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

Sophia Boyer had a team-high 14 points to lead the host Lobos to a 49-28 win in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 5AA girls’ basketball playoffs.

A lower court dismissed the state’s suit against Huntington Beach over its new voter ID law, which is set to go into effect in 2026. The attorney general’s office says time is of the essence in getting the case resolved.

Forensic experts were unable to conclusively determine the victim’s cause of death before she was buried in a mobile home park.

The Huntington Beach Union High School District recently announced its Teachers of the Year and surprised both with an on-campus celebration.

Jorden De La Mora scored a game-high 26 points to lead the visiting Cavaliers over the Lobos, 45-42, on Wednesday in a CIF Southern Section Division 4AA playoff game.

Ada Briceño, co-president of Unite Here Local 11, is seeking to represent the 67th Assembly District and wants to bring a pro-working families agenda to Sacramento.

Two exhibits, “Beyond Confinement: The Untold Stories” and “1968: A Folsom Redemption,” explore the art of individuals affected by the prison system.

Daily Pilot and TimesOC readers share their thoughts about local issues and events.

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.

The Barons were competitive throughout before their upset bid fell short on Wednesday night in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs.

The Oilers opened the CIF playoffs with a 1-0 win over Arcadia on Wednesday night, with Alicia Katter scoring an early header goal.