How will Asians vote in Orange County? These ‘ballot parties’ might offer clues
When the first generation of Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Orange County decades ago, many of them harbored a longing to participate in the political…
High school flag football playoff scores and schedule
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALLSouthern Section playoffsTuesday’s ResultsFirst RoundDIVISION 2Long Beach Poly 20, Los Altos 0Redondo Union 13, Corona 6Esperanza 27, Corona Santiago 14Newbury Park 21,…
Derek Tran, Michelle Steel campaigns trade “red-baiting” accusations in Orange County race
The campaign fliers, written in Vietnamese, began landing in mailboxes in Little Saigon earlier this month. One flier showed Democrat Derek Tran, who is running…
In Orange County’s 45th and 47th districts, candidates vie for Asian voters
Two congressional district races in Southern California are vying for a key voting bloc — Asians.In a few weeks, these districts could play a key…
Orange Lutheran seeks redemption in flag football playoffs
The inaugural Southern Section flag football playoff seedings were released Saturday morning and a total of 144 teams qualified across five divisions for the single-elimination…
Día de los Muertos events in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties
Forest Lawn is once again hosting Día de los Muertos celebrations at its locations in Glendale, Covina Hills, Cypress and Cathedral City. All locations will…
Koa Malau’ulu rallies St. John Bosco past Orange Lutheran
Standing in the middle of his home field on Friday night, St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro revealed that history was about to be made…
California fire chiefs blast federal rules on aircraft use
An aerial firefighting task force has been thwarted — and sometimes grounded — by a new interpretation of a U.S. Forest Service policy that prohibits…
Two big name chains bring back festive favourites to all stores including Terry’s Chocolate Orange treat and mince pies
TWO huge chains have already started getting into the festive spirit.Christmas favourites will be returning to menus at Costa Coffee and Greggs.3Greggs are serving up…
Makena Cook keeps Orange Lutheran flag football undefeated
In a highly anticipated duel of the Southland’s top quarterbacks, Makena Cook threw three touchdown passes to keep the Orange Lutheran flag football team unbeaten…
Best sandwiches to try in Los Angeles and Orange County
Los Angeles may be a relatively young city, but it’s steeped in sandwich history. It lays claim to the French dip, with downtown dens Cole’s…
Orange Lutheran scores 26 consecutive points to defeat Sierra Canyon
To say things looked bleak for Orange Lutheran’s football team Saturday night at Sierra Canyon was being nice. Down 19 points at halftime, the Lancers…
Orange County congressional candidate Scott Baugh’s new ad talks about his brother’s death from fentanyl
The camera pans over framed photographs of five little boys with crew cuts, wide smiles and button-down shirts, as Orange County congressional candidate Scott Baugh…
Prep Rally: Makena Cook of Orange Lutheran is the best flag football quarterback around
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. There’s two quarterbacks making an early season impact. Sophomore Jaden Jefferson…
Makena Cook has led Orange Lutheran to No. 1 in flag football
When it comes to throwing a football, perhaps no girl in the Southland can do it with more accuracy and distance than Makena Cook. The…
This week’s Southern California high school flag football scores
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALLWEDNESDAY’S RESULTSCITY SECTION Bernstein 32, Elizabeth 0Crenshaw 30, Narbonne 6East Valley 48, Alliance Marine-Innovation 0Jefferson 13, King/Drew 7Maywood Academy 15, Sotomayor 6Santee…
‘Orange queen’ trolls say as traveller bride shows wedding makeover – & people slam them for ‘jealousy’
A TRAVELLER bride has been brutally trolled for her ''orange'' wedding makeover.Getting your make-up and hair done professionally is a must for many brides on…
Orange Lutheran defeats Gardena Serra in physical battle
TJ Lateef, Orange Lutheran’s talented senior quarterback who was slowed last season by a shoulder injury, apparently thought he was Superman on Friday night as…
Orange County Hall of Fame is a silly idea. Here’s how to do it right
Los Angeles doesn’t have a municipal Hall of Fame celebrating notable natives and residents. Nor does New York. Nor Chicago. Nor any of the largest…
Residents say Orange County is too expensive, lacks affordable housing
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 11. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…