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Huntington Beach’s Jared Grindlinger pitches against Patrick Henry during the Southern California Regional baseball playoffs at Patrick Henry High School on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

All-Orange County baseball team, players of the year 2026

By Steve Fryer

June 16, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Huntington Beach's Jared Grindlinger and Cypress' Drew Slevcove lead the selections for the All-County baseball...

A graduate celebrates following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony

By Heather McRea

June 12, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

Valencia High handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 11.

Parker Mesnik #5 of the Sunny Hills Lancers returns a shot against Royal as teammatw Alex Kang #0 of the Sunny Hills Lancers looks on in the third set of a CIF-SS Division 4 boys volleyball championship match at Cerritos College in Norwalk on Friday, May 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

All-CIF boys volleyball: Parker Mesnik, Sam Utu receive player of the year honors

By Steve Fryer

June 11, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

The All-CIF Southern Section boys volleyball teams for the 2026 season.

Orange County mother charged with murder in death of her 2-year-old son in Placentia

By Sydney Barragan

June 10, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

Prosecutors said the child’s death in September 2025 was first investigated as a possible drowning...

The Pacific Symphony will perform 21 free outdoor concerts this summer as part of its Symphony on the Go series. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Pacific Symphony’s free summer concert series kicks off June 18

By Marla Jo Fisher

June 9, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.

Get out of the house and grab a little culture this summer, with the Pacific...

Orange Lutheran’s Eric Zdunek, Ricardo Hurtado, and Hamilton Friedberg, from left, celebrate winning the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 baseball playoffs against Santiago of Corona in Orange on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran No. 1 in final rankings

By Steve Fryer

June 2, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

Orange Lutheran finishes the 2026 season where it started -- on top of the Orange...

Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park

By Steve Fryer

June 1, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

The Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park.

Foothill players congratulate infielder Jason Gugino as he returns to the dugout after scoring for the Knights in the bottom of the 5th inning during a CIF-SS Division 2 second round playoff game against Servite in Santa Ana on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Newport Harbor, Foothill rise after playoff wins

By Steve Fryer

May 26, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Newport Harbor moves up to No. 4 in the Orange County rankings as the season...

Gavin Guy (8) of Newport Harbor pitches against Trabuco Hills in the first inning of the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoff baseball game, May 14, 2026, in Newport Beach. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Santa Margarita rises after big win in playoffs

By Steve Fryer

May 18, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Orange Lutheran, the top team in the Orange County rankings this week, goes 2-0 in...

St. Margaret’s coach Bob Yoder walks off court with runner up plaque after loss to Redondo in CIFSS Regional boys volleyball final Saturday May 18, 2024 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

St. Margaret’s boys volleyball continues its remarkable run of success

By Steve Fryer

May 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Boys volleyball notes: St. Margaret's will be making its sixth straight appearance in the CIF...

Servites’ Benjamin Harris crosses the line for first place in the mens 4 X 200 relay track meet on April 10, 2026 in Arcadia, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County track and field: boys and girls leaderboard, May 6

By Steve Fryer

May 6, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Orange County's track and field leaders going into the CIF Southern Section prelims on Saturday,...

JSerra celebrates their victory over Orange Lutheran during their Trinity League game in Orange, CA, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra joins Fullerton at front of the pack

By Dan Albano

May 5, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

JSerra climbs to No. 2 to join top-ranked Fullerton atop the Orange County softball rankings...

Foothill’s Evan Kim is greeted by his teammates after his eighth-inning home run tied a Crestview League baseball game against El Dorado on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Foothill High School. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Foothill baseball edges El Dorado in 11 innings to clinch playoff berth

By Steve Fryer

May 4, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.

Foothill beats El Dorado on a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning in the Crestview...

Orange Lutheran starting pitcher Sam Principe, who pitched the whole game, throws to home plate during a Trinity League game against Servite in Anaheim on Friday, May 1, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Huntington Beach stay in top spots

By Steve Fryer

May 4, 2026 at 9:12 p.m.

JSerra, Marina and Mission Viejo rise in this week's Orange County baseball rankings.

Legacy Square Apartments on E. Santa Ana Blvd. in Santa Ana on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

How Southern California churches are turning unused land into affordable housing

By Amancai Biraben

May 3, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

Land-rich churches are bringing affordable housing into their spiritual agendas at a time of declining...

Rosary’s relay team of, left to right, Maliyah Collins, Pfeiffer Lee, Justine Wilson and Tra’via Flournoy set the California high school record in the 4×100 relay on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Arcadia Invitational. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 29

By Steve Fryer

April 30, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

There are some record setters among this season's Orange County track and field leaders.

