The City Council approved a five-year spending plan for community development block grant and HOME allocations from HUD. But some fear the funds may be frozen by the Trump istration.

Make the most of the three-day weekend with events ranging from a wine festival to observance on a Naval Weapons Station this Memorial Day.

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

Rachel Ruiz hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning to lead the Vikings to a 3-1 win at St. Paul in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 softball playoffs.

Officers Saturday responded to a grand theft at Lululemon involving four female suspects. They are believed by law enforcement to be part of a larger retail theft ring.

An effort to have Cypress City Atty. Fred Galante turn over any records related to allegations of ‘unlawful acts’ made by former Public Works director Doug Dancs against City Manager Peter Grant was unsuccessful during a special meeting of Cypress City Council.

Laguna Beach police and honor guard participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen motor officer Jon Coutchie at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

John Briscoe died Friday from complications resulting from open heart surgery. He was 76 years old.

Newport Beach Sunday was teeming with activity when crowds visited the annual Balboa Artwalk, which drew artists’s displays from around the region and featured live music throughout.

The Oilers were upset 6-5 at home on Tuesday, ending their season. Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Estancia and Pacifica Christian Orange County have all advanced to the CIF baseball quarterfinals.

The annual event educates and entertains guests with aircraft, drones, model airplanes and more on May 31.

The water park opened for the season on May 17, just in time for the heat wave.