Long Beach

BySydney Barragan

February 15, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

Police say he's linked to bronze plaque thefts in various cities, including Tustin, Orange, Huntington...

Cars move around the traffic circle at Orange Plaza Park in Orange, CA on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

City of Orange braces for potential electrical workers strike

February 13, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

The city and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47 have been negotiating a...

Orange County girls wrestling rankings, Feb. 13

February 13, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

The Orange County girls wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.

Girls basketball playoffs: Sage Hill, Orange Lutheran, Troy win first-round games

February 13, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the girls basketball games Thursday in the CIF-SS playoffs.

Laguna Hills alums who are on the school’s athletics coaching staff, from left to right: Blake Corbin, Christian Castro, Bobby Morales, Sean Sargeant and Kevin Macare. (Courtesy of Laguna Hills High School)

Fryer: Former Laguna Hills athletes now successful coaches at the school

February 12, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Laguna Hills coaches who played sports at the high school have led their teams to...

Corona del Mar’s girls water polo team defeated host JSerra 12-11 to clinch third place in Group B in the CIF-SS Open Division on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and advance to the crossover round against San Marcos. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar girls water polo holds off JSerra to stay afloat in playoffs

February 12, 2026 at 12:06 a.m.

Girls water polo roundup: Corona del Mar opens a five-goal lead in the first half...

Edison guard Derick Johnson dunks the ball for the score against Corona del Mar in Sunset League boys basketball game in Huntington Beach on Monday, January 12, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs have some interesting first-round matchups

February 11, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Boys basketball notes: There are three first-round games between two teams that are ranked in...

Santa Margarita forward Drew Anderson lets out a yell in celebration after the Eagles won the Trinity Tournament championship at Hope International University in Fullerton on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita is No. 1 going into playoffs

February 10, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the rankings at the end of the regular season,...

James Obleda (8) of Mater Dei celebrates after defeating JSerra in a Trinity League boys soccer game at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Final Orange County boys soccer Top 10: Mater Dei stays at No. 1

February 9, 2026 at 7:50 p.m.

Mater Dei finishes at the No. 1 in the final Orange County boys soccer rankings...

Professor Vikki Katz at Chapman University in Orange, CA, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The Or Initiative aims to equip students with skills they need to engage in civil discourse, digital literacy and nuanced conversations on complex topics. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

In an age of digital discourse, how can educators get youth talking in civil discourse

February 8, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

A report out of Chapman University looks at how teens and teachers are grappling with...

Table No. 107 at The Quiet Woman restaurant in Corona del Mar on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 is famous for being used by “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Where to eat and drink this Galentine’s Day in Orange County

February 6, 2026 at 3:39 p.m.

Nine spots for celebrating the holiday that got its start on an episode of "Parks...

Parking kiosks, here on Thursday, February 5, 2026, have been installed around Old Towne Orange as part of the city’s new paid parking program in Orange, CA. The rollout is expected to be on February 9th. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Things to know before paid parking starts Feb. 9 in Old Towne Orange

February 6, 2026 at 9:55 p.m.

The paid parking program goes live 9 a.m. and will be enforced 9 a.m. through...

Thai boat noodles at Hanuman Thai, which will open a new space in Orange in February. (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Three new restaurants coming soon to Orange County

February 5, 2026 at 7:41 p.m.

A handful of new eateries are poised to replace shuttered ones in the coming months.

Esperanza celebrates after defeating Villa Park in a Crestview League girls basketball game at Esperanza High School in Anaheim on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Esperanza girls basketball edges Villa Park for undefeated league title

February 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Charlotte Muller scores the winning basket with 6.2 seconds left off an inbound pass as...

Mater Dei boys basketball advances in Trinity League tournament

February 2, 2026 at 11:04 p.m.

Mater Dei, coming off two tough losses last week, to beat Orange Lutheran on the...

Mater Dei’s girls basketball team defeated visiting JSerra 60-46 on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 to finished with an undefeated Trinity League title. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mater Dei girls basketball beats JSerra for undefeated Trinity League title

February 3, 2026 at 7:24 a.m.

