Author: Tom Connolly

Pacific Symphony’s Summerfest 2026 Features Five Concerts Under the Stars

From fall through spring, Pacific Symphony calls Segerstrom Center for the Arts home. In July and August (and even into September), Pacific Symphony migrates to the Great Park to present its annual SummerFest as the resident orchestra of Great Park Live, one of Orange County’s most exciting destinations for live Read More

Pacifica remains in hunt for Crestview League title with key victory over Cypress

Leading Pacifica to the win were (from left) Natalia Amezquita, Abby Amezquita, Jenna Valladares, Natalie Pacecho and Shay Kletke. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). With the high school softball regular season winding down, each game takes on added importance. On Thursday afternoon, Pacifica rallied to score three runs Read More

Former Trump White House Aide John McEntee Backs Steve Hilton in California Gubernatorial Race

The Newport Beach native made the maximum primary contribution of $39,200 citing his support for Hilton’s housing policy John McEntee, the former White House Presidential Personnel Office Director in President Trump’s first term, is among the notable figures backing Steve Hilton for California governor, according to records of a donation Read More