Marina sophomore wrestler Aubree Gutierrez in Huntington Beach, CA, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Gutierrez is the Orange County Register’s girls wrestler of the year. She won a CIF State championship this season and was a CIF State champ last year as a freshman. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County girls wrestling: Aubree Gutierrez is the OC wrestler of the year

By Steve Fryer

April 29, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

The Marina sophomore leads the selections for the All-Orange County girls wrestling team for the...

Mission Viejo shortstop Logan Marsee (1), left, tags El Toro’s Nathan Broesamle (22) before throwing to first for the attempted double play during a Sea View League game between the two teams in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Mission Viejo, San Clemente rising

By Steve Fryer

April 27, 2026 at 10:48 p.m.

Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach are the top two teams in this week's Orange County...

Love Placentia volunteer Tyler Glenn shovels mulch onto a tarp while helping outside the historic Bradford House in Placentia on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Love Placentia marks a decade of volunteers showing care for their town

By Heather McRea

April 25, 2026 at 5:19 p.m.

More than a dozen OC communities now participate in the Love Our Cities campaign,

Wrestler Max Murillo of Esperanza in Anaheim on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is the Orange County boys wrestler of the year for the 2025-26 season. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County boys wrestling: Max Murillo is the OC wrestler of the year

By Steve Fryer

April 29, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The Esperanza junior, who repeated as a CIF-SS champion and advanced to CIF State Championships,...

Huntington Beach’s Earnest Marchbank (33) delivers a pitch against Marina during their Sunset League baseball at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, CA, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The Vikings lost to the Oilers, 5 to 3. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Strong pitching keeps Huntington Beach baseball rolling

By Steve Fryer

April 20, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Baseball notes: Huntington Beach is undefeated in the Sunset League thanks to its outstanding pitching.

Trabuco Hills pitcher Brady Meade delivers a pitch against Dana Hills in a South Coast League baseball game in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Trabuco Hills enters the Top 10

By Steve Fryer

April 20, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach remain in the top two spots in the Orange County...

Santiago Canyon College’s upcoming Community Science Night encourages students to engage in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math. (OC Register file photo)

Santiago Canyon’s Community Science Night makes education fun for younger students

By Larry D. Urish

April 20, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Students and their families from throughout Orange County are invited to the Friday evening event.

Orange Lutheran’s Ricardo Hurtado (23) hits a home run in the bottom of the third inning during the Boras Classic final against Norco in Santa Ana on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran stays at No. 1 in rankings

By Steve Fryer

April 13, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Orange Lutheran solidifies No. 1 status in Orange County by winning the Boras Classic South...

Aaron Garcia #1 of St. John Bosco gets the throw late as Eric Zdunek #25 of Orange Lutheran reaches third on a triple in the fifth inning April 2, 2026 in Bellflower CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran still No. 1 after tough series

By Steve Fryer

April 7, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

Orange Lutheran stays on top of the rankings this week in the Orange County Top...

Newport Harbor’s Keaton Anderson (21) pitches during a Sunset League game against Los Alamitos on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Boras Classic baseball tournament includes three Sunset League teams

By Steve Fryer

April 6, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

Huntington Beach, Newport Harbor and Fountain Valley are among the 16 teams in this year's...

Servite junior Benjamin Harris is the Orange County boys athlete of the week. (Courtesy of Servite High School)

Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 3

By Steve Fryer

April 3, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

The Orange County leaders in track and field the 2026 season as of April 2.

Placentia city planners are asking the community what should be the plan for the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues. (Photo by ANGELA PIAZZA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER)

Project sparks question about how southwestern Placentia should develop

By Heather McRea

April 5, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Placentia planners are asking the community what should be the plan for the 19 acres...

Orange Lutheran catcher Brady Murrietta had two hits for the Lancers in the championship game of the National High School Invitational tournament. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange Lutheran baseball wins NHSI tournament for the fourth time

By Steve Fryer

March 30, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Orange Lutheran won the tournament in North Carolina on Saturday, and now it has three...

Cypress’ Gary Hennessy rounds third to score a run in the top of the seventh inning against Foothill in a Crestview League baseball game in Santa Ana on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran tightens hold on No. 1 spot

By Steve Fryer

March 30, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

Orange Lutheran lives up to its No. 1 ranking by winning another National High School...