Rachel Goran and Harmony Golightly each score 14 points as the short-handed Monarchs finish 6-0...

Crean Lutheran head coach Austin Loeb calls out instructions to the team in a Crestview League boys basketball game against La Habra at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Crean Lutheran has a long break before boys basketball playoffs begin

February 2, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: Crean Lutheran must endure a long break between its last regular-season game...

Orange Lutheran guard Josh King shoots a 3-pointer during a Trinity League game against JSerra on Friday, January 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Orange Lutheran rises after big win

February 2, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

Orange Lutheran moves up in the Orange County boys basketball rankings after a big win...

Orange Lutheran head coach Rod Sherman on the sidelines during his team’s upset over St. John Bosco in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 football playoffs in Bellflower on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Rod Sherman out as Orange Lutheran football head coach

February 2, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

Sherman was the head coach at the school, his alma mater, from 2021 through the...

The pay-to-play cafe Check N’ Play opened Jan. 28 at the Brea Mall. The business model was created by Steffanie Balsells Najera to be a safe, “screen-free play café” for children under the age of 6. The cafe has a number of attendant-monitored play zones for children, plus an actual cafe for parents. (Photo courtesy of Check N’ Play)

Status Update: Kids play cafe new at Brea Mall; Warby Parker opens in Laguna Niguel

February 2, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Check N’ Play was created by Steffanie Balsells Najera to be a safe, "screen-free play...

The longtime home of Ford Motor Co.’s Design Studios in Irvine is up for grabs. The automotive company exited the property in last year, leaving it vacant and ready for a new occupant. Newmark has been retained to lease the 87,639-square-foot property at 3 Glen Bell Way, the street named after Taco Bell’s founder and home to its headquarters just a short walk from the Ford building. (Photo courtesy of Newmark)

Real estate news: Ford Motor Co. design HQ seeks new tenant in Irvine

January 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The property next door to Taco Bell's headquarters is available for lease after the automaker...

Newport Harbor’s girls water polo team defeated Mater Dei 12-6 in the finals of the Newport Invite on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Newport Harbor High. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County girls water polo Top 10: Newport Harbor at No. 1 after beating Mater Dei

January 30, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.

Newport Harbor moves to No. 1 in the Orange County girls water polo rankings after...

JSerra guard Jaden Bailes, center, tries to get by Santa Margarita guard Jacob Sears, left, and guard Kaiden Bailey, right, in a Trinity League boys basketball game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, January 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: Basketball playoffs approach, but first come some league tournaments

January 30, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Two Orange County boys basketball leagues will have league tournaments before the CIF Southern Section...

Pedestrians walk past traffic control bollards on Chapman Avenue as seen from the fountain in Plaza Square Park in the Old Towne Orange Historic District in Orange on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Orange City Council decided to turn off the lights around the Orange Circle at night and add some more protective bollards to increase safety and deter crashes in the area. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange to spend $300,000 more to stop drivers from crashing into Plaza Park in famed traffic circle

January 29, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

More than 40 drivers have crashed into the park in the traffic circle since 2018,...

El Modena’s girls basketball team has qualified for the CIF-SS playoffs for the first time since 2015-16. (Courtesy of Natalia Robinson)

El Modena girls basketball rises from ‘nowhere’ to contend for league title

January 27, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

Girls basketball notes: El Modena enters the week in second place in the North Hills...

Joseph Ojeda (21) of Los Alamitos shoots over the defense of Caden Sanchez (3) and Oliver Nakra (4) of Corona del Mar in a game at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos on Monday, January 5, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Servite enter Top 10

January 28, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Orange Lutheran and Servite enter the Top 10 of the Orange County boys basketball rankings.

Newport Harbor girls water polo beats No. 1 Mater Dei in tournament final

January 24, 2026 at 11:50 p.m.

Girls water polo roundup: Emerson Mulvey scores three of her four goals in the first...

