For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Juan Capistrano high school sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports, and sign up for weekly South OC Sports updates straight to your inbox. Division 2 is the highest up the Capistrano Valley Christian baseball program has competed in the CIF-Southern Read More
DIVISION 1 Etiwanda 5, Capistrano Valley 2 Villa Park 3, Damien 0: The Spartans advanced behind a complete game by Brandon Luu. Luu allowed no runs and struck out nine. Gavin Grahovac was 2 for 3 with two runs scored and a home run for Villa Park. DIVISION 2 Fullerton Read More
Fullerton players (from left) Mathew Carbajal, Niko Savage, Niko Mendez, Zach Fany, George Papadatos and Conor Sunderland contributed to Friday’s win. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton High School’s baseball team has had a knack this season for late inning rallies. On Friday, Niko Mendez’s sacrifice fly in Read More
Woodbridge players (left) get ready to shake hands with players from Charter Oak after Friday’s game. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Charter Oak High School’s baseball team battled back from an early four-run deficit with seven unearned runs in the sixth inning to defeat Woodbridge 11-5 in a CIF Read More
Crean Lutheran players celebrate after Jack O’Malley’s three-run home run. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, Ted Rigoni). Crean Lutheran High School’s baseball team, top-seeded team in Division 4, rolled to a 24-3 victory over Pasadena Poly Friday afternoon in the CIF playoff opener in Pasadena. The Saints (21-8) move on Read More
The waterwise demonstration garden outside of the Laguna Beach County Water District office downtown offers examples of sustainable options that require little water. | Photo by Christopher Regan Mitigate maintenance and lower water bills by landscaping with native plants. By Tanya A. Yacina While recent rainy Southern California weather patterns Read More
Bridges, a koi pond and stone lanterns are all elements of a Zen garden. Zen-style gardens use natural elements to create tranquil spaces where homeowners can find peace in their own backyards. By Ashley Probst Standing in an expansive garden complete with a tea house, koi pond and 100-year-old trees Read More
Festival of Arts painter Elaine Twiss and jewelry designer Roya Nassirian both find inspiration in these ocean treasures. By Stefanee Freedman In an oceanside town full of artists, it’s no surprise that local exhibits showcase the beauty of beach life. One common focal point of coastal art is the integration Read More
Elevate your morning meals with these local favorites. By Ashley Ryan For years, the simple combination of eggs, bacon and toast dominated the breakfast market, with these traditional tastes found on every morning menu across the country. But now, as brunch continues on its endless upward trajectory, chefs are experiencing Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 9. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71669/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Initiation of a potential amendment Read More
