Valentina Labuschagne scores on a penalty shot in overtime to lift the Monarchs to their first Excalibur title under veteran coach Matty West.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/31/mater-dei-girls-soccer-edges-harvard-westlake-to-claim-excalibur-tournament/

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Climate change has the potential for further impacts to our communities, this survey allows residents to weigh in, writes Rebecca K. O'Connor.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/how-you-can-help-the-climate-adaptation-and-resilience-plan-for-the-santa-ana-river-watershed/

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The man pleaded guilty to posessing for sale fentanyl and methamphetamine.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/05/drug-dealer-gets-15-year-sentence-for-selling-a-fatal-dose-of-fentanyl-to-a-woman-in-anaheim/

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The OC Board of Supervisors recently approved a formal agreement with the new Orange County Animal Rescue Team and $75,000 in seed funding.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/new-rescue-team-being-created-for-horses-and-large-animals-in-emergencies/

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"In terms of Justin and what he’s had to deal with this year, I think it’s a career-defining type of year,” Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/01/chargers-quarterback-justin-herbert-gets-an-mvp-endorsement/

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Councilmembers approved the final site choice for the theater on the south side of the children’s museum this fall and pledged funding help.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/immersive-theater-proposal-for-childrens-museum-gaining-ground-in-la-habra/

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Wynn, a two-time first-team All-County selection, is expected to undergo surgery this week.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/03/mater-dei-basketball-standout-kaeli-wynn-to-miss-season-due-to-knee-injury/

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The House of Kong exhibit will take place in Downtown Los Angeles for a limited four-week run from Feb. 26 to March 19, 2026.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/04/gorillaz-bring-house-of-kong-exhibition-and-two-hollywood-palladium-shows-to-los-angeles/

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The Irvine runner set girls meet and course records en route to a state title in cross country.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/02/orange-county-girls-athlete-of-the-week-summer-wilson-irvine-4/

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Craig Sumner Elliott claimed to have acted in self-defense.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/04/jurors-deadlock-in-trial-of-garden-grove-man-who-filmed-himself-shooting-killing-homeless-man/

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San Juan Hills' Cooper Javorsky and Mater Dei's CJ Lavender credit their connection with UCLA assistant coaches and staff before signing with the Bruins, who are expected to hire James Madison coach Bob Chesney.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/03/o-c-football-recruits-stick-through-coaching-change-to-sign-with-ucla/

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27-year-old Jocelyn Janet Campos of Paramount was killed in the crash in April 2024.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/01/man-convicted-of-second-degree-murder-for-alcohol-fueled-crash-that-killed-his-girlfriend-in-santa-ana/

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Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, Cypress, Foothill and Anaheim play for CIF Southern Section championships on Saturday.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/07/previews-of-saturdays-cif-ss-girls-volleyball-championships/

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Head coach Lincoln Riley is trusting his process in coaching the Trojans to do 'the hardest thing in college football'

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/02/nebraska-win-brings-no-20-usc-one-step-closer-to-becoming-road-warriors/

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San Bernardino County is not expected to see increased rainfall rates, but the state deployed resources there ahead of the storm.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/10/11/faster-rainfall-rates-raise-flood-concerns-in-l-a-county-this-coming-week/

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And if silver-leaved plants are your thing, here are some interesting things to learn.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/10/10/why-the-cold-hardy-safflower-is-such-an-attractive-addition-to-the-garden/

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The veteran wide receiver becomes the fastest player in NFL history to reach the milestone. Allen now trails only Antonio Gates on the Chargers’ all-time list.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/10/05/chargers-keenan-allen-hits-1000-catch-mark-in-loss-to-commanders/

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L.A. County Public's testing confirmed early findings that soil downwind was contaminated with lead. But it was unclear if was entirely related to Eaton fire.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/12/la-county-final-report-confirms-elevated-lead-in-soil-downwind-from-eaton-fire/

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Michael Huntley looks at the interesting storylines for this week's games. San Juan Hills survived a scare last week by rallying in the second half.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/11/san-juan-hills-football-team-packing-a-3-0-record-for-trip-to-texas/

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The left-hander, who missed the past few weeks with an oblique injury, has been among their most reliable relievers this season with a 2.75 ERA in 59 appearances.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/09/dodgers-bullpen-gets-a-boost-with-alex-vesias-return/

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Chains such as Islands, Denny's and Red Robin are offering meal deals, but most are for dine-in only.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/11/these-full-service-restaurants-have-deals-in-the-10-range/

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In the garden, the start of the growing season means an audible onslaught of lawnmowers, leaf blowers and other tools of the landscaper’s trade.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/10/how-to-turn-down-the-volume-and-protect-wildlife-in-your-yard-and-garden/

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