Author: Tom Connolly

Fullerton notches milestone CIF playoff win at home, moves on to second round

Fullerton was led by (from left) Caden Wise, Evan Tellez-Soria, Sergio Andrade and David Salgado Thursday night. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). The resurgence of the Fullerton High School football team has been turning heads all season. On Thursday night, the No. 4 seeded Indians, winless a season Read More

Veterans Day Ceremony

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Veterans Day is a time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Join us as we salute our nation’s veterans at the City of Irvine’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Join the community Tuesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. Read More

Selena’s personal artifacts leave Texas for L.A. for 1st time

For the first time, the personal artifacts of slain Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Perez will be on display outside of her hometown of Corpus Cristi, Texas. The move is for a limited-time pop-up exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s called Selena: From Texas to the World. Read More

Fullerton makes dramatic turn-around, opens CIF football playoffs Thursday at home

Fullerton’s football team with Coach Pete Karavedas. (Photos courtesy Fullerton athletics). Fullerton High School football players and coaches have already accomplished a lot, reaching the CIF Division 8 playoffs after the team finished 0-10 last year. Under first year coach Pete Karavedas who led Sunny Hills to a CIF Division 8 Read More

May Martin’s Lily Magaziner Is on The Zest To discuss Jewelry, Creativity, and Building a Brand

Lily Magaziner is the founder of May Martin, the popular handmade jewelry brand that is known for its minimalism and timeless designs. The brand started in 2014 in a small trailer at The LAB, and now has four locations throughout Costa Mesa, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Beach and more Read More

1st trailer of long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic released

After much anticipation, the first trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” was released on Thursday morning. The over one-minute trailer begins in the recording studio, where a voice can be heard telling Jackson, played by his real-life nephew Jaafar, “I know you waited a long time for this. Read More

Woman gets 15 years to life for butt injection that killed Hollywood actress

A Southern California woman who was convicted of killing a Hollywood actress with a botched silicone injection into her buttocks was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Wednesday. Libby Adame, 55, was convicted earlier this month in Riverside County of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without a Read More

Magic Johnson talks power of music, possible Dodgers three-peat

The name Earvin “Magic” Johnson is synonymous with excellence. He now has 18 championship rings, thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning another World Series. Johnson is part-owner of the Major League Baseball franchise; however, basketball fans know five of those are from when he played during the “Showtime Era” Read More

Longtime Hollywood performance venue to close next year, reopen on Sunset Blvd. in 2027

A prominent Hollywood music venue is closing early next year, though the owners indicate they plan to return in a new location in 2027. The Hotel Café is ending its 25-year run at 1623 N. Cahuenga Blvd. in early 2026, the venue announced on Instagram. TimeOut noted that while no Read More