Orange police and firefighters investigate the scene of a crash at La Veta Avenue and Batavia Street Friday morning, Jan. 23, that left a woman dead and a man hospitalized. Police allege the man was driving under the influence. (Photo by OC Hawk)

Alleged DUI crash in Orange leaves passenger dead, driver hospitalized

ByNathaniel Percy

January 23, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Orange police say the driver will be arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Cathedral Catholic’s Honor Faalave runs for a touchdown against Mission Hills on Nov. 14, 2025. (Charlie Neuman, For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fryer: Schools react to claim that Trinity League teams made offers to star player

January 22, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A San Diego County star football player said he was offered illegal incentives to transfer...

Kirra Pantaleon (8) of Mater Dei takes a shot over Ella Treglia (4) of Orange Lutheran in a girls water polo game at Santiago Canyon College in Orange on Thursday, January 15, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County girls water polo Top 10: Mater Dei still No. 1 for last tournament

January 21, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

Mater Dei remains No. 1 in the Orange County girls water polo rankings entering the...

AC Coltman (35) of JSerra kicks the ball over Nico Pacelli (10) of Servite in a boys soccer game at JSerra Catholic High in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County boys soccer Top 10: Orange Lutheran rises to No. 2

January 20, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Orange Lutheran ascends to No. 2 in this week's Orange County boys soccer rankings.

La Habra guard Acen Jimenez, right, has a tough time getting as shot over Canyon forward Zach Cutler in a Crestview League boys basketball game in Anaheim on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

La Habra’s Acen Jimenez contributing in multiple ways to team’s success

January 19, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: The senior guard's scoring, passing and defense have kept La Habra in...

Santa Margarita forward Drew Anderson, left, grabs the rebound in front of JSerra forward Godschoice Eboigbodin in a Trinity League boys basketball game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, January 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita hangs on at No. 1

January 20, 2026 at 9:11 p.m.

Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 position in the Orange County boys basketball Top 25...

Mater Dei girls water polo sinks Orange Lutheran in Trinity League showdown

January 15, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

Kirra Pantaleon scores six goals and Sienna Sorensen adds 10 saves as Mater Dei beats...

Orange Lutheran sophomore guard Kayla Watanabe, pictured far right at the Orange County girls basketball media day, is one of Dan Albano’s Fab 5 girls basketball players of the week. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Albano’s Fab 5: Orange County girls basketball standouts last week, Jan. 14

January 14, 2026 at 11:52 p.m.

Dan Albano's selects five outstanding players in girls basketball last week.

Niloofar Mojab is the new women’s volleyball coach at Santiago Canyon College, bringing yearsof athletic experience to her new role. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College women’s volleyball coach: An athlete and a mentor

ByNicole Gregory

January 14, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

Niloofar Mojab coaches both the indoor and outdoor women’s volleyball teams.

Carter Biondolillo (6) of JSerra is called for a foul after tripping up Nico Pacelli (10) of Servite in a boys soccer game at JSerra Catholic High in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County boys soccer top 10: Mater Dei moves into No. 1 position

January 13, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

Mater Dei moves into the top spot this week in the Orange County boys soccer...

Guests raise their paddles during the live auction at Santiago Canyon College Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala held Nov. 14 at The Richland in Orange. The sold-out event raised more than$120,000 in net profit to benefit student scholarships and basic needs programs. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College gala celebrates 25 years of quality community education

ByJenelyn Russo

January 13, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

The first-ever SCC gala represents the largest single fundraising effort in school history.

Villa Park seniors Madelyn Martinez, left, and Bailey Roczey are part of a tight-knit girls basketball team that features several players who were youth teammates. The Spartans are 17-4 and ranked sixth in Orange County. (Photo by Lou Ponsi)

Villa Park girls basketball draws on longtime friendships for chemistry

January 13, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

Girls basketball notes: Several of the Villa Park players came up together through the youth...

Santiago Canyon College’s plan for a new AI Innovation Center aims to minimize AI’sdisruptions and turn it into a learning tool.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Santiago Canyon College hopes to lead the way in AI for educators

ByBrian Robin

January 13, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

The proposed AI Center would develop use of new tech as a tool for faculty.

