Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island / photo by Charles Weinberg Chanukah – The Festival of Lights – can bring back fond memories of childhood years, and serves to renew a sense of identity for the Jewish community. The Chanukah lights provide warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is a purpose Read More
Mater Dei players celebrate after winning CIF Open Division title as Coach Frank McManus holds the trophy Saturday night at Saddleback College. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Mater Dei High School’s football team is once again the CIF state champion. Quarterback Elijah Brown tossed four touchdown passes Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). FINAL SCORE: Mater Dei 35 Serra 0 (FINAL) Note: MD QB Elijah Brown threw two TD passes in first quarter and another in the second quarter and the Monarchs defense was stifling, according to Tom Connolly, covering for OC Sports Zone. The Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). SAN JUAN INVITATIONAL Mater Dei 84, El Camino 55: Mater Dei was led by Owen Verna, who had 25 points and six 3-pointers and was named tournament MVP after leading the Monarchs to the tournament title. The Monarchs Brannon Martinsen was named Read More
Mater Dei quarterback Elijah Brown drops back to pass in the first half Saturday night vs. Serra. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Mater Dei High School’s football team captured its fourth CIF state crown Saturday night, defeating previously undefeated Serra 35-0 in front of a big crowd Read More
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2023) — Kids living near Peter Marshall Park today received the gift of play for years and generations to come with the building of two playgrounds. Nearly 200 volunteers from the community, the Anaheim Ducks and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress spent the Read More
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2023) — Kids living near Peter Marshall Park today received the gift of play for years and generations to come with the construction of two new playgrounds. Nearly 200 volunteers from the community, the Anaheim Ducks and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress spent Read More
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2023) — Kids living near Peter Marshall Park today received the gift of play for years and generations to come with the construction of two new playgrounds. Nearly 200 volunteers from the community, the Anaheim Ducks and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress spent Read More
(NEXSTAR) – Santa doesn’t smell like “beef and cheese” as far as Macy’s is concerned. The 2003 Christmas film “Elf” produced a number of now-classic scenes, including Buddy’s first taste of the “World’s Best” coffee and his attempt to hug a feral raccoon. But arguably the most memorable scene — Read More
Mission Viejo players and coaches celebrate after winning the state title Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). It really doesn’t get any better for Mission Viejo High School’s football team. Mission Viejo, after capturing the CIF Division 2 Southern Section title against Servite, capped a memorable Read More
