Much has been written about businesses vacating California. One “catcher’s mitt” state has even coined the phrase “Texodus” to describe companies bolting California for the Lone Star state. Catchy indeed. Another city has erected a mock Statue of Liberty on its strip – “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe…
Day: April 3, 2021
Is the grass always greener somewhere else?
Much has been written about businesses vacating California. One “catcher’s mitt” state has even coined the phrase “Texodus” to describe companies bolting California for the Lone Star state. Catchy indeed. Another city has erected a mock Statue of Liberty on its strip – “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe…
Angels learn from Andrew Heaney’s failure and Chris Rodriguez’s success in loss
The Angels’ Albert Pujols slaps hands with third base coach Brian Butterfield as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Friday’s 12-8 loss to the White Sox at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (28) throws during the first…
Santa Ana finds room for improvement after beating Estancia
SANTA ANA – Santa Ana coach Charlie Tegantvoort said that, in his opinion, the only team that can beat Santa Ana is Santa Ana. On a night when they honored the team’s seniors, the Saints defeated Estanica 37-6 in an Orange Coast League game on Friday at Santa Ana Stadium, but the players weren’t satisfied…
All of OCVarsity’s football scores, stories, photos from Friday’s games
This is the place to find all of OCVarsity’s coverage of the high school football games on Friday, April 2. ORANGE COUNTY SCORES Friday’s games BIG 4 LEAGUE Marina 35, Garden Grove 0 CRESTVIEW LEAGUE Villa Park 30, El Modena 20 Yorba Linda 16, Foothill 6 EMPIRE LEAGUE Cypress 41, Tustin 27 Pacifica 36, Valencia…
15 Popular Tools & Resources Designers and Agencies Use
There are times when, in spite of the best laid plans and preparations, the ability to meet a client’s deadline suddenly becomes a challenge. One challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Fires, floods, illnesses, or other things beyond your control could be the obstacle. We’re really talking about preventable situations. It can be…
Inspired James Bohls leads San Clemente past San Juan Hills in South Coast League opener
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — James Bohls briefly wiped his eyes after being asked what late San Clemente High assistant football coach Joe Wood would have thought of his performance Friday at San Juan Hills High. The senior running spoke from his soul and found the mark. “Coach Wood would be proud of me because Coach…
Cypress gets hot at the right time, rallies to beat Tustin
ANAHEIM — Tustin appeared to be in control early in its Empire League game against Cypress on Friday at Western High School. But the Centurions flipped the momentum in the third quarter and kept right on rolling. The Centurions, who were trailing at halftime, scored 21 points in the third quarter and 35 in the…
Angels learn from Andrew Heaney’s failure and Chris Rodriguez’s success in loss
The Angels’ Albert Pujols slaps hands with third base coach Brian Butterfield as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Friday’s 12-8 loss to the White Sox at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (28) throws during the first…
Angels learn from Andrew Heaney’s failure and Chris Rodriguez’s success in loss
The Angels’ Albert Pujols slaps hands with third base coach Brian Butterfield as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Friday’s 12-8 loss to the White Sox at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (28) throws during the first…
Santa Ana finds room for improvement after beating Estancia
SANTA ANA – Santa Ana coach Charlie Tegantvoort said that, in his opinion, the only team that can beat Santa Ana is Santa Ana. On a night when they honored the team’s seniors, the Saints defeated Estanica 37-6 in an Orange Coast League game on Friday at Santa Ana Stadium, but the players weren’t satisfied…
Corona del Mar barely gets past rival Newport Harbor in ‘Battle of the Bay’
NEWPORT BEACH – Corona del Mar made it eight consecutive wins over rival Newport Harbor in the “Battle of the Bay” series by pulling out a 10-7 victory on Friday night at Newport Harbor High. Sea Kings kicker Dane Voorhees drilled a 40-yard field goal with 1:11 left in the first half that proved to be…
Alexander: Has Gonzaga been insulated from the pressure?
Most coaches abhor what they consider distractions, those vague, murky factors that get in the way of focus and concentration. But this year, in these circumstances? Gonzaga’s Mark Few almost considers some of them a blessing. “Much to my chagrin, and I hate to admit this, but the fact that (his players) are always messing…
Segerstrom sets the pace, grinds out win over Katella
ANAHEIM — Segerstrom owned the line of scrimmage and put together long, time-consuming drives in a 14-7 victory over Katella in a Big 4 League game Thursday at Glover Stadium. The Jaguars (1-0, 1-0) were playing their first game of the season after issues related to the coronavirus forced the cancellation of their first two…
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (March 24-April 1)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from March 24 and April 1 Wet Dog Tavern, 221 Main St. Suite B, Huntington Beach Closed: April 1 Reason: Cockroach infestation Reopened: April 2 Euro Crepes, 1046-A Brea Mall, Brea Closed: March 31 Reason: Insufficient hot water…
The gift of nature: Laguna Canyon Foundation gets $1 million donation
The Laguna Canyon Foundation was created decades ago with a mission: protect open space, a place for wildlife to thrive and a place humans could go to get away from urban sprawl. With a $1 million donation announced this week, the nonprofit is envisioning how to evolve the landscape near it’s headquarters tucked away in…
Angels’ Ty Buttrey on restricted list after choosing not to report to alternate site
ANAHEIM — Ty Buttrey decided not to report to the Angels’ alternate site, instead choosing to “walk away from the game for right now,” according to Manager Joe Maddon. The right-hander was placed on the restricted list, and Maddon said he doesn’t know if or when Buttrey will choose to return to the game. If…
Alexander: Has Gonzaga been insulated from the pressure?
Most coaches abhor what they consider distractions, those vague, murky factors that get in the way of focus and concentration. But this year, in these circumstances? Gonzaga’s Mark Few almost considers some of them a blessing. “Much to my chagrin, and I hate to admit this, but the fact that (his players) are always messing…
Segerstrom sets the pace, grinds out win over Katella
ANAHEIM — Segerstrom owned the line of scrimmage and put together long, time-consuming drives in a 14-7 victory over Katella in a Big 4 League game Thursday at Glover Stadium. The Jaguars (1-0, 1-0) were playing their first game of the season after issues related to the coronavirus forced the cancellation of their first two…
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (March 24-April 1)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from March 24 and April 1 Wet Dog Tavern, 221 Main St. Suite B, Huntington Beach Closed: April 1 Reason: Cockroach infestation Reopened: April 2 Euro Crepes, 1046-A Brea Mall, Brea Closed: March 31 Reason: Insufficient hot water…