Acen Jimenez of La Habra in La Habra on Monday, March 23, 2026, is the Orange County boys basketball player of the year. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County boys basketball: Acen Jimenez is the player of the year

By Steve Fryer

March 26, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

The La Habra senior, who provided scoring, defense and leadership, leads the All-Orange County selections...

The new UCI Health hospital in Irvine, CA on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Union wants UCI Health to reinstate 150 ‘critical care’ workers

By Pat Maio

March 27, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

The union claims the layoffs happened without regard to its contract rules and with disregard...

Orange Lutheran baseball coach RJ Farrell with his returning players in Orange, CA on Thursday, February 5, 2026. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

No. 1 Orange Lutheran enters challenging stretch of schedule

By Steve Fryer

March 23, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Baseball notes: Orange Lutheran plays in two big tournaments and has a critical Trinity League...

Huntington Beach’s Jared Grindlinger (28) hits the ball against Marina during their Sunset League baseball at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, CA, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The Vikings lost to the Oilers, 5 to 3. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Los Alamitos moves into Top 10

By Steve Fryer

March 23, 2026 at 11:37 p.m.

Los Alamitos moves into the Top 10 and Orange Lutheran remains No. 1 this week...

Cypress’ Jake de Laquil, left, slides into the bag at second for a steal on the late throw to Villa Park shortstop Justin Lopez in a Crestview League baseball game in Cypress on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Cypress baseball honors ‘Dairy City’ past on new uniforms

By Steve Fryer

March 18, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Baseball notes: Cypress coach John Weber calls it a 'nice homage to the city,' which...

Blake Semanie (31) of Canyon is forced out at second as Lucas Alfaro-Chaun (7) of Servite throws to first in a baseball game at Canyon High School in Anaheim on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County baseball Top 25: Aliso Niguel, Foothill, Servite move up

By Steve Fryer

March 18, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

Aliso Niguel, Foothill and Servite move into the Top 10 in this week's Orange County...

Orange County girls athlete of the week: Delaney Shiring, El Dorado

By Dan Albano

March 17, 2026 at 8:41 a.m.

Shiring averaged 20.5 points to lead El Dorado's girls basketball team to its first CIF...

El Dorado Golden Hawks celebrates after defeating the Valley Christian Warriors 42-40 to win a girls Division III CIF State basketball game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

El Dorado’s long journey ends with its first state girls basketball title

By Steve Fryer

March 13, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

El Dorado beats Valley Christian to capture the CIF state Division III championship and complete...

Kennedy Wood (10), right, of El Dorado reacts after scoring against Leuzinger in the closing minutes of the CIF Southern California Division III Regional Championship at El Dorado High School in Placentia on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

CIF State girls basketball: Previews of the finals for Laguna Hills, El Dorado

By Dan Albano

March 12, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

A look at the matchups for the two Orange County teams playing Friday in CIF...

Coaches disagree on a ‘mercy rule’ for high school baseball

By Steve Fryer

March 11, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Baseball notes: Two recent games with one-sided scores prompt a discussion of the topic.

El Dorado head coach Matthew Raya, center, raises the trophy in victory as he celebrates with his team after winning the CIF Southern California Division III Regional championship against Leuzinger at El Dorado High School in Placentia on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

El Dorado girls basketball wins regional title with second-half rally

By Steve Fryer

March 11, 2026 at 10:32 a.m.

El Dorado's heart and determination help it overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Leuzinger in...

Santa Margarita forward Drew Anderson makes an easy lay-up against Mater Dei in a Trinity League basketball game in Santa Ana on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

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

By Steve Fryer

March 9, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the final Orange County boys basketball rankings for the...

El Dorado celebrates after defeating La Canada in the CIF-SS Division 4 girls basketball final on Feb. 27, 2026 in Azusa, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

El Dorado girls basketball too hot for La Cañada in Division 4 final

By Steve Fryer

February 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Delaney Shiring scores 19 points as El Dorado caps its run in the CIF-SS playoffs...

Huntington Beach senior Jared Gringlinger is the Orange County baseball player of the year for the 2026 season. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Huntington Beach baseball’s Jared Grindlinger ready to make his move

By Steve Fryer

February 25, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

Baseball notes: The Huntington Beach left-hander explains why he reclassified to be a senior this...

Max Hernandez, left, and Dylan Rodriguez were key players for Orange Lutheran in a 3-1 win over Valencia in a CIF Southern Section Open Division boys soccer playoff game Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Valencia High. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange Lutheran boys soccer beats Valencia, advances to Open Division final

By Steve Fryer

February 21, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

Orange Lutheran wins the series with Valencia and earns a showdown with Trinity League rival...

