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Jeff Antenore

Leila Darjany, 7, and her brother Levi, 5, look at a photo memorial of those who died in the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago. “We want them to learn to respect people’s lives and grieve with those who grieve,” said their father, Chris. They were at a ceremony in Fullerton on Saturday, September 11, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Across Orange County, communities remember Sept. 11 now 20 years later

September 12, 2021 at 4:32 p.m.

On Saturday, across Orange County, ceremonies and processions paid tribute to those who died in the attacks and the first responders who raced to help people.

Lift Off

April 4, 2017 at 9:00 p.m.

Show jumping is the closest mere mortals will ever get to sitting astride Pegasus, that divine winged stallion of Greek lore. Don’t be fooled by how effortless it looks; this...

Drena Owens of Compton, Dana Sidbury of Compton and Shannon Perry of Los Angeles, from left, arrive at Irvine's Christ Our Redeemer Church wearing fancy hats for the service on Mother's Day.

Hats off!

June 3, 2013 at 1:46 p.m.

Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine hosted its annual Mother's Day "Hattitude" service last Sunday, notable for drawing women from around Orange County and Los Angeles who sport their...

Lara Ibrahim plays the violin for guests during the annual Mother's Day event at the Tustin Senior Center.

Moms celebrated in Tustin

May 23, 2013 at 6:02 p.m.

Seniors from Tustin and neighboring cities enjoyed friendly company and live music by violinist Lara Ibrahim at the recent annual Mother's Day lunch at the Tustin Senior Center. Attendees were...

Lori McBride, left, of ReMark's restaurant serves a sample of curry chicken to Betsy Caffell of Moss Beach during the annual "A Taste for Charity" in Laguna Beach.

Laguna restaurants provide ‘A Taste for Charity’

May 17, 2013 at 11:27 a.m.

Tivoli Too in Laguna Beach hosted the 18th annual "A Taste for Charity" fundraiser Thursday evening with samples of food and drink from local restaurants, live music, art demonstrations, a...

Michaela Ammirato models a colorful outfit by designer Adrian Gutierrez.

Saddleback flaunts their fashion sense

May 13, 2013 at 6:23 p.m.

MISSION VIEJO – Saddleback College Fashion Design students celebrated color and urban style as they hosted their annual fashion show, "Express Yourself," in the McKinney Theatre on May 2. The...

Debbie Johnson, right, founder of the nonprofit organization Give a Child Life, shows a piece of African art available in a silent auction to fellow Silverado Canyon resident Laura Bennett during Sunday's fundraiser at the Silverado Community Center. Johnson's organization helps impoverished and malnourished kids in El Salvador and Kenya.

‘Pie Fest’ supports needy kids around the world

May 6, 2013 at 2:04 p.m.

SILVERADO CANYON – Nonprofit organization Give a Child Life and its founder, Debbie Johnson of Silverado Canyon, hosted a "pie fest" and art auction fundraiser at the Silverado Community Center...

Esperanza Special Education School student Joey Bridges makes his way through an obstacle course at the school's annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.

Pancake fundraiser supports Esperanza playground

April 26, 2013 at 11:47 a.m.

MISSION VIEJO – The Mission Viejo Rotary Club and the Esperanza Special Education School PTA hosted the school's annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday morning, inviting students, faculty, parents, alumni...

Capistrano Valley students Mikayla Novak, Deniz Ozbek and Chris Trippe, from left, sell tickets at Friday's Earth Day Fair, organized by the school's One World Club.

Capo Valley High holds Earth Day fair

April 26, 2013 at 11:25 a.m.

MISSION VIEJO Students from Capistrano Valley High School's One World Club hosted an Earth Day Fair at the school on Friday afternoon with the goal of raising money to buy...

"Untitled" by San Juan Hills High School student Narese Benyard will be on display at the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library through June 4.

San Juan Hills students’ art gets showcase

April 24, 2013 at 11:50 a.m.

Artworks by San Juan Hills High School students are on display at the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library through June 4. A reception with the artists is scheduled for May...

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