Santa Ana Unified wins historic award for restoring, preserving 114-year-old building

The Santa Ana Unified School District recently was recognized for restoring and preserving a historic building that once helped power the Red Car railway system in Orange County. The city’s Historic Resources Commission awarded the district the 2020 Historic Preservation Award for its work on what once was the Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14. Today,…

20+ Retro WordPress Themes for Hipsters

If you’re a fan of vintage design or run a retro-themed business, then you’ll need a WordPress theme built on a classic vintage style with complementing elements. A retro vintage themed website don’t necessarily mean you go all black and white though. There are many creative ways to give retro style to your website. So…

Rested Kings can’t conquer Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 29: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights goes after the puck against Blake Lizotte #46 and Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS…

Mysterious disease killing young California bears in the Sierra Nevada

TAHOE CITY— A mysterious disease has stricken several young black bears captured in the Sierra Nevada, and one telltale sign is their fearlessness at being around humans. California veterinarians said in the past 12 months, officials have captured four bears with encephalitis, which can be caused by a body’s immune system attacking itself, the Sacramento…

Clippers hit 19 3-pointers, crush Bucks for 6th win in a row

Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, goes up for a shot as Bucks forward Khris Middleton watches during the first half of Monday night’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game…

OCVarsity’s Orange County football top 25 for Week 4

This week’s Orange County high school football top 25. FOOTBALL TOP 25 1. MATER DEI 2-0  Monarchs are 2-0 in Trinity League after frosh QB Elijah Brown threw for four TDs in 49-7 win over Orange Lutheran leading to this week’s big game. Last week: 1 Next: vs. Servite, Saturday, Santa Ana Stadium 2. SERVITE…

Santa Ana Unified wins historic award for restoring, preserving 114-year-old building

The Santa Ana Unified School District recently was recognized for restoring and preserving a historic building that once helped power the Red Car railway system in Orange County. The city’s Historic Resources Commission awarded the district the 2020 Historic Preservation Award for its work on what once was the Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14. Today,…

Villa Park’s Sydney Somerndike throws perfect game, strikes out 18 against JSerra

Villa Park High’s Sydney Somerndike completed her quest for perfection on Monday, March 29. The junior notched her first career perfect game, striking 18 batters in an 8-0 victory against visiting JSerra in a nonleague softball game. What an awesome performance by Sydney Somerndike and her @VPSoftball teammates! @ocvarsity @ocvarsityguy @DrKenMiller1 @VPHSathletics @latsondheimer @CallMeEPJ pic.twitter.com/Jr1j7w8cNJ…

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani develops blister, loses to Dodgers in final spring training start

The Dodgers’ Will Smith (16) is congratulated by teammates Max Muncy, left, and A.J. Pollock after hitting a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning of Monday’s Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) rounds the…

Mysterious disease killing young California bears in the Sierra Nevada

TAHOE CITY— A mysterious disease has stricken several young black bears captured in the Sierra Nevada, and one telltale sign is their fearlessness at being around humans. California veterinarians said in the past 12 months, officials have captured four bears with encephalitis, which can be caused by a body’s immune system attacking itself, the Sacramento…

In Netflix’s ‘Waffles + Mochi,’ Michelle Obama helps kids learn about food

When Barack and Michelle Obama signed a deal with one of the largest content platform/production companies in the world, viewers became curious about what kinds of projects they would present. Now comes “Waffles + Mochi,” a new educational food show that recently began streaming on Netflix. Created by Erika Thormahlen and Jeremy Konner, it’s geared…

Dustin May to begin season in Dodgers’ starting rotation

LOS ANGELES ― David Price threw two simulated innings against his teammates at Dodger Stadium on Monday. His next appearance will come out of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Right-hander Dustin May will be in the Dodgers’ starting rotation to begin the regular season, Manager Dave Roberts announced. He’ll make his 2021 debut next Monday in Oakland.…

Santa Ana Unified wins historic award for restoring, preserving 114-year-old building

The Santa Ana Unified School District recently was recognized for restoring and preserving a historic building that once helped power the Red Car railway system in Orange County. The city’s Historic Resources Commission awarded the district the 2020 Historic Preservation Award for its work on what once was the Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14. Today,…

OCVarsity’s Orange County football top 25 for Week 4

This week’s Orange County high school football top 25. FOOTBALL TOP 25 1. MATER DEI 2-0  Monarchs are 2-0 in Trinity League after frosh QB Elijah Brown threw for four TDs in 49-7 win over Orange Lutheran leading to this week’s big game. Last week: 1 Next: vs. Servite, Saturday, Santa Ana Stadium 2. SERVITE…

Mysterious disease killing young California bears in the Sierra Nevada

TAHOE CITY— A mysterious disease has stricken several young black bears captured in the Sierra Nevada, and one telltale sign is their fearlessness at being around humans. California veterinarians said in the past 12 months, officials have captured four bears with encephalitis, which can be caused by a body’s immune system attacking itself, the Sacramento…

Mysterious disease killing young California bears in the Sierra Nevada

TAHOE CITY— A mysterious disease has stricken several young black bears captured in the Sierra Nevada, and one telltale sign is their fearlessness at being around humans. California veterinarians said in the past 12 months, officials have captured four bears with encephalitis, which can be caused by a body’s immune system attacking itself, the Sacramento…

In Netflix’s ‘Waffles + Mochi,’ Michelle Obama helps kids learn about food

When Barack and Michelle Obama signed a deal with one of the largest content platform/production companies in the world, viewers became curious about what kinds of projects they would present. Now comes “Waffles + Mochi,” a new educational food show that recently began streaming on Netflix. Created by Erika Thormahlen and Jeremy Konner, it’s geared…

Orange County receives record 1-week supply of vaccine doses as less restrictive tier looms

The news this week on the COVID-19 front appears good, potentially offering something for everyone in Orange County: the county got a record number of vaccine doses this week, a new vaccination site will open for those in need of inoculation, and rules for some businesses would relax if OC moves into a less restrictive…

Whicker: Gonzaga’s victims warn USC to be careful

The Pac-12’s joyride through the NCAA Tournament runs into the Big Gonzaga on Tuesday. The Big Gonzaga is a conference of one. Only teams that shoot 55 percent for the season and win all 29 of their games need apply. Its champion plays USC in the West Regional final on Tuesday. There are those who…