Print Penelope Elena is a hair suspension artist and insists her practice is not a trick but you actually really hang all your weight from your hair.” Elena has been doing dance and gymnastics since she was 4 years old and at the age of 8 began specializing in contortion She went on to master aerial silks and hoops About seven years ago she began to develop her hair suspension discipline a hair suspension artist featured in the upcoming Cirque du Soleil “Echo” show in Laguna Hills (Don Leach / Staff Photographer) Elena is among the talented performers featured in Cirque du Soleil’s “Echo,” coming to Laguna Hills from May 23 to June 29 when the world-renowned circus arts show raises the Big Top at the former site of the Laguna Hills Mall taking place under a large-scale circus tent rather than in a theater or stadium It tells the story of a young girl named Future and her best friend as they explore a fantastical world with a mysterious cube at its center The two friends discover how their actions shape the world while their story celebrates the bond between animals and nature Each Cirque du Soleil show is unique with its own narrative and style and for “Echo,” the creators aimed to build a new modern universe for a Big Top presentation “I think the aesthetics of ‘Echo’ is very different it has a very contemporary design,” Elena said “[The show] is really accessible for all ages,” said Henrik Veres a juggler featured in Cirque du Soleil’s “Echo.” “Every act has something that certain ages can relate to.” Veres began honing his talent at a young age Juggler Henrik Veres and hair suspension artist Penelope Elena are among the performers featured in the upcoming Cirque du Soleil “Echo” show in Laguna Hills (Don Leach / Staff Photographer) “I was actually born in a circus family,” Veres said “I am the sixth generation of circus performers in my family.” Veres had focused on the discipline of juggling and was performing in front of a live audience by the time he was 14 He joined Cirque du Soleil in 2018 and has been on tour with “Echo” for two years Elena and Veres spent a recent afternoon visiting various Laguna area landmarks including the beach and the Sawdust Festival Village in full makeup and costume for photos to promote the upcoming show They are excited to bring the tour to Orange County and look forward to inspiring audiences with their very real talent and the “Echo” story Penelope Elena and Henrik Veres carry a surfboard-shaped sign promoting the upcoming Cirque du Soleil “Echo” show in Laguna Hills (Don Leach / Staff Photographer) “Every Cirque show has a message and this one kind of has the message that every action causes a reaction,” Veres said “I hope when they watch something like this they get inspired enough to know that everybody matters and doing good deeds in life will bring some good back to you as well.” Most regular tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s “Echo” cost $78 per person, with some shows priced at $68 and the 1 p.m. June 1 show priced at $83. There are also special group rates and VIP packages. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/echo for details. Sarah Mosqueda covers Orange County food, art and culture for TimesOC. She most recently worked as a staff writer in Food for the Los Angeles Times. She also has several years of experience in the restaurant industry, including as a proprietor. Mosqueda earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton. TimesOC Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Hector Guzman Jr. of Costa Mesa was charged Tuesday with single felony counts each of rape, attempted forcible oral copulation and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. Guzman did not enter a plea at his arraignment in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana Tuesday and the hearing was rescheduled for Feb. 21 in the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. Sheriff’s deputies were called just before 9 p.m. Jan. 25 to a business in the 25000 block of La Paz Road in Laguna Hills regarding a sexual assault, sheriff’s deputies said. A woman said she was sexually assaulted by a customer earlier in the day, deputies said. City News Service is the nation’s largest regional wire service and is headquartered in Los Angeles. News 2025 at 10:10 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Jan 6 insurrectionist who was pardoned by President Donald Trump will speak in Laguna Woods Friday at a local Republican club Friday one of the first three men to be convicted for assaulting police during the Jan will be the key speaker at the March 7 monthly luncheon of the Republican Club of Laguna Woods 6 and offer "updates on his court case and pardon," according to the club The meeting is scheduled to start at 11 a.m Brown was described by the club as a patriot and a "victim of the January 6 tragedy." The Laguna Woods Democratic Club is planning a vigil and a rally to protest Brown's appearance at the meeting and in the community "I know that this man has spoken at other venues and was quite animated," Mary Ribando president of the Laguna Woods Democratic