Police: Man brandished knife, took lottery tickets

A Huntington Beach man was arrested Friday on suspicion of brandishing a knife at a gas station employee and stealing lottery tickets, according to police.

Anae has six saves in U.S. win

LOS ALAMITOS — Goalie Tumua Anae, a former Corona del Mar High standout, recorded six saves to help the U.S. women's water polo team defeat Canada, 11-7, in the Americans' first match since winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, during the first day of the FINA World League Prelims.

Oke Iyeke of Westminster High School holds up "Mr. Chicken" during a presentation for the Orange County Fair Board on Thursday.

Critters offer O.C. Fair preview

Animals big and small made appearances at the Orange County Fair Board's monthly meeting Thursday, bringing a spirit of excitement for what's to come for the annual summertime fair in Costa Mesa.

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Accused killer angry about surgery

A man accused of killing a Newport Beach doctor told the Daily Pilot Friday that he was angry about the after effects of surgery performed on him about 21 years ago.

O.C. beaches rate pretty clean

Orange County beachgoers can rest easy knowing that the waters off the Southern California coast are — for the most part — pretty clean, and they seem to be getting cleaner, according to environmental group Heal the Bay's 23rd annual Beach Report Card.

Memorial Day fun on the agenda

Newport-Mesa residents have a variety of options to choose from for their Memorial Day celebrations Monday.

Boys' Tennis: Uni again has CdM's number

CLAREMONT — Rematches were standard on Friday at the inaugural CIF Southern California regional boys' tennis championships.

Director Ramya Harishankar, top center, teaches Bharatanatyam, a traditional southern Indian dance style, to a class of girls, ages 5 and 6, at Ektaa Center in Irvine on Tuesday.

Dancing for Mother Earth

Although the lights were dimmed and the studio soundless, a chair, front and center, bespoke a human presence. Taped to the wall, a sign declared that a set of ankle bells had recently gone missing.

Steel picks up Rohrabacher endorsement

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) has endorsed Michelle Steel for Orange County supervisor, according to an announcement from Steel's campaign this week.

Police seek suspects in two thefts

Laguna Beach police are searching for suspects who stole items from two businesses in the last two weeks, a police press release said.