City of Hope Orange County lands $50 million gift from Lennar Foundation

The size of the gift Lennar Foundation just awarded City of Hope Orange County is eye-popping: $50 million. Made public on Wednesday, March 31, the money represents the biggest gift yet in the three-year-old effort by City of Hope to bring its expertise in fighting cancer to Orange County. It’s also the second-largest donation in…

OC fairgrounds vaccination site now open

In a few months, people may be lining up at the OC Fair and Event Center for live music, corn dogs and the giant Ferris wheel. But first they are lining up there for COVID-19 vaccinations – which could help make the in-person fair planned this summer a reality. The county on Wednesday, March 31,…

OC fairgrounds vaccination site now open

In a few months, people may be lining up at the OC Fair and Event Center for live music, corn dogs and the giant Ferris wheel. But first they are lining up there for COVID-19 vaccinations – which could help make the in-person fair planned this summer a reality. The county on Wednesday, March 31,…

Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, March 31

Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, March 31. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. WEDNESDAY’S SCORES BASEBALL SURF LEAGUE Edison 9, Huntington Beach 7 NONLEAGUE Esperanza 11, Chino Hills 10 El Dorado 13, Aliso Niguel 5 La Habra 4, Ontario Christian 0 Mission Viejo…

Summer weather warms the region, swell brings ocean thrills

Beachgoers flocked to the sand on Wednesday, March 31, as a shot of hot weather hit Southern California, bringing temperatures about 20 degrees higher than normal for this time of year. People didn’t waste the weather, laying out towels on the sand or getting into the chilly water, where a new south swell was filling…

U.S. homebuying slows to below 2020’s U.S. pace

Has the U.S. housing market run out of steam? The pace of pending home sales nationwide fell in February by the most since April as rising home prices, pricier loans, and a shortage of available properties deterred buyers. The National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home sales decreased 10.6% from the prior month to…

Man charged with smuggling after Southern California crash kills 13

By ROBERT JABLON | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A Mexican man was charged Tuesday with coordinating a smuggling effort that left 13 people dead when their overloaded SUV was struck by a big-rig after crossing the border into California. Jose Cruz Noguez, 47, of Mexicali, was arrested Monday night as he crossed into…

Spirit Airlines adds LAX flights to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and St. Louis — all nonstops

LOS ANGELES — Spirit Airlines on Wednesday announced its expansion into international service, with daily flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport starting May 5, and nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport starting July 1. Spirit will also offer the only nonstop flights from LAX to…

Spirit Airlines adds LAX flights to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and St. Louis — all nonstops

LOS ANGELES — Spirit Airlines on Wednesday announced its expansion into international service, with daily flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport starting May 5, and nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport starting July 1. Spirit will also offer the only nonstop flights from LAX to…

Spirit Airlines adds LAX flights to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and St. Louis — all nonstops

LOS ANGELES — Spirit Airlines on Wednesday announced its expansion into international service, with daily flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport starting May 5, and nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport starting July 1. Spirit will also offer the only nonstop flights from LAX to…

A first look at the newest Bosscat Kitchen, now open in Old Towne Orange

When Rod’s Liquor closed on Jan. 31, 2020, Old Towne Orange lost a beloved landmark, a community treasure since 1949. So its owners, the Fraser family, reached out to Bosscat Kitchen & Libations to strike a deal in hopes it would help preserve the neighborhood. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Orange has opened in the former…