Santa Margarita guard Kaiden Bailey, left, and St. John Bosco guard Gavin Dean-Moss, center, look for the the loose ball in a Trinity League boys basketball game in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, January 9, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: La Habra moves into Top 10

January 12, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

Santa Margarita stays on top in this week's Orange County boys basketball rankings while La...

U.S. Rep. Young Kim, left, presents Santiago Canyon College President Jeannie G. Kim with acongressional proclamation recognizing SCC’s 25th anniversary during the SCC Foundation’sgala. The proclamation honors SCC’s commitment to educational equity and service inCalifornia’s 40th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

At 3 year mark, Santiago Canyon College president reflects on achievements

ByLou Ponsi

January 12, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

Jeannie Kim has launched several initiatives to elevate the status of the community college.

Mater Dei’s girls water polo team defended its title at the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions by defeating Oaks Christian 10-7 in the finals Jan. 10, 2026 at Santa Barbara High. (Photo courtesy of Chris Segesman)

Mater Dei girls water polo sinks Oaks Christian to win Santa Barbara tournament

January 12, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

Goalie Sienna Sorensen earns MVP as Mater Dei becomes the first repeat champion since Laguna...

Esperanza’s Charlotte Muller scored 25 points and became the Aztecs’ career scoring leader in a 61-60 victory against Troy at the Matson Classic at Orange Lutheran on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Charlotte Muller sets Esperanza’s career scoring mark in thrilling win over Troy

January 12, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Girls basketball roundup: Muller scores 25 points and breaks Kaiya Mack's school career scoring record...

Orange County’s top boys and girls wrestlers, Jan. 9

January 9, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

A look at the top competitors in Orange County high school boys and girls wrestling.

Ontario Christian’s girls basketball team, led by junior Kaleena Smith, right, plays Archbishop Mitty of San Jose at Mater Dei’s Kay Yow Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 10, at noon. (File photo, SCNG)

Mater Dei’s Kay Yow Showcase hosts top girls basketball talent this weekend

January 9, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

Ontario Christian faces Archbishop Mitty of San Jose on Saturday at Mater Dei in the...

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Suspected getaway driver tied to LA, OC robberies takes a plea deal

ByCity News Service

January 8, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

Sentencing was scheduled for April 16.

Parking kiosks have been installed around the Old Town area in Orange, CA on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The pay parking areas extend two blocks from Plaza Square Park. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Paid parking in parts of Old Towne Orange to begin Feb. 9

January 8, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

Parking will be enforced between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and fees range from $1.25...

JSerra junior Kayla Rice, pictured right with teammate Vivian Grenald, is one of Dan Albano’s Fab 5 girls basketball players of the week for Jan. 7, 2026. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Albano’s Fab 5: Orange County girls basketball standouts last week, Jan. 7

January 7, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Dan Albano's selects five outstanding players in girls basketball last week.

Orange County boys soccer Top 10, Jan. 7

January 7, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Trinity League rivals JSerra and Mater Dei occupy the top two positions in the first...

Mater Dei’s James Obleda battles with Loyola’s Josh Gallagher during a CIF-SS Open Division playoff game at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys soccer: 10 players to watch

January 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Steve Fryer's list of the 10 boys soccer players to watch during the 2025-26 season.

The upcoming Din Tai Fung is set to open soon at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine on Friday, February 6, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County restaurants opening in 2026 to put on your radar

January 8, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

From two incoming Din Tai Fung locations and chef Michael Campbell's latest concepts, there are...

Cypress’ Ryan Gov (1) scores as Corona del Mar’s Aiden Cole (12) tries to block in a boys basketball game last week at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita.. Gov was a tournament MVP for Cypress as the Centurions won their division at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic.(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

It’s time for league action in Orange County boys basketball

January 5, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: Tournament action gives way to league play, and this week there are...

Santa Margarita forward Brayden Kyman shoots a layup during a 92-85 win in a nonleague game against Village Christian on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita still on top

January 5, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Santa Margarita is still No. 1, while Mater Dei and Los Alamitos move up in...

