From photos ops with Santa to the live performances of nearly 20 local bands, this year's Christmas Walk in Corona del Mar was a hit. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Hosted by Downtown Santa Ana Feel Good Events, this year’s festival takes place Dec. 13 and will feature 15 local restaurants and small businesses serving their own special tamales. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The state of California is teaming up with Newport Beach to seal a methane leak from an abandoned oil well that prompted a local emergency in October. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Corona del Mar High made its first state title match appearance Saturday. The team may not have won the state championship, but it had a great season! www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

A North Dakota man died after his motorcycle crashed into a Toyota Highlander in O.C. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The Sailors beat San Diego Cathedral Catholic 14-12, wrapping up another remarkable season. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

A woman on leave since May--for reasons that are not being made public--neglected to tell officials the company she recommended to handle contract work was a relative. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...