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El Dorado headed to CIF title game after double overtime comeback win in semifinals

Lucas Raya of El Dorado celebrates during the Golden Hawks semifinal victory Friday night. (Photos courtesy El Dorado Football). El Dorado High School’s football team has a chance for its first CIF title since 2007 after a thrilling 30-29 double overtime victory over ML King in the Division 7 semifinals Read More

Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert

Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram. “I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to Read More

‘The Holdovers’ review: A Christmas movie for the rest of us

(NEXSTAR) — Ahead of the holidays this year, one holiday movie is not glossing over the most wonderful time of the year being not so wonderful for everyone. “The Holdovers,” the eight film by director Alexander Payne (“Election,” “Sideways”), is a Christmas movie for people who aren’t interested in watching Read More

PHOTOS: Big second half powers CdM past Yorba Linda and into CIF Division 4 finals

Corona del Mar quarterback Kaleb Annett scrambles for short yardage to extend a Sea Kings drive as Yorba Linda’s cornerback Jason Escovar pursues during the third quarter Friday night. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Corona del Mar High’s football team scored three second half touchdowns and the Read More

Santa Ana holds on for victory over California in consolation round tournament game

Santa Ana players celebrate Friday’s victory over California. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It looked like Santa Ana High School’s boys basketball team would coast to a consolation round victory over California of Whittier Friday night in the Santa Ana Varsity Tournament. The Saints built a 16-point lead in Read More

OC high school boys and girls basketball highlights and final scores for Friday, Nov. 17

BOYS BASKETBALL SANTA ANA VARSITY TOURNAMENT Consolation semifinals Huntington Beach 83, University 66: The Oilers (2-1) were led by Oliver Nakra, who had 25 points and four 3-pointers; Danny Huynh, who had 20 points and six 3-pointers; and Logan Barker (15 points) and Kai Labistre (14 points). University (1-2) was Read More