As a young boy in Winthrop Iowa, Harlan Foote saw an airplane flying around his farm and landing in a nearby field. The experience set in motion, an interest in aviation that would wind up leading him to a 23-year flying career in the U.S. Navy.
Griffin football opens Friday, Aug. 31
The Los Alamitos High football team opens up the season with a lot of changes to its starting lineup. Head coach John Barnes (34th year) remains one constant and the winningest coach in Orange County history stands just five wins shy of 300 for his career.
Local joins USAFA Cadet Wing
Members of the Air Force Academy’s Class of 2016 pinned on their first cadet military rank and swore to uphold the Academy Honor Code at their Acceptance Parade, Aug. 7, on the Academy’s Stillman Parade Field.
Cypress opens with win against Centennial
The Cypress High football team, ranked No. 8 in the Southwest Division poll, opened on the right foot last week, beating Centennial of Compton, in a 31-26 victory at Western High on Friday.
Mixer brings business, politics together
It was wall-to-wall legislators, candidates and area business representatives at the West Orange County Legislative Mixer on Aug. 17 at the Joint Forces Training Base.
JFTB celebrates its 70th year
This year, the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base is celebrating its 70th year of service to the U.S. and just as much as a part of the Los Alamitos community.
Cypress mom helps son raise $7,000 to build a home in Mexico
When Robert Sittman told his mom that he was going to raise $10,000 to build a house in Mexico, she thought he was out of his mind.
Mustangs honored by city
The 2012 Mustang 9-year-old All-Stars were recognized by the Los Alamitos City Council on Monday, for winning the West Zone World Series earlier this summer.
Council takes no action on three accusations
Three items were on the Los Alamitos City Council agenda on Monday night regarding actions of the council itself. None of the three came to any conclusion.
Los Alamitos to honor USA Women’s Olympic Water Polo Team
The Los Alamitos City Council will congratulate the U.S.A. Women’s Olympic Water Polo team on its first-ever gold medal, earned at the London 2012 Olympic games.
High temps leave lake half missing, fish dead
In Lakeside, the East County community named for its body of water, the lake these days is all on one side.
Lindo Lake in the center of town is drying up. Part of it anyway.
But that’s nothing new. Only this summer the dryout has been severe.
Pitcher wins two titles
How can one person be both a favorite and an underdog? If you’re El Capitan High senior-to-be Delanie Gourley, it’s easy.
Following a surprising championship —the first-ever for the Vaqueros — during the CIF high school season last spring, Gourley returned to pitch for her club team this summer, leading the Southern California Athletics to a third straight national championship.
Having friends can improve health
Is it possible that having close connections with good friends, old and new, is good for your health?