Brewski is a playful, loving guy

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Breed: All-American

Age: 3 years

Sex: Neutered male

Size: About 45 pounds

Brewski’s story: Animal Assistance League took Brewski in, and he’s now been with the rescue longer than any of its other dogs, possibly because of his black coat. Black-haired dogs seem to have the toughest time getting adopted, even though many […]

Smokey is a sweet, affectionate cat

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Breed: Domestic shorthair

Age: 3 years

Sex: Neutered male

Size: 18 pounds

Smokey’s story: Smokey is a gentle giant of a boy, sweet and affectionate with incredibly soft fur. He loves chest and tummy rubs, curling up beside you on the couch, watching TV, and climbing into any paper bag or cardboard box […]

Will OC and Inland Empire legislature seats see only high tides from 2026 midterm blue wave?

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Voters in the 2026 midterms delivered a stunning rebuke of Republican governance, as a blue wave swept through the country, flipping GOP strongholds and resulting in Democrats taking control of the U.S. House and Senate

In California, however, while some Republican incumbents in the legislature appear poised to lose their seats, that national […]

Dan Albano’s reactions to the first round of the CIF-SS football playoffs

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Dan Albano’s first reactions to the opening round of the CIF-SS football playoffs:

And then there was one: Orange County schools went a combined 1-6 in Division 2 with only San Juan Hills advancing with a 13-10 victory against Tustin.

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OCVarsity football wrap-up: Stories, scores, photos from 1st round of playoffs

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All of OCVarsity’s football game stories, photos, scores and more from the first week of the high school football playoffs.

FRIDAY’S GAMES SCORES

CIF-SS football playoffs: Scores from Friday’s first-round games

PHOTOS

Photos: Hot shots from Friday’s high school football playoff games

GAME STORIES

San Juan Hills football overcomes rough start to beat […]

Moorpark football tops Trabuco Hills in Division 5 playoff battle

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MOORPARK — Brody Tweedy usually tries to run over defenders. On Friday night, Moorpark coach Christian Dearborn noticed something different about his junior running back.

Tweedy was being patient, finding openings and letting the game come to him.

Tweedy rushed for more than 200 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 76-yard run, […]

Villa Park football wins battle with Apple Valley to advance in Division 3

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ORANGE — When his quarterback went searching for greener pastures during the offseason, Villa Park coach Dusan Ancich didn’t fret.

He knew he had someone special down the line.

Jacob Titchenal once again showed that the Spartans should be in good hands for a while after the sophomore threw for 231 yards and […]

Inglewood football gets back on track after bye week with win over Huntington Beach

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Inglewood senior running back Marlon Watson (8) carries against Huntington Beach in a CIF-SS Division 2 first-round playoff game at Coleman Stadium on Friday November 6, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Inglewood senior running back Marlon Watson (8) carries against Huntington Beach in a CIF-SS Division 2 first-round playoff […]

El Toro girls volleyball loses to Westridge in 5-set battle in Division 5 final

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NORWALK — The El Toro girls volleyball dropped a heartbreaking match in five sets to Westridge, 21-25, 26-24, 25-21, 22-25, 15-13, in the CIF-SS Division 5 final Friday night at Cerritos College.

The Chargers (22-11) were seeking their second CIF-SS title and their first since 2021, but instead it was the Tigers who […]

Late missteps by Corona del Mar football help Chaminade pull out win in playoffs

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COSTA MESA — Corona del Mar’s football team had a two-score lead against Chaminade with under six minutes remaining in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 opening-round playoff game Friday at Estancia High School.

But then a series of consequential plays ensued, all favoring the Eagles: a fourth-down stop, a quick touchdown, a […]