Correspondent / Orange County Register

Lou Ponsi

Jessie Flores join his team as they show off a home they designed during Junior Builder summer camp on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC), along with co-sponsors Rancho Mission Viejo and Shea Homes, hosted a two-day Junior Builder summer camp that introduced kids to the homebuilding industry.
(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Summer camp encourages careers in home building

July 15, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

Youngsters from Boys & Girls Clubs got a glimpse into the field of home design and building at the annual Junior Builder Program and Design Competition.

An AI image highlights the utility of educator training. (Graphic courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Santiago Canyon College course trains faculty to use AI tools in the classroom

June 17, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

Designed for working professionals, the three-unit course runs from June 16 to Aug. 10.

Richard Protheroe and his dog, Halia, enjoy kicking back on the couch and watching TV at Protheroe’s Villa St. Joseph apartment. He spoke on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during the dedication ceremony of the 50-unit low-income senior housing community in Orange that used to be the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The Sisters of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse in Orange is now affordable housing for seniors

June 4, 2025 at 2:44 p.m.

The Motherhouse has been renovated into a three-story 50-unit community features 43 one-bedroom units, six studios and one two-bedroom unit.

Amirah Kambe is part of the CSUF graduating class of 2025, with a degree in public health. Her resesarch centered on how Black Barbie influences young Black girls’ perception of their hair. (Photo is courtesy of CSUF News Media Services)

CSUF grad’s study reveals how Black Barbie influences girls’ self-perception

June 3, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Amirah Kambe's research reinforces the idea that representation impacts children's confidence, mental health and well-being.

Servite’s boys track team celebrates winning the team title at the CIF State Track and Field Championships at Buchanan High in Clovis on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Servite uses blazing speed to win CIF State track team championship

June 1, 2025 at 1:01 a.m.

Servite's all-freshman relay wins the 4x100 and finishes third in the 4x400 to finish off a remarkable season as the top boys track and field team in the state.

Marina pitcher Mia Valbuena, right, celebrates with teammates after they won the CIF-SS Division 3 softball championship against Westlake in Irvine on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Marina softball overpowers Westlake in CIF-SS Division 3 championship game

May 30, 2025 at 8:36 p.m.

Mia Valbuena strikes out 13 and her twin sister, Avi, drives in four runs in the first three innings to lead Marina to its first CIF-SS title since 1995.

A golfer takes a swing in front of the Santiago Canyon College Foundation tent on the
green during the fundraiser tournament to benefit the SCC Veterans Resource Center,
hosted by the Santiago Canyon College Foundation. (Photo courtesy of RSCCD Communications)

Golf tournament scores big for Santiago Canyon College veterans center

May 29, 2025 at 9:22 a.m.

The tournament raised nearly $85,000, the most ever in the 25-year-old college's history.

The final score shows on the scoreboard as San Dimas players celebrate on the field after defeating Beckman, 4-1, in a CIF-SS Division 3 baseball semifinal Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Beckman High School. (Photo by Lou Ponsi)

Beckman’s repeat bid stopped by San Dimas in Division 3 baseball semifinals

May 27, 2025 at 8:21 p.m.

San Dimas gets excellent pitching from Dean Brosterhouse and Josh Calcanas makes a crucial catch in the sixth to hold off Beckman, which was trying to win back-to-back Division 3...

Westlake’s softball team celebrates after defeating Kennedy, 7-4, in a CIF-SS Division 4 semifinal Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Lou Ponsi)

Kennedy softball loses to Westlake, which earns first trip to CIF-SS finals

May 24, 2025 at 8:33 p.m.

Kennedy rallies in the 7th and has a chance to win the Division 3 semifinal, but Westlake captures the victory with four runs in the eighth inning.

Westminster softball players cheer on their teammates in their final at-bat of a 10-4 loss to Ranch Mirage in the CIF-SS Division 7 semifinals Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Lou Ponsi, HS contributor)

Westminster softball’s radical turnaround ends in CIF-SS semifinals

May 24, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

Westminster, which went undefeated in league play and won its first three playoff games, is overpowered by Rancho Mirage's potent offense.

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