The Republican maintains a big lead in the special election, with the results to be certified later this week.

James Karahalios had a team-high 16 points for the Lightning, but the Hawks pulled away in the second half to claim the CIF Southern Section Division 3AA boys’ basketball title.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Sunday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Saturday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

The Tritons could not hold a double-digit halftime lead and fell in overtime to the Huskies in Saturday’s Division 2AA championship game.

Industry insiders gather for a premier of a film documenting the area’s contribution to the billion-dollar surf-skate culture.

Students wrapped caution tape and chains around free miniature libraries in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other cities to draw attention to budget cuts and book bans affecting libraries in Orange County and across the country.

The annual event at Peterson Elementary School featured Surf City leaders reading books to students, answering questions.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Friday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

OCC’s bucolic Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center has become the scene of a battle between officials proposing to cut programs and staffing and parents and teachers trying to save the beloved institution.

Every reservation slot at the Newport Beach fixture is booked through its last night of dinner service on March 2.

The Pageant of the Masters will hold another open casting call on March 13 at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach. Participants will gain access to a rehearsal for this year’s show.