The Orange Plaza Rotary Club held its annual Plaza Car Show Sunday, April 9 2017 at Old Towne Plaza in Orange. About 400 vehicles were on display which drew thousands to appreciate Orange County car culture. (Photo by Ana Venegas, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange councilmembers decide, ‘Three traditions, one weekend’

January 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Next year and onwards, the Orange Rotary Car Show, Taste of Orange and the Orange...

Zain Majeed makes immediate impact for Mater Dei boys basketball

December 27, 2025 at 8:01 a.m.

A roundup of the Orange County boys basketball games on Friday, Dec. 26.

Orange City Square, a mixed-use office complex in Orange, traded hands Dec. 19, selling for $89 million. The buyer was MGR Real Estate in Ontario. The seller was an LLC and was represented by Newmark. (Photo courtesy of Google street view)

Real estate news: Orange City Square office complex sells for $89 million

December 27, 2025 at 11:31 a.m.

The buyer was MGR Real Estate in Ontario.

Mater Dei senior Layli Ostovar is the Orange County girls volleyball player of the year. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County girls volleyball: Layli Ostovar is the OC player of the year

December 23, 2025 at 2:08 p.m.

The Mater Dei senior earns the top honor on the All-County girls volleyball team for...

Infrastructure installed ahead of paid parking rollout early next year in parts of Old Towne Orange

December 29, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

Parking will cost up to $2 an hour. Businesses and residents in the area may...

Cypress head coach Derek Mitchell calls out instructions to his team in a game against Crean Lutheran in an Empire League boys basketball game at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Cypress boys basketball stacks up wins over highly ranked OC teams

December 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: Cypress has collected wins over some of Orange County's better boys basketball...

Mohammed el Baba #0 of Canyon gets past Hayden Hakala #2 of Villa Park during a boys basketball game at Sonora High School on December 19, 2025 in La Habra, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Cypress in Top 10 after two big wins

December 22, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

Cypress, Canyon, Los Alamitos make big moves in this week's Orange County boys basketball rankings....

Sam Flores, far left, and his mom Irene Flores, center left, pick up food from Second Harvest Food Bank team members Clarissa Green and Joey Fonseca-Islas during a Thanksgiving food distribution event that also offered assistance with signing up for Medi-Cal and CalFresh. (Alisha Jucevic for KFF Health News)

Medicaid health plans step up outreach efforts ahead of GOP changes

ByKFF Health News

December 17, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

Medicaid health plans are hosting events across the U.S. to prevent low-income families from losing...

Santa Margarita forward Markee White shoots a layup during a nonleague game against Village Christian on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita remains at No. 1

December 15, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Santa Margarita continues in the No. 1 spot in the Orange County boys basketball rankings....

Santiago Canyon College MESA students strike a pose during a visit to UC Irvine, part of a series of fall STEM exploration trips to universitiesand research centers across California. The MESA program supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering and math throughacademic enrichment, career exposure and transfer preparation. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College program closes the gap for low-income STEM students

ByNicole Gregory

December 15, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

MESA, a state-funded program, prepares students to transfer to a four-year university.

Status Update: Manolo Blahnik is one of several new stores open at South Coast Plaza

December 16, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

A host of other shops including the wildly popular Heytea are coming in 2026.

Hikers walk through Baker Canyon, part of the Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, in Silverado, CA in May 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

What’s in a name? Check out the origin stories for five OC spots

ByLaylan Connelly

December 12, 2025 at 9:37 a.m.

Throughout Orange County, places pay homage to people, stories and lure, the namesakes sticking through...

Santa Margarita Eagles Head coach Carson Palmer holds up the championship plaque after defeating the Centennial Huskies 42-7 to win the CIF-SS Division 1 championship game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Friday, November 28, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Fryer: JSerra’s next football coach might be another ‘big splash’ hire

December 11, 2025 at 9:46 p.m.

JSerra might seek to duplicate what Santa Margarita did when it hired Carson Palmer as...

Above, James Doti, Chapman University president emeritus and professor of economics, speaks during the 2023 Economic and Business Review, an economic forecast for Orange County, California and the U.S., at Chapman University on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Orange. At Chapman’s forecast released on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, Doti says there’s “no gangbuster year” ahead in his annual forecast. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Chapman economist sees ‘no gangbuster year’ in 2026

December 11, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

"If it weren't for the tariffs, the economy would be much stronger," says James Doti.

Howard’s Appliance is expected to file for bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 9, blaming tariffs and declines in consumer spending, a bankruptcy lawyer representing the firm told the Southern California News Group. Seen here, a gate remains locked Monday, Dec. 8 in front of the company warehouse and headquarters along North Baldwin Avenue in City of Industry. (Photo by Pat Maio, Southern California News Group)

Howard’s Appliance lists $17.2M in liabilities in bankruptcy filing

December 12, 2025 at 6:33 a.m.

The Los Angeles Angels baseball team, two local television stations and Google are owed $150,000,...

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita, JSerra in top two spots

December 8, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

Santa Margarita is 9-1 overall and in the top spot in the Orange County rankings,...

At the Fluffy Tail Cafe in Tustin, customers pay to enter the cat room and enjoy a beverage, conveniently sealed with a spill-proof top. The cafe is providing a temporary home to 16 cats under 7 months of age that were fostered by rescue partner Tiny Paws & Whiskers. The cafe address is 13562 Newport Ave. (Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Status Update: Frolic with cats at this Tustin cafe

December 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The cat cafe features adoptable felines from rescue partner Tiny Paws & Whiskers.

Orange Lutheran’s Sean Morris II ready to embark on college path

December 3, 2025 at 12:25 p.m.

The Orange Lutheran running back is graduating from high school early so that he can...

Orange Lutheran’s Markus Kier, Sam Utu happy with their final decisions

December 3, 2025 at 12:18 p.m.

Orange Lutheran football players Markus Kier and Sam Utu changed their minds, withdrew their commitments...

Byrom Zuniga Sanchez (Photo courtesy FBI)

Trial begins for man accused of threatening OC judge

ByCity News Service

December 3, 2025 at 9:20 p.m.

The defendant is accused of making threats after a contentious custody dispute in Family Law...

The Los Alamitos team celebrates winning the CIF-SS Division 2 football championship in San Clemente on Saturday, November 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Dec. 2

December 2, 2025 at 6:28 p.m.

Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Drew Anderson plays basketball at Santa Margarita. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Undefeated Santa Margarita is No. 1

December 2, 2025 at 8:49 p.m.

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

December 1, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

CIF-SS Division 1 champion Santa Margarita finishes No. 1 in the final Orange County football...

The for-profit Savers thrift store opens Dec. 18 in Orange, taking the place of a long-shuttered Tuesday Morning at the crest of where Chapman Avenue meets Jamboree Road. (File photo: Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune)

Status Update: Savers opens thrift store this month in Orange

December 1, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.

Also in the news: HomeAid OC is hosting its annual meal drive; another Blue Hummingbird...

Altman, left, with members of partner nonprofit Team Kids at their spring 2025 carnival benefit at Loara Elementary School in Anaheim (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College grad is transforming lives through social enterprise

ByGreg Mellen

November 28, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

As the chief impact officer for Doing Good Works, Logan Altman said his mission is...

LJ’s Lil’ Cafe opened its second location on Chapman Ave. in Orange. (Photo courtesy of LJ’s Lil’ Cafe)

Breakfast burrito cult favorite LJ’s Lil’ Cafe opens second location in Orange

December 1, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.

What started as a literal shed operation outside a Home Depot has turned into two...

The Wimberley siblings, from left, James, Michael, Danielle and Mark sing the national anthemat Angels Stadium. (Photo courtesy of The Wimberleys Bluegrass Band)

The Wimberley family harmonizes for musical and academic success

ByJenelyn Russo

November 26, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.

The siblings credit Santiago Canyon College for helping them discover their passions beyond music.

Students in Santiago Canyon College’s Emergency Medical Technician program will participate in interactive classroom sessions as part oftheir training through a partnership with Falck. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College will offer an emergency medical technician program

ByLarry D. Urish

November 25, 2025 at 7:51 a.m.

The college has partnered with Falck Health Institute on the program, slated to begin in...

Orange County boys basketball Top 25, Nov. 24

November 24, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

Santa Margarita is No . 1 in the first in-season rankings of the season.

Santa Margarita quarterback Trace Johnson keeps the ball to gain yardage as he gets around an Orange Lutheran defender in the CIF-SS Division 1 football semifinal playoff in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita at No. 1 going into CIF-SS finals

November 24, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 spot in the Orange County football poll after making...

One happy student has her picture taken after the dual enrollment ceremony at Santiago Charter Middle School on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Santiago Canyon College program gives middle schoolers a head start on college

ByLou Ponsi

November 24, 2025 at 8:28 a.m.

The dual enrollment partnership with Santiago Charter Middle School allows eligible students to take college...

Decorated boats cruise the harbor during the 115th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach, CA, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Here are nearly 100 Orange County holiday events you can do in 2025

ByHeather McRea

November 25, 2025 at 6:50 a.m.

And in a touch of holiday magic, most of the events on this list are...

Orange Lutheran cornerback King Rich Johnson, center left, and cornerback Anhor The Great Johnson (1) try to bring down Santa Margarita wide receiver Trent Mosley, left, in the CIF-SS Division 1 football semifinal playoff in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Santa Margarita football reaches Division 1 final by beating Orange Lutheran

November 22, 2025 at 1:12 a.m.

First-year coach Carson Palmer leads Santa Margarita to its first CIF-SS championship game since 2011.

Corona del Mar’s girls tennis team defeated Portola 10-8 to claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2025 at the University of Redlands. (Photo courtesy of Eugene Kwong)

Corona del Mar girls tennis defeats Portola for CIF-SS Division 1 title

November 20, 2025 at 2:47 p.m.

Girls tennis roundup: Corona del Mar wins Division 1 while Villa Park, Laguna Hills and...

Orange Lutheran running back Sean Morris Jr gets past Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele to find room for a big gain in a Trinity League football game in Costa Mesa on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Friday’s CIF-SS semifinals

November 20, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County games in the CIF-SS semifinals, including Santa Margarita...

Mater Dei running back Kennie Leggett, right, fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown against Mission Viejo in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal football playoffs in Santa Ana on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 18

November 18, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, center, celebrates his touchdown against Western with wide receiver Gregory Reyes, left, in a nonleague football game in Anaheim on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Villa Park’s young talent matures on run to CIF-SS football semifinals

November 18, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.

Football notes: Villa Park has leaned on several sophomore and juniors to reach the Division...

Workers with AFSCME Local 3299 began their two-day strike at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The union includes patient care and technical workers. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

40,000 patient care, technical workers launch 2-day UC strike

November 18, 2025 at 6:54 a.m.

Hundreds of protestors showed up at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange and UC Riverside.

Santa Margarita’s Trent Mosley (4) looks for running room as they play Sierra Canyon in a CIF-SS Div. 1 quarterfinal game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals

November 17, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

Santa Margarita is No. 1 by itself in this week's Orange County football poll. Mater...

Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and loungewear line, opened a store Nov. 12 at South Coast Plaza. (Photo courtesy of Skims)

Status Update: Kim Kardashian’s Skims opens at South Coast Plaza

November 17, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

Also in the news: Ulta is back at the Village at Orange, and Nothing Bundt...

Union President Michael Avant of AFSCME Local 3299 speaks at a rally for “May Day” on May 1, 2025 at Balboa Park in Bankers Hill. Unions representing postal workers, grocery workers, and teachers were in attendance. The California Nurses Association reached a tentative agreement with UC on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, leaving only AFSCME Local 3299 left to work out a deal for its nearly 40,000 workers. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

24,000 nurses with California Nurses Association reach deal with UC

November 17, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Negotiators with the University of California and the California Nurses Association said they reached a...

Baker Karlo Evaristo recently held a soft opening at 61 Hundred Bread in Santa Ana, CA. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The best bakeries in Orange County right now