Club The vigil is planned to start at 10:30 a.m Friday at Gate 7 of the Laguna Woods Village on El Toro Road across the street from Stater Bros A protest is then planned in the parking lot of Clubhouse 5 in the Laguna Woods Village was found guilty in federal court of seven felonies resisting or impeding law enforcement officers and interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder Prosecutors said he took pepper spray from a police officer and then used it on Capitol Police during the Jan Brown started his prison sentence in April 2023 and was released from a federal correctional facility in Lompoc after serving time in 11 prisons The Republican Club highlights Brown's achievements as an Eagle Scout with a bachelor's degree in business administration and an FAA commercial pilot license the president of the Republican Club of Laguna Woods denied a request by City News Service to be interviewed "Our Governing (Board of Directors) has decided to not allow press nor an interview." Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach are planning to attend the vigil outside the Laguna Woods Village and the clubhouse on El Toro Road Ribando said she was contacted by a number of groups who were "incensed about the idea of celebrating this man." they must live under a rock," Ribando said "It's demeaning to hear people play it down It was an embarrassment for us as a country We weren't planning anything inside until we got pushback from residents who said it's not enough to do it outside show them that we're not happy with them coming into our space with this person." Ribando said she contacted the administration of the Laguna Woods Village about how they disagreed with the decision to allow Brown to speak at the Republican Club meeting Ribando said she was told that the clubs are independent and they have autonomy from the Village administration Each club and its members have freedom of speech Ribando told the Village administration the Democratic Club was going to protest the event at the clubhouse Village security and the Orange County Sheriff's Department are aware of the planned protests Ribando told her club members the gathering needs "to be a quiet City News Service contributed to this report Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. the halal eatery prepares for a grand reopening once again Mint will welcome diners back to its remodeled dining room with a complimentary glass of nonalcoholic champagne Located at 25381 Alicia Pkwy, Unit C in Laguna Hills, Mint is a sister concept to Michelin-recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton and SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens, led by head chef Jamil Hosseini, under the direction of chef Imran Ali Mookhi. “The family started Mint in 2016, and it was just a small mom and pop restaurant until we took over the space next door,” said Mookhi. “So we expanded it. Then in 2020 we opened Khan Saab, and we were blessed that Khan Saab became so successful. We decided to remodel Mint and bring it to that level as well.” Jewel tones, metallic fixtures and velour seating have been added to the interior of Mint Desi Craft Cuisine. (Courtesy of Mint Desi Craft Cuisine) The dining room was remodeled, but just a couple weeks ahead of the reopening, firefighters responded to reports of smoke on the early morning of May 5 coming from an electrical fire that had broken out in Mint’s kitchen. “It was sad because the whole family was attached to the restaurant because that was the first one. We also never had to deal with anything like this in the past,” said Mookhi. The team placed staff at their sister concepts and focused on rebuilding Mint. “The whole process took about three years to get it done with the city, with the fire inspection and the insurance and all that,” said Mookhi. Mint has been soft-open since the holidays, allowing the staff to get back into the swing of dinner service. Cast-iron baked bandar buns served with mango chutney at Mint Desi Craft Cuisine in Laguna Hills. (Courtesy of Mint Desi Craft Cuisine) The menu features halal Indian and Pakistani dishes, all intended for family-style dining. Classics like masala rub French-cut lamb chops and traditional curries like chicken tikka masala are popular. Creative appetizers include bandar buns, popover-like buns baked in a cast-iron pot and served with a sweet and spicy mango chutney. The restaurant group has also become known for its biryani, a mixed rice dish that can be made with chicken, goat, lamb or beef. Mint also uses charred market vegetables and Thai chilles to make a vegetable biryani. Goat karahi is also a favorite, with the braised meat served in a traditional karahi wok bubbling in spiced tomato sauce and fried chilies when it arrives at the table. “It’s incredibly gratifying to reopen Mint finally,” Hosseini said in statement. “These past few years have certainly brought a few setbacks, but the community’s excitement and encouragement have made all the hard work worthwhile.” The original design has been redone with jewel tones, wood accents and velour seating. Leather directors’ chairs face a rustic brick wall where black-and-white Bollywood movies are projected. Also in keeping with the halal tradition, Mint has an alcohol-free bar program led by mixologist Ahmad Hosseini. Diners can order imported 0.0% craft brews and nonalcoholic mimosas in flavors like lychee, mango and blood orange. Hosseini has developed a craft cocktail menu with thoughtful beverages like a “Falsa-tini” made with Grewia asiatica pulp or a “Honey Dew Me” with honeydew melon, Seedlip Garden 108, basil and lime that drinks like a midori sour. A nonalcoholic “falsa-tini” at Mint made with Grewia asiatica pulp and black salt. (Courtesy of Mint Desi Craft Cuisine) “The nonalcoholic bar was such a hit for us at Khan Saab we decided to extend that to Shor and Mint,” said Mookhi. On the evening of the grand reopening, 10% of the proceeds will benefit NAMI Orange County, a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “We’re eager to welcome former regulars and new guests back into our space,” Hosseini said. Mookhi is eager as well, since the reopening of Mint means he can focus on the restaurant group’s next opening: Kabana in Huntington Beach. “The concept at Kabana it is a little different than what we have done at the other three restaurants. It is more of comfort Pakistani food,” Mookhi said. Kabana, slated to open later this year, will be a quick-serve-style eatery with a nonalcoholic bar, a chai tasting experience and hookah. Laguna Hills players celebrate after winning the Orange Holiday Classic Laguna Hills girls basketball team raced to a 55-30 victory over host Orange in the championship game of the Orange Holiday Classic Monday The game was held before the boys final between Irvine and El Toro Cameron McDermott scored 20 points and Ryan Stefani 14 points to lead Laguna Hills (14-3) Orange (9-6) was led by Alina Gomez and Audrey Macebo and it gives us confidence going into league play,” McDermott said “It’s great to win this tournament but it all starts over with league play,” added Hawks Coach Jim Martin but this group has persevered and their hard work is paying off.” An official website of the United States government Location: 24000 Avila Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 The striking Chet Holifield Federal Building was constructed in Laguna Niguel Pereira & Associates designed the building General Services Administration’s (GSA) inventory The building has a remarkable stepped pyramid silhouette that is rare in American architecture The building was originally constructed for Rockwell International a multifaceted company that worked in the manufacturing arena for defense and space industries Rockwell never occupied the building; the company no longer required it after a defense contract that it was relying on never came to fruition The company offered to trade the building to the federal government in exchange for three surplus government facilities of equal value Pereira (1909-1985) was an American architect who designed futuristic His best-known building is San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid He designed Los Angeles Airport’s Theme Building and completed master plans for the cities of Irvine and Newport Beach He also worked briefly as a Hollywood art director sharing an Academy Award for Best Special Effects for the film Reap the Wild Wind in 1942 Pereira is credited with more than 400 projects and his stylish yet efficient architecture had a tremendous impact on California from the 1950s through the 1980s the building was rededicated in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield (1903-1995) who Represented California’s 19th District from 1943 to 1974 Holifield was a Congressional adviser on nuclear weapons testing and disarmament and atomic energy The building’s unique form has been featured in several films In 2020, GSA began planning to transfer the building out of federal ownership. An interactive virtual tour was developed in 2025 as mitigation under the National Historic Preservation Act. GSA invites everyone to visit and learn about the Chet Holifield Federal Building and it’s history.  The sculptural Chet Holifield Federal Building is skillfully executed in a stepped pyramidal form that has a similar appearance to ancient ziggurats Pereira developed the unified design that is unparalleled in the federal government A large portion of the more than one million square foot building is below grade It is located on a 92-acre parcel of land in Laguna Niguel and approximately 4 miles from the Pacific coastline The building has seven tiers and is constructed of angled pre-cast concrete panels with reticulation a textured finish that displays curvilinear forms The building displays some characteristics of the Brutalist style of Modern architecture expansive wall planes; and recessed windows The building has a concrete frame and the lateral force-resisting system consists of concrete shearwalls and single-level concrete moment frames It was constructed on spread footings and caissons which are separated by slanting concrete walls with triangular forms are recessed between the horizontal levels Evