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March 21, 2023

Orange County track and field leaderboard, March 20

Marks through March 19 during the high school season Compiled by Don Chadez, Flash Results-West. GIRLS 100 – Justine Wilson, Rosary, Fr., 12.28; Brooklyn Davis, Los Alamitos, Sr., 12.30; Avery Groves, Santa Margarita, Sr., 12.34;...

March 21, 2023

Founder of surf wear brand Ocean Pacific, Jim Jenks, remembered for influence on surf culture

In the 1970s, surf wear brand Ocean Pacific’s clothing – specifically OP’s super-short corduroy shorts – was worn by just about every Southern California surfer or skater; the unofficial uniform of the counterculture then seeped...

March 20, 2023

Orange County baseball Top 25: Mater Dei surges to No. 1, March 20

This week’s Orange County high school boys basketball rankings. Notable this week: Mater Dei moves up to No. 1 after a three-game sweep of St. John Bosco, which followed a three-game sweep of preseason No....

March 20, 2023

Convict from OC gets 2 more years in prison for COVID-19 fraud

SANTA ANA — Over the objections of prosecutors, an attempted murderer was sentenced Friday to two more years in prison for stealing unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bruno Galindo, 51, pleaded guilty Dec. 28...

March 17, 2023

Inspired by Iranian demonstrations, Irvine resident launches Senate campaign

Irvine native Alex Mohajer aims to be the first openly gay legislator elected from Orange County — and potentially the only Iranian in the California Legislature. Mohajer, president of the LA-based political advocacy organization Stonewall Democrats,...

March 17, 2023

$90 million aquatics facility in Irvine will be USA Water Polo’s new home

Water polo takes up much of Irvine resident Jae Park’s time. Park is a father of two boys, ages 7 and 13, who both play water polo. They practice five days a week and play...

March 16, 2023

Fryer: Releaguing could bring big changes to Orange County high school sports

Laguna Beach might be headed to the Pacific Coast League, and the Pacific Coast League might want Sage Hill to move somewhere else. The Empire League might be kaput, and the Coast View Athletic Association...

March 16, 2023

Irvine approves plan for 4,536 new apartments

Irvine city council approved a deal on Tuesday with land giant Irvine Co. to add 4,536 apartments to the city – with 1,025 of them slated for affordable rents. The 5-0 vote March 14 means...

March 16, 2023

CSUF president’s message: A college education is ‘a ticket to success’

Every year during February, campus presidents, administrators, faculty and students with the Cal State University system partner with nearly 100 predominantly African American churches throughout California to share college-related information in order to expand access...

March 16, 2023

Orange County Power Authority addresses concerns raised in audits with improvement plan

An improvement plan designed to address questions raised by three audits about the Orange County Power Authority’s management, pricing strategies and transparency was presented to its board Wednesday, March 15, outlining changes already made and...