Orange’s girls basketball team plays host to University Prep of Victorville in the CIF-SS Division 8 semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Courtesy of Aaron Jacoby)

Top 5 teams on Cinderella playoff runs in girls basketball and girls soccer

By Dan Albano

February 20, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano spotlights five underdog teams in the CIF-SS girls basketball and girls soccer...

The return of Pat Harlow to the JSerra football coaching staff brings yet another former NFL player to Trinity League football. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)

Fryer: Trinity League becoming a retirement community for NFL players

By Steve Fryer

February 19, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

JSerra and Santa Margarita have been loading their coaching staffs with former pro football stars.

JSerra guard Earl Bryson dunks the ball early in a Trinity League basketball game against Santa Margarita in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, January 16, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Top teams still alive in playoffs

By Steve Fryer

February 17, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Top-ranked Santa Margarita, Crean Lutheran and JSerra start this week still alive in the CIF-SS...

Hudson Garner (10) of JSerra connects with the ball over Jake Amaya (28) of Mater Dei 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)

JSerra-Mater Dei boys soccer rivalry to continue in Open Division playoffs

By Steve Fryer

February 16, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Trinity League teams Mater Dei and JSerra will keep their boys soccer rivalry going this...

El Dorado guard Noah Querubin, center, makes a path between Fountain Valley guard James Pennington, left, and guard Kaden Khuu in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 boys basketball playoffs in Placentia on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

El Dorado boys basketball surges past Fountain Valley in first round of playoffs

By Steve Fryer

February 12, 2026 at 12:22 a.m.

El Dorado beats Fountain Valley to advance to the second round in the CIF-SS Division...

A man speaks to the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District board during public comments at a board meeting in Placentia on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The PYLUSD board members are considering a resolution supporting ICE and other law enforcement agencies. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Placentia-Yorba Linda school board majority strikes ICE support references, updates policy for enforcement response

By Mona Darwish

February 11, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Trustee Leandra Blades pitched the resolution affirming the district's support through the federal level of...

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

By Steve Fryer

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

Maxwell Scott (1) of Corona del Mar maneuvers past Riley Bowers (2) of Los Alamitos in a game at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos on Monday, January 5, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Corona del Mar boys basketball is 27-1 relying on ‘unselfish’ approach

By Steve Fryer

February 6, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: Corona del Mar won the Sunset League title by sharing the ball...

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

Former Corona church volunteer sentenced to 138 years for sexually assaulting girls after convictions in OC

By City News Service

February 2, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

Jesus Heras Garcia was accused of molesting girls from Santa Ana, Placentia and Riverside.

El Dorado forward Noah Barker acknowledges cheers from the crowd late in the fourth quarter against Villa Park in a Freeway League basketball game in Placentia on Friday, January 23, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Big games on the schedule as boys basketball regular season winds down

By Steve Fryer

January 26, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: It's a crucial week for Orange County teams as league championships will...

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

A pursuit ended in a crash at Bradford and Madison avenues in Placentia Wednesday night, Jan. 21, leaving one driver dead. (Photo by OC Hawk)

Innocent driver killed after police chase ending in Placentia

By Nathaniel Percy

January 22, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

The victim was driving a car struck by the suspect's pickup, and was pronounced dead...

Boys wrestling: Orange County rankings, Jan. 21

By Steve Fryer

January 21, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

A list of the top wrestlers in Orange County in each division.

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

Valencia soccer player Nathan Cueva is the Orange County boys athlete of the week. (Courtesy of Sloppy’s Garage)

Orange County boys athlete of the week: Nathan Cueva, Valencia

By Steve Fryer

January 20, 2026 at 9:01 a.m.

The senior on the Valencia soccer team has been selected for the Orange County boys...

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

By Steve Fryer

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

The Knott Townhouses, a 28-unit townhome community in Buena Park, sold Dec. 30 for $9.8 million or $350,000 unit. Built in 1972, the four-building complex at 7051 9th St. got 11 offers when it listed, according to the Matthews brokerage, which represented the seller. (Photo courtesy of Matthews)

Real estate news: 54-year-old Buena Park townhomes sell for $9.8 million

By Samantha Gowen

January 21, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

Built in 1972, the multifamily property features garden-style, townhome apartments in four buildings on 0.41...

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

Marina sophomore Aubree Gutierrez repeated as a CIF State wrestling champion, winning the title at 115 pounds in the state meet Saturday in Bakersfield. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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

Orange County boys soccer Top 10, Jan. 7

By Steve Fryer

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

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

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

By Steve Fryer

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

By Steve Fryer

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

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