A dolphin became stranded in the shallow waters of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands on Friday and rescue crews were assessing how to help it back to open water. Rescue workers late Friday afternoon decided to back off and observe the dolphin, hoping Saturday's... »
Students need differing amounts of supervision based partly on their family's socioeconomic status, Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Lynn Hatton said Wednesday night. During a discussion about eliminating 161 non-teaching jobs in the district... »
A resident from the 0 block of Sprucewood reported seeing a possible prowler on their property after noticing a heavy-set man between 20-and 30-years-old in their side yard. The caller added that the man left promptly after her husband yelled at him. ... »
The names of four more coaches involved in a complicated kickback scheme have been released as a result of a public records request by the Orange County Register: Four high school coaches in the Capistrano Unified School District accused of receiving $... »
The Motor City Madman isn't about soft messages. Ted Nugent, the self-proclaimed “Great White Buffalo,” performed a flawless show Thursday night with his ear-piercing band the Nigerian Rebels to a sold out crowd at the Coach House. A mountain of stacke... »
Playoff road trips just got longer. The Southern Section on Wednesday made a huge change in the section's football playoffs, moving the Sunset League out of the Pac-5 Division and replacing it with the Marmonte League. That means South Orange County's ... »
If you noticed a few extra stars in the sky Thursday night, that was the sparkling reflection from the red carpet at the 13th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The romantic comedy "Jewtopia" made its world premiere at the Big Newport Theater and its... »
When Tomoko Kaisel’s 6-year-old daughter began her swim classes last year she was nervous just to put her face in the water. After three lessons, she moved from the first level (tadpole) to the fourth and highest level (a Junior Flying Fish). As her ch... »
The Aliso Viejo Library’s weekly Toddler Play and Learn class promotes early literacy through phonological awareness. The program uses music, stories and toys designed to inspire language and sounds to promote literacy in a fun, relaxed way. While ther... »
Aliso Niguel men’s lacrosse ended their season on a high note with a 14-6 victory over the Trabuco Hills Mustangs at Wolverine Stadium Thursday night. Aliso Niguel had a big crowd in attendance for senior night. Before the game seniors Ryan Dale, Ryan... »
Watch as Emmitt Thunderpaws, a 4-year-old Great Dane, greets Trevor Chowder, whom Emmitt calls his "favorite person!" on his own twitter page. Yes, the dog tweets, and has 551 followers. The overgrown pooch was reuniting with his dad, who was returning... »
Canyon Vista Elementary School's student council and Peer Assisted Leaders program will begin a JoyDrive on April 30. Students are encouraged to donate new toys to fill JoyJars— a program started by 12-year-old Jessica Joy Rees, a Rancho Santa Margarit... »
The City of Aliso Viejo held a short presentation at City Hall Wednesday about the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs. Deputy Darren Braham of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Crime Prevention Specialist Margo Beauchamp engaged parents an... »
Hours at middle school libraries could be cut next fall if the Capistrano Unified School District doesn't restore some of the 160.5 non-teaching positions it eliminated at Wednesday’s meeting. Dressed in black, about 80 school employees attended the Bo... »
The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center officially opens May 5, but it will be welcoming visitors during Thursday’s open house event at 4 p.m. Lindsay Norman, program manager for the Aquatic Center, will be on hand spreading the word about the upcoming Swim Pro... »
