Author: Art Pedroza

CalOptima Health expands no-cost mental health support for back-to-school season

ORANGE, Calif. (August 29, 2025) — A new school year can bring pressure and stress for Orange County children and parents alike, raising the risk of mental health issues. CalOptima Health reminds members that ample no-cost mental health support is available in person, via telehealth or by app. To help Read More

A woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Sunday morning

A woman was struck by a vehicle on Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, and she was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On August 31, at approximately 9:54 p.m., the SAPD received multiple reports of a traffic collision near the intersection Read More

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene passes away at 73

Graham Greene, the Canadian First Nations actor whose career opened doors for Indigenous performers in Hollywood, died Monday in a Toronto hospital after a long illness. He was 73, according to Deadline. “He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed,” said his longtime Read More

New Italian Eatery Piatti Laguna Beach Serves Timeless Italian Fare

  Several restaurants have come and gone at 222 Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach, including Taverna, Ocean at Main, Suenos and Cabana. Fortunately, a new Italian eatery opened in that spot earlier this summer that looks to have staying power—and a terrific menu. Piatti Laguna Beach is the newest location Read More

Lil Jon makes fitness competition debut at Muscle Beach

Okay! Rapper Lil Jon made his fitness competition debut at the world-famous Muscle Beach championship. “Lil’ Jon trades the mic for muscle in his first-ever fitness competition at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championship,” a media release explained. The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Jonathan H. Smith appeared in the men’s physique Read More

A residential burglar was arrested in north O.C. after fleeing from the police

Over the weekend, a resident near Bastanchury & Associated found a suspect in their backyard during a residential burglary, according to the Fullerton Police Department. The suspect took off running, but the police officers quickly responded and tracked him down nearby. Turns out, the suspect was still carrying property from Read More

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks being ‘pigeonholed’ in Hollywood

It’s proving to be an emotional year at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, and for the first time in his professional acting career, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has arrived on the Lido. Johnson’s upcoming film “The Smashing Machine” will have its world premiere Monday night in Venice. The wrestler-turned-actor and Read More

Fifth Harmony reunites during Jonas Brothers concert

The girl group reunited after seven years during the Jonas Brothers concert in Dallas last night. They surprised fans by performing together for the first time since going on an indefinite hiatus in 2018. In the meantime, each member pursued solo projects Normani, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui surprised fans by appearing Read More

PHOTOS: Calvary Chapel rallies for big road victory against Valley Christian

Calvary Chapel’s Eli Sutherland eludes a tackle in the first quarter Friday. (Photos courtesy Aidan Russell, Russell Bros Productions). Calvary Chapel’s football team rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat Valley Christian 33-19 Friday night in a non-league game in Cerritos. It was the second win to start the season Read More

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran remains undefeated, takes on Capo Valley Friday at home

Crean Lutheran’s Bryce Coleman scores on a break away touchdown Friday night. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano, Howard Lyon, Ted Rigoni, Kate Werner and Amy Temple). Crean Lutheran’s football notched its second win of the season Friday night, defeasting St. Pius X 42-10 Friday night at Crean Lutheran. Read More