Mission Viejo

February 27, 2026 at 9:43 p.m.

Trabuco Hills pulls within six points twice in the fourth quarter but is never able...

Jay Keys (11) of Aliso Niguel takes a shot over Kingston Nathaniel (3) of Gahr in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 basketball playoffs at Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo on Friday, February 20, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Previews for Orange County’s CIF-SS boys basketball finals Friday and Saturday

February 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

A look at the CIF-SS championship games for Trabuco Hills, Aliso Niguel, Crean Lutheran vs....

Trabuco Hills’ Ryan Hull scored 36 points with 12 rebounds to lead Trabuco Hills to a 69-62 victory over Norte Vista in the CIF-SS Division 4 semifinals Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Trabuco Hills High School. (Photo by Lou Ponsi)

Orange County boys athlete of the week: Ryan Hull, Trabuco Hills

February 24, 2026 at 10:17 a.m.

The senior helped the Trabuco Hills basketball team to a pair of victories in the...

JSerra defenders Jaden Bailes (1) and Hunter Frates stop shot clock beater by Rolling Hills Prep guard Carter Fulton in boys CIFSS Div 1 basketball game played Tuesday February 17, 2026 at North Torrance HS (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: A quick look at the CIF-SS boys basketball finals

February 24, 2026 at 7:57 a.m.

Steve Fryer reacts to what has happened in the playoffs and looks toward this week's...

The veterinary clinic Modern Animal opened Feb. 16 in Huntington Beach. The clinic, with three veterinarians and 20 employees, offers in-app bookings, digital medical records for pet owners, flexible hours and virtual services. In-house services range from primary to preventative care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery and more. (Photo courtesy of Modern Animal)

Status Update: Modern Animal clinic opens in Surf City; Ulta leases in Laguna Niguel

By Samantha Gowen

February 23, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

With three veterinarians and 20 employees, the new vet concept offers in-app bookings, digital medical...

Gary Bergeson, right, and Kelly Bennett share a laugh with their guest Douglas Austin, musical director of the CHOC Follies, during their radio show “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly,” on Saddleback College radio station KSBR 88.5FM in 2016, (File photo by ED CRISOSTOMO, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER)

KSBR-FM at Saddleback College to go silent after 50 years

February 23, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

Saddleback College officials have decided to transfer the FCC license to Cal State Northridge's KCSN-FM,...

Trabuco Hills basketball player Ellie Tapper is the Orange County girls athlete of the week for Feb. 17, 2026. (File photo, SCNG)

Orange County girls athlete of the week: Ellie Tapper, Trabuco Hills

February 17, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

The guard averaged 27.5 points to lead the Mustangs' girls basketball team to a pair...

San Juan Hills guard Rocco Jensen looks for a way to penetrate the Pacifica Christian defense in the CIF-SS Division 2AA quarterfinal boys basketball playoffs in Newport Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Some surprises among Orange County teams in CIF-SS basketball quarterfinals

February 16, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

A few Orange County boys basketball teams have done better than expected in the CIF...

Orange County boys wrestling rankings, Feb. 13

February 13, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

The Orange County boys wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.

Orange County girls wrestling rankings, Feb. 13

February 13, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

The Orange County girls wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.

The South defeated the North 17-7 in the Orange County North vs. South All-Star Football Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at Newport Harbor High. The South extended its winning streak to 11 games in the series. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

San Juan Hills’ Timmy Herr rallies South in OC all-star football game

February 1, 2026 at 7:11 p.m.

The senior tosses two TDs in the second half to help the South extend its...

The longtime home of Ford Motor Co.’s Design Studios in Irvine is up for grabs. The automotive company exited the property in last year, leaving it vacant and ready for a new occupant. Newmark has been retained to lease the 87,639-square-foot property at 3 Glen Bell Way, the street named after Taco Bell’s founder and home to its headquarters just a short walk from the Ford building. (Photo courtesy of Newmark)

Real estate news: Ford Motor Co. design HQ seeks new tenant in Irvine

By Samantha Gowen

January 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The property next door to Taco Bell's headquarters is available for lease after the automaker...

San Juan Hills quarterback Timmy Herr throws the ball while on the run during a Bravo League game against Yorba Linda on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

South aims to extend winning streak in Orange County all-star football game

January 29, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The South rides a 10-game winning streak into the Orange County North vs. South All-Star...

Mission Viejo junior kicker Caleb Sylvia recently won a field goal competition at the Kohl’s National Underclassman Challenge in Boynton Beach, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Sylvia)

Mission Viejo kicker Caleb Sylvia wins national competition in Florida

January 23, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

The junior booted a 65-yard field goal at the recent Kohl's National Underclassman Challenge in...

Boys wrestling: Orange County rankings, Jan. 21

January 21, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

A list of the top wrestlers in Orange County in each division.

Rosters announced for Orange County all-star football game

January 17, 2026 at 9:33 a.m.

Troy coach Michael Echaves and Trabuco Hills coach Mark Nolan have announced their rosters for...

Elle Schotemeyer (10) of San Clemente raises her arms in celebration after scoring a goal against Capistrano Valley in a girls soccer game at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

San Clemente girls soccer strikes early to edge Capistrano Valley

January 14, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Elle Schotemeyer scores less than two minutes into the match and goalie Reese Tremper makes...

Animal control officers used a thermal drone, which tracks animal movements by detecting their heat signatures, to locate the missing pet. (Courtesy of Mission Viejo Animal Services)

Dog lost in windstorm found with thermal drone by Mission Viejo Animal Services

By Claire Wang

January 13, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

Thermal drones, which are equipped with heat-sensitive cameras, can track animal movements by detecting temperature...

Orange County girls soccer Top 10: Big league clashes on deck this week

January 12, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Santa Margarita, ranked No. 1 in Orange County, will play at No. 4 JSerra in...

Santa Margarita forward Brayden Kyman shoots a layup during a 92-85 win in a nonleague game against Village Christian on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita still on top

January 5, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Santa Margarita is still No. 1, while Mater Dei and Los Alamitos move up in...

Michael Echaves, Mark Nolan named coaches for OC All-Star Football Classic

January 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The coaches will lead the North and South teams in the 66th edition of the...

Olivia Kwon, 16, Chloe Park, 17, Shelby Kwon, 16, and Sofia Kim, 17, from left, sort and fold clothes that will be offered at Monty and Millie’s Exchange, a thrift store concept they created at Trabuco Hills High School where students shop for free in Mission Viejo on Friday, December 19, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Thrifting at Trabuco Hills High is cool, trendy and teaches life skills

December 30, 2025 at 6:06 a.m.

Students opened Monty & Millie’s Exchange, a thrift shop set up in a classroom and...

Irvine High School senior Summer Wilson at the school’s track in Irvine, CA, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Wilson is the Orange County Register’s girls cross country athlete of the year for the 2025 season. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County girls cross country: Summer Wilson is the OC athlete of the year

December 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

The Irvine senior is the Orange County girls cross country athlete of the year. The...

Cypress’ Logan Cabahug (24) tries to block as Corona del Mar’s Luke Mirhashemi (0) scores in the second quarter of a North/South Challenge boys basketball game, December 23, 2025, at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Corona del Mar boys basketball holds off Cypress to remain undefeated

December 23, 2025 at 10:15 p.m.

Corona del Mar beats Cypress to remain undefeated, plus highlights from other games Tuesday.

Orange County’s football leagues are set for 2026 and 2027 seasons

December 19, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

A look at the composition of the county's 11 football-only leagues for the 2026 and...

Santa Margarita middle linebacker Leki Holani is embraced by coach Carson Palmer as they celebrate winning the CIF State Open Division football championship in Mission Viejo on Saturday, December 13, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: Santa Margarita’s football team highlights an excellent fall

December 19, 2025 at 9:40 p.m.

Steve Fryer looks back at the fall sports season in Orange County. One team stood...

The Orange County Register’s All-County football team for the 2025 season. (SCNG photos)

OCVarsity’s All-Orange County Football Team for 2025

December 18, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

This season’s top players are honored on the All-County football team for the 2025 season.

Mission Viejo quarterback and Ohio State signee Luke Fahey in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 is the OC Register Offensive Player of the Year. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

All-County Football 2025: Luke Fahey is the offensive player of the year

December 18, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.

The Ohio State-bound quarterback led Mission Viejo to several major victories and the No. 1...

Santa Margarita forward Markee White shoots a layup during a nonleague game against Village Christian on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita remains at No. 1

December 15, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Santa Margarita continues in the No. 1 spot in the Orange County boys basketball rankings....

Santa Margarita Eagles Head coach Carson Palmer holds up the championship plaque after defeating the Centennial Huskies 42-7 to win the CIF-SS Division 1 championship game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Friday, November 28, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Fryer: JSerra’s next football coach might be another ‘big splash’ hire

December 11, 2025 at 9:46 p.m.

JSerra might seek to duplicate what Santa Margarita did when it hired Carson Palmer as...

Irvine’s Summer Wilson, Trabuco Hills’ girls team compete in prestigious Nike Cross Nationals

December 8, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Wilson finishes in 23rd-place in the meet and the girls teams for Trabuco Hills finishes...

The El Dorado basketball team poses for a group photo after it defeated La Habra, 53-52, in the championship game of the Gary Raya Classic on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at El Dorado High School. (Photo by Lou Ponsi)

El Dorado beats La Habra to win Gary Raya boys basketball tournament

December 8, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.

Boys basketball notes: The Golden Hawks improved to 9-1 with the win over the Highlanders.

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita, JSerra in top two spots

December 8, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

Santa Margarita is 9-1 overall and in the top spot in the Orange County rankings,...

A woman enters the vote center at Mission Viejo City Hall. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Laguna Hills setting district map for future elections, Mission Viejo chooses staggered term limits

December 5, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

The Laguna Hills City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to hold a final public hearing...

Laura Bassett, an Oceanside resident, is running for the 38th Senate District in the California Legislature. The seat includes communities in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano and parts of San Clemente. (Photo courtesy of Laura Bassett’s campaign)

Republican Laura Bassett, interested in coastal issues, launches bid for state Senate seat

By Kaitlyn Schallhorn

December 3, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

Bassett is vying for the 38th Senate District, represented now by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, a...

The Los Alamitos team celebrates winning the CIF-SS Division 2 football championship in San Clemente on Saturday, November 29, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Dec. 2

December 2, 2025 at 6:28 p.m.

Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the final rankings

December 1, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

CIF-SS Division 1 champion Santa Margarita finishes No. 1 in the final Orange County football...

JSerra’s girls cross country team after winning the team championship in the Orange County Championships on Oct. 18, 2025, at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Summer Wilson, Aidan Antonio qualify for Nike Nationals cross country meet

November 30, 2025 at 10:41 p.m.

The JSerra and Trabuco Hills girls teams and the San Clemente boys team will also...

Irvine senior Summer Wilson is the Orange County girls athlete of the week for Nov. 25, 2025, after setting the 3-mile national record for high school girls. (Courtesy of Darin Hurst)

Irvine’s Summer Wilson sets record at CIF State Cross Country Championships

November 29, 2025 at 3:21 p.m.

The Irvine senior sets a state record with her time at Woodward Park; Dana Hills'...

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Fix broken household items — and meet some neighbors — at Mission Viejo’s first Repair Café

By Mona Darwish

November 26, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Volunteers will be on hand to mend broken items for free, and demonstrate various repair...

Santa Margarita quarterback Trace Johnson keeps the ball to gain yardage as he gets around an Orange Lutheran defender in the CIF-SS Division 1 football semifinal playoff in Costa Mesa on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita at No. 1 going into CIF-SS finals

November 24, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 spot in the Orange County football poll after making...

Decorated boats cruise the harbor during the 115th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach, CA, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Here are nearly 100 Orange County holiday events you can do in 2025

By Heather McRea

November 25, 2025 at 6:50 a.m.

And in a touch of holiday magic, most of the events on this list are...

Century senior Monserrat Santillan-Silva won the Division 4 championship in the CIF Southern Section Cross Country Championships at Mt. San Antonio College on Nov. 22, 2025. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Monserrat Santillan-Silva’s fast improvement leads to CIF-SS cross country title

November 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

The Century senior and Irvine's Summer Wilson leave their mark on the CIF-SS finals, and...

Kate Avnaim, 17, a patient at Rady Children’s Hospital in Mission Viejo, is greeted by the hospital’s resident dog, Haines, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. “Her eyes are so pretty. Seriously,” Avnaim said. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Rady Children’s Hospital pup is just what the doctor ordered

By Mindy Schauer

November 19, 2025 at 6:59 a.m.

The specially trained 2-year-old black Labrador with a touch of golden retriever is the first...

Mater Dei running back Kennie Leggett, right, fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown against Mission Viejo in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal football playoffs in Santa Ana on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 18

November 18, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Santa Margarita’s Trent Mosley (4) looks for running room as they play Sierra Canyon in a CIF-SS Div. 1 quarterfinal game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals

November 17, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

Santa Margarita is No. 1 by itself in this week's Orange County football poll. Mater...

3 O.C. boys water polo teams to start CIF SoCal Regional at home

November 18, 2025 at 3:38 p.m.

Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar and Capistrano Valley play at home in the first round...

Mater Dei running back Kennie Leggett breaks into the open on his way the end zone for a touchdown against Mission Viejo in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal football playoffs in Santa Ana on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Mater Dei football shuts out Mission Viejo in Division 1 quarterfinals

November 16, 2025 at 1:21 a.m.

Mater Dei rushes for three scores and receives two sacks from Shaun Scott as it...

CIF-SS boys water polo: Preview of OC’s championship matches Saturday

November 14, 2025 at 2:24 p.m.

A preview of the CIF-SS boys water polo finals involving Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar,...

The Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club’s donation will directly benefit the construction fund as Olive Crest builds 16 two-bedroom apartment homes in Santa Ana for teens and young adults aging out of the foster care system.
(Courtesy of Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club)

Bravo for service to country, caring for others and helping community

By Magda Liszewska

November 12, 2025 at 7:07 p.m.

The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.

Robert DeLue, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the WWII from 1944-1947, is presented with a handmade quilt by volunteer quilters Joann Schaum, left, and Giennie Tyler during a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Reata Glen retirement community in Rancho Mission Viejo on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Volunteers fabric quilts out of gratitude for veterans’ service

By Lou Ponsi

November 12, 2025 at 1:56 p.m.

Five veterans from the Reata Glen Retirement Community in Mission Viejo were presented hand-sewn quilts...

Mater Dei’s Kennie Leggett (28) battles for yards during a Trinity league football game between Servite and Mater Dei at Santa Ana Stadium Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for the CIF-SS quarterfinals

November 12, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

Steve Fryer previews this week's top CIF-SS quarterfinals for the Orange County teams, including Mission...

Baker Karlo Evaristo recently held a soft opening at 61 Hundred Bread in Santa Ana, CA. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The best bakeries in Orange County right now

By Brock Keeling

November 14, 2025 at 1:56 p.m.

This guide details some of the best-of-the-best bakeries to help plan your Thanksgiving and Christmas...

Capistrano Valley boys water polo edges Redondo to reach CIF-SS finals

November 11, 2025 at 11:17 p.m.

Capistrano Valley wins its third consecutive one-goal game to reach the CIF-SS Division 2 final...

San Clemente’s Jaxson Rex, left, is chased down by Tustin’s Jeremiah Salvant, center, and wide receiver Rufai Azeez, right, in a season-opening football game in Tustin on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11

November 11, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.

Santa Margarita running back Jaion Smith finds a big opening in the Mater Dei defense in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo, Santa Margarita share No. 1

November 10, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Santa Margarita moves into a tie with Mission Viejo for the No. 1 spot in...

A trout created by Cheryl Garcia in a Saddleback College Emeritus glass class is on display at Saddleback College. (Photo by Penny Schwartz)

Saddleback College Emeritus glass exhibit showcases denizens of the deep

By Penny E Schwartz

November 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Ocean creatures of all kinds made of stained and fused glass are on display through...

Elliot Stern, president of Saddleback College, at the school’s new 50,000-square-foot site called Saddleback@ATEP in Tustin, CA, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The college’s Advanced Technology and Education Park was built for its culinary arts and advanced automotive programs. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Saddleback College leans into auto, culinary careers at new Tustin campus

By Pat Maio

November 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

President Elliot Stern is focusing on getting people trained for in-demand careers with living wages.

Mater Dei’s Ryan Hopkins (10) eludes the rush of Servite’s Sevelino Taliauli (32) during a Trinity league football game between Servite and Mater Dei at Santa Ana Stadium Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: Predictions for all divisions of the CIF-SS football playoffs

November 6, 2025 at 2:19 p.m.

Steve Fryer's predictions for every division in the CIF Southern Section football playoffs.

Bagpiper Richard Cook performs Amazing Grace during the Veterans Day observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, CA on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County plans Veterans Day 2025 celebrations with fields of flags, remembrance ceremonies

By Heather McRea

November 7, 2025 at 2:03 p.m.

If you are a veteran or you would like to participate in commemorating the service...

Video shows a mountain lion on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, on a hiking and mountain biking trail in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park near Lake Forest, CA. (Photo by OnScene.TV)

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is closed temporarily by mountain lion activity

By Laylan Connelly

November 5, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.

Few details were given about the reason for the closure or how long it would...

La Habra’s Quarterback DJ Mitchell (1) throws a pass in the 3rd quarter of a Friday night football game, Oct. 10, 2025, at La Habra (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 4

November 4, 2025 at 5:19 p.m.

Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Mission Viejo High School’s Vance Spafford practices with the team in Mission Viejo, CA on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mission Viejo football dealing with injuries beyond loss of Vance Spafford

November 4, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

Spafford will miss the playoffs for Mission Viejo, which is also facing injuries to JD...

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey set a school record with 569 passing yards in a win over Los Alamitos on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by David Delgado)

Orange County boys athlete of the week: Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo

November 4, 2025 at 9:28 a.m.

Fahey set a school record with 569 passing yards in a win over Los Alamitos.

Mission Viejo’s KJ Woodbury Jr. (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Chaparral at Chaparral High School in Temecula on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo at No. 1 as regular season ends

November 4, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

Mission Valley is the No. 1 team in the Orange County football rankings going into...

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey (3) scores a touchdown against Chaparral at Chaparral High School in Temecula on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)

CIF-SS football playoffs: 8 teams picked for Division 1 came down to ratings

November 2, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

CIF-SS assistant commissioner Joe Hoggatt explains the size of the Division 1 bracket, which has...

San Juan Hills quarterback Timmy Herr throws the ball during a Bravo League game against Yorba Linda on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: San Juan Hills (1-9) gets into CIF-SS playoffs, keeps JSerra out

November 3, 2025 at 8:38 a.m.

Despite having to forfeit seven wins, San Juan Hills gets a CIF-SS at-large berth and...

Tustin’s Elijah Robinson breaks a tackle attempt from Capistrano Valley’s Cade Epstein during a game at Saddleback College on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)

Tustin football beats Capistrano Valley to defend Delta League title

October 31, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

Junior Elijah Robinson rushes for three touchdowns to help lead Tustin to its second consecutive...

The Orange Lutheran football team takes the field before the start of the their Trinity League football game against Mater Dei in Costa Mesa on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: What we’re likely to see in the CIF-SS football playoff pairings

October 31, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.

The brackets, which will be released Sunday morning, will probably have some surprises -- or...

Crean Lutheran’s Ty Johnson, left, with the assistance of Bryce Coleman, center, battles with Huntington Beach’s Maxx Hopkins during a game at Cream Lutheran High School in Irvine on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)

Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 30

October 30, 2025 at 11:49 a.m.

The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...

Los Angeles-based Prime Pizza opened a new location in Brea. (Photo courtesy of Prime Pizza)

Los Angeles favorite Prime Pizza expands to Orange County

By Brock Keeling

October 30, 2025 at 10:19 a.m.

The pizzeria takes its classic New York-style pies outside of L.A. County for the first...

Tustin defensive tackle Jeremiah Williams jumps into the end zone for the touchdown in the fourth quarter against Yorba Linda in a nonleague football game in Yorba Linda on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 28

October 28, 2025 at 3:07 p.m.

Steve Fryer reveals his Orange County Top 25 football poll vote, and how he ranks...

Above, the Costa Mesa health clinic at 1520 Nutmeg Place, Ste 101, of Anaheim-based Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino counties. On Feb. 11, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsome announced plans to toss a $90 million lifeline to the Planned Parenthood affiliates of California to offset cuts by the Trump administration.

Planned Parenthood of OC, San Bernardino getting cash infusion from state

By Pat Maio

October 28, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

$140 million for seven Planned Parenthood affiliates in California will keep 109 clinics open.

Mission Viejo’s football team enters the stadium prior to a game against Chaparral at Chaparral High School in Temecula on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)

Mission Viejo football adds transfers from Bishop Montgomery and Hawaii

October 27, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

Amaziah Siale from Kapa'a of Hawaii and Hansen Makaafi from Bishop Montgomery played against Edison...

San Clemente quarterback Preston Beck throws the ball during the 4th quarter of an Alpha League game against Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: San Clemente’s win shakes up rankings

October 27, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

San Clemente's win over Los Alamitos shakes up the Orange County football poll to begin...

Capistrano Valley quarterback Talon Spencer ran for two touchdowns and passed for another score to lead the Cougars to a 30-14 victory at El Modena on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Talon Spencer leads Capistrano Valley football past El Modena for key win

October 24, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

The junior runs for two touchdowns and throws a TD pass as Capistrano Valley sets...

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 22

October 22, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

How Fryer voted this week in the Orange County Top 25, plus his teams for...

Laguna Beach’s, Jack Hurst (12), far left runs the ball against El Dorado. The game was held at Valencia High School in Placentia on Friday Sept. 19, 2025. ..(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 9’s top games

October 24, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including a...

Orange Lutheran running back Sean Morris Jr gets past Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele to find room for a big gain in a Trinity League football game in Costa Mesa on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 22

October 22, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...

Chapman University Interim Dean Dr. Kendall Harris and students deliver 3D printers to the Orange Unified School District.
(Courtesy of Chapman University)

Bravo for achievements in military, space and community service

By Magda Liszewska

October 20, 2025 at 8:37 p.m.

The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey throws the ball during an Alpha League game against San Clemente on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo stays at No. 1 in Week 9

October 20, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

Mission Viejo is No. 1 in the Orange County football poll for the second week...

Mission Viejo running back Davonte Curtis carries the ball for a touchdown during an Alpha League game against San Clemente on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Mission Viejo football gets past San Clemente with second-half surge

October 18, 2025 at 1:25 a.m.

A strong second half leads Mission Viejo to victory over San Clemente in an Alpha...

JSerra flag football players Kai Beary, left, and GG Szczuka help lead the undefeated and top-ranked Lions into the Division 1 playoffs. Beary is committed to Texas for soccer while Szczuka is committed to SMU for soccer. Their hand signals reflect their colleges. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

JSerra girls flag football seeded first for CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs

October 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

JSerra plays host to Trabuco Hills in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs...

Woodbridge junior Aidan Antonio finished fifth in the Woodbridge Classic at Great Park in Irvine. He was the fastest of all Orange County runners with his time of 14 minutes, 6.3 seconds. (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Fryer: Top teams ready to run in Orange County Cross Country Championships

October 16, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.

The Orange County Cross Country Championship will feature many of the county's top teams and...

Santa Margarita quarterback Trace Johnson scrambles away from Mater Dei defenders to gain yardage in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 8’s top games

October 17, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.

Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including St....

Dan Albano’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 15

October 15, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.

The OCVarsity reporter shares how he voted this week in the O.C. Top 25, along...

San Juan Hills wide receiver Luke Frith breaks a tackle while carrying the ball during a Bravo League game against Yorba Linda on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 14

October 14, 2025 at 2:47 p.m.

Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo back at No. 1

October 13, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

Santa Margarita's win over Mater Dei shakes up the top of the Orange County rankings.

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 7

October 8, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

Steve Fryer shows how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.

Corona del Mar’s Garrett James (12) makes a reception against San Juan Hills on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Newport Harbor High. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Corona del Mar rises to No. 10 in Week 7

October 7, 2025 at 9:46 a.m.

Corona del Mar moves into the Top 10 of the Orange County football rankings after...

The Shops at Mission Viejo added several new merchants in Sept. with more to come. (Photo courtesy of Simon)

Status Update: New stores open at Mission Viejo mall, San Clemente outlets

By Samantha Gowen

October 6, 2025 at 8:40 p.m.

While construction begins on the mall's new outdoor village, the interior continues to add new...

Lana Hostetler, from Upland, shops with her children while using a Dash Cart that automatically totals purchases at the newly opened Amazon Fresh at the Upland Village Center on Foothill Blvd. in Upland on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

2 Amazon Fresh grocery stores are closing in Orange County

By Pat Maio

October 6, 2025 at 8:13 p.m.

After the closures in November, the company will operate 19 Fresh stores in the region.

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey (3) breaks a tackle by the Santa Margarita defense as he scrambles in the back field during a game at Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Fryer: Leaders for Orange County’s football awards at the halfway point

October 5, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.

Halfway through the football season is a good time to take a look at the...

A 250-megawatt lithium battery storage facility is proposed for 13 acres in northern San Juan Capistrano, near Camino Capistrano and the 5 Freeway. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

College district trustees now want to revoke $750K grant from battery storage developer

October 2, 2025 at 8:11 p.m.

The South Orange County Community College District is expected to decide later this month.

Corona del Mar’s football field with high-fives to a before a football game between Charter Oak and Corona del Mar at Newport Harbor High School on Friday Sept. 12, 2025. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 1

October 1, 2025 at 8:41 a.m.

Steve Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.

Los Alamitos players celebrate after defeating Inglewood 20-12 on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in a nonleague game in Inglewood. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Albano’s football blitz: Hot topics entering league play

October 14, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

The OCVarsity reporter gets you ready for the start of league play this week.

Mission Viejo’s Devonte Curtis (7) runs for yardage in a game against Chaparral at Chaparral High School in Temecula on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)

Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei, Mission Viejo in top two spots

September 29, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

Mater Dei stays at No. 1 in the Orange County football rankings, just ahead of...

Corona del Mar wide receiver JJ Haley tries to break a tackle from Trabuco Hills center back Riley Overman after making a catch during a nonleague game between the two teams on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Corona del Mar football looks sharp in victory over Trabuco Hills

September 27, 2025 at 12:57 a.m.

Corona del Mar beats Trabuco Hills in the final nonleague game of the season for...

Los Alamitos’ Lenny Ibarra (28) tackles Mission Viejo wide receiver Phillip Bell (1) as he runs the ball during a football game at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Villagracia, Contributing Photographer)

Fryer: Big battles ahead as OC football begins league play next week

September 25, 2025 at 5:19 p.m.

Taking a look at the favorites for the titles and the big showdowns for each...

Mission Viejo Nadadores divers practice at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex, home in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The City of Mission Viejo formed a committee to attract International Olympic Committee teams to its facilities for training. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mission Viejo signs deal to host the Netherlands for the 2028 Olympics