Category: Top Stories

Estancia’s star pitcher Andrew Mits makes college commitment to Concordia in Nebraska

Estancia pitcher Andrew Mits made his college commitment this week. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Estancia High School’s star pitcher Andrew Mits made his college commitment this week to play baseball for Concordia University in Nebraska, Eagles Coach Nate Goellrich said Thursday. “Concordia is a great NAIA program and Read More

Top Philanthropists Honored at 38th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County

Event Co-Chair Kay Linen Clark, Honorary Chair and 2022 Legacy Award winner Gene Reed of Newport Beach, Legacy Award winner Leona Aronoff-Sadacca, Mid-Size Business winner Casanova/McCann President and CEO Ingrid Smart, Co-Chair Jessica Hamman Orange County’s top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals were honored at the 38th Annual National Philanthropy Read More

Music Fest Fridays: Kings Return perform ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Music Fest Fridays: Kings Return perform ‘Have Yourself … 36 mins ago Trevor Noah to host 66th Annual Grammy Awards 3 hours ago ‘Barbie’ leads Critics Choice Awards with 18 nominations 1 day ago Lenny Kravitz lands 1st Golden Globe nomination for … 1 day ago Dyan Cannon reminisces about her marriage Read More

At Laguna Playhouse ‘Cinderella Christmas’ is as Good as Panto Gets

Veronica Dunne and Patrick Ortiz (center) with the company of “A Cinderella Christmas.” Photo Credit: Jason Niedle/Tethos. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy This December is the eighth time Lythgoe Family Productions has brought one of its pantos to Laguna Playhouse, and “A Cinderella Christmas” is as Read More

Mattel following ‘Barbie’ with American Girl doll live-action movie

NEW YORK (AP) — “Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen. The toy company is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, Mattel announced Wednesday. “American Girl” will be produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, the production company Read More

Pre-game photos of Mater Dei’s CIF state open division championship game vs. Serra

Mater Dei quarterback Elijah Brown leads the Monarchs in pre-game warm-ups before Saturday’s CIF State Open Division final at Saddleback College. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Well before Mater Dei’s football team took on Serra Saturday night, the Monarchs were preparing for the CIF State Open Division Read More