Author: Orange Coast Magazine

Roger’s Gardens Turns Into a Holiday Wonderland

“Heirloom-quality European glass ornaments are always among the most sought-after pieces, particularly those that feel personal—whether it’s a favorite animal, travel memory, or whimsical holiday motif.” “This year’s boutique features an enchanting mix of European handblown ornaments, handmade silk botanical decor pieces from our in-house original designs team, and themed Read More

PHOTOS: Big second half lifts Los Alamitos past San Clemente in CIF Division 2 final

Los Alamitos players and coaches celebrate with the CIF Division 2 championship plaque and T-shirts after defeating San Clemente at Thalassa Stadium. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). For the first time in 23 years, the Los Alamitos High Griffins are again CIF football champions. The Griffins overcame Read More

PHOTOS: Santa Margarita rolls to decisive win over Centennial for CIF Division 1 crown

Santa Margarita players and coaches celebrate the CIF title after a resounding victory over Centennial. (Photos courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone). By JAKE RHODES For OC Sports Zone History has a tendency of repeating itself in odd ways. The last time Carson Palmer played at the Rose Bowl, Read More

PHOTOS: Beckman wins overtime thriller over Brea Olinda, captures first CIF crown

Beckman Coach Marcello Giuliano holds the CIF championship plaque as his players celebrate Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). It took a little longer than Beckman High School football fans probably hoped. But the Beckman Patriots and their fans got to celebrate a CIF Division 8 Read More

PHOTOS: Woodbridge holds on, captures CIF title under first year coach Connor McBride

Woodbridge Coach Connor McBride and the Warrior players celebrate with the CIF Division 13 championship plaque after defeating Montebello. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) Friday night’s CIF Division 13 football championship game marked one of the most unlikely matchups in recent high school sports, but for Woodbridge Read More

California politicians pressed by singer-songwriter who alleges harassment by trans woman in L.A. gym bathroom

California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell had a tense exchange over the weekend with Tish Hyman, a singer-songwriter who has gone viral in recent weeks after allegedly being harassed by a trans woman in a gym locker room, and he’s not the first Golden State politician to hear from her directly. Read More

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande pay tribute to ‘Wicked’ roles

“Wicked: For Good” has flown into theaters, closing the curtain on the film adaptation of the popular musical. The film’s leading ladies are looking back on their time portraying the iconic characters Glinda and Elphaba. “I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose, to describe what this journey Read More