Heather Mcrea

This is the last week for the OC Fair. Here are some things to know. General information • Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

From adorable animals to locals’ favorites, here’s a look at our photographer’s highlights from the fair … so far.

Surfing columnist remembers his “Surfboards by Corky” No. 1 saga … spoiler alert, there was no sequel.

Thousands of students headed back to class for the first day of school on Aug. 17, 2026.

At Clarence Lobo Elementary School, fun signs and smiling teachers welcomed students to campus, a new one for some.

The Irvine Unified School District returned its learners to their classrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

At Portola Hills Elementary, fun signs and smiling teachers welcoming back the students helped counter some of the jitters for parents and students alike.

The three-day festival organized by the La Habra Host Lions is in its 77th year. It continues Sunday.

This was the fifth year for the city’s festival, which kicked off with a community car cruise.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some construction projects seem to go faster than usual, and then there is American Family Housing's project in Midway City , which seems more like the blink of an eye.