Author: Mia Laureys

On the Move: Families Forward Leaders Appointed to Key Early Childhood Boards in Orange County

NONPROFIT Madelynn Hirneise Madelynn Hirneise, CEO of Families Forward, has been appointed to the board of directors for First 5 Orange County, where she will help strengthen systems that support young children and families. Erica Berrios, CFO of Families Forward, has joined the board of directors for Orange County Head Read More

What did Jimmy Kimmel say in his monologues about Charlie Kirk?

ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after backlash over the late-night host’s remarks on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. While many media reports highlighted Kimmel’s Monday night monologue as the catalyst, a look back at his final episodes shows he raised the topic in multiple monologues since Sept. 10. So, what Read More

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran completes non-league play with fifth consecutive win

Dillon Booth scores a touchdown Friday night for Crean Lutheran. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano). Crean Lutheran High School’s football team wrapped up non-league play Friday night with a 38-14 victory over La Serna at Saints Stadium. It was the fifth win without a loss for the Saints, Read More

Why Halsey claims she’s being blocked from releasing new music

Halsey, the singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her 2010 debut “Badlands,” revealed that she is currently unable to release new music, citing restrictions from her record label following the commercial performance of her most recent project, “The Great Impersonator.” In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe released Sept. Read More

Wrong way driving O.C. parolee arrested with help from a police drone

Yesterday afternoon, a citizen reported a reckless driver heading southbound on Beach Blvd. from Talbert Ave., according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The HBPD’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) was launched and it quickly located the vehicle, which was seen driving on the wrong side of the road. As Read More

O.C. murder suspect shot dead near an In-N-Out Burger after firing at police during a pursuit

A multi-agency officer-involved shooting occurred in Laguna Hills in the early morning of Saturday, Sept. 20, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. On Friday, Sept. 19, around 9:53 p.m., the Carlsbad Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 2300 block of Rising Glen Way. Carlsbad Read More

PHOTOS: Troy stops late Segerstrom threat for close non-league road victory

Troy’s Ethan Mundt breaks free in the midfield for a gain Friday night. Segerstrom’s Roman Saucedo and Joshua Garcia defend. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Troy High School’s football team had a number of players step up Friday night in a 21-13 non-league victory over Segerstrom. But Read More

PHOTOS: Costa Mesa uses powerful running game to notch decisive win vs. Century

Costa Mesa junior running back Gavin Garza breaks loose from a contingent of Century defenders led by Jimmy Jaramillo (15) for a 46-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone. In Friday’s non-league football matchup between Orange County rivals Costa Mesa and Century, Read More