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Corona del Mar can't repeat as CIF champion

CYPRESS — Coach Steve Conti has built three dynasties in three decades with the Corona del Mar High boys' volleyball program.

Photo Gallery: CdM falls in CIF final

Irvine students prepare for service learning trip

When Kate Batstone came home from a service learning trip to Ecuador two years ago, she struggled to re-adapt to Orange County's culture of affluence.

Record funds raised for SOY's Fiesta fundraiser

Paloma Bautista wanted to go to college, but she didn't think it was possible until she started going to Save Our Youth her freshman year in high school.

Apodaca: Corporations have no place in public education

How far should we go to save public education?

Wu: Out-of-town donations are pretty common

Palo Alto physicist Charles Munger Jr. has jumped into the 74th District Assembly race.

Harlan: Council should explain new budgetary direction

Like many parents, I am often questioned by my children about my decisions.

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Photo Gallery: Les Miller Awards breakfast

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Sports

Cochran, Percival win CIF track and field titles

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Life + Arts

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Columns

Corona del Mar Today: Landscaping to cover wall that featured mural The new owner of the John Blom photography studio building at 3732 E. Coast Hwy. has painted over a mural on the side of the structure and...	Casagrande: Modifying opinions about grammar obsessives Here's a little test that will tell you if you're suffering from a serious personality disorder I just made up.
On Faith: The existential option for God Discussions about God's existence usually consider three points of view: the theistic (some kind of higher power or powers exists),...	Classically Trained: OCC choral program gets matching donation The good news from Orange Coast College's music department just keeps coming.

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Forum

Commentary: Newport council sets appropriate staffing levels

Re. Wu: "Employee-to-resident ratio suggests big...

Island adventure takes a turn

PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA — "You have deep and critical wounds to your leg, Mr. Henley. The dogs mauled through to the muscles and...

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Politics

Costa Mesa council OKs Starbucks after a latte discord Eastside Costa Mesa is about to get another Starbucks, the third in about a 2-mile stretch off 17th Street, but this...	Newport to consider overhaul of firefighter pensions Newport Beach firefighters could start contributing significantly more to their pension costs, officials said Friday.
Laguna Woods group endorses Bob Rush The Laguna Woods Democratic Club has given its support to 74th Assembly District candidate Bob Rush, according to a news release this week.	Sanitary District continues effort to oust Fitzpatrick The Costa Mesa Sanitary District's board is continuing its effort to remove Jim Fitzpatrick from the board because of a perceived conflict...

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Public Safety

Former deputy guilty of torturing wife, her lover A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was convicted Monday of torturing his wife and her lover.	Costa Mesa police arrest nine former inmates Costa Mesa police said Friday that they have arrested nine former inmates who were granted early release under a state program aimed at...
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Business & Real Estate

Every stitch counts at Suzoo's Wool Works A purl of knitting wisdom: Sometimes the pattern chooses the yarn and, other times, the yarn chooses the pattern.	Eat Chow expands to West Newport A popular Eastside Costa Mesa restaurant has expanded into Newport Beach with a menu geared toward the grab-and-go surf crowd.
Tourism conference: O.C. cities should work together Sibling rivalries are expected and, to a degree, beneficial, but when it comes to tourism in Orange County cities, the message Wednesday was...	Costa Mesa continues outsourcing efforts The Costa Mesa City Council will consider Tuesday whether to outsource five city services, more than a year since the wheels were first...

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Education

NMUSD needs Measure F oversight committee members The school district is looking for residents to serve on an oversight committee for dispersing funds from a voter-approved bond measure.	Les Miller Outstanding Student Awards The 33rd annual Les Miller Outstanding Student Awards are presented by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The awards breakfast is at 7:15...
Students shine at Les Miller event Impressive. Incredible. Amazing.	SOY gearing up for Fiesta Save Our Youth is ready to celebrate another year of helping students succeed with all the trappings of a good party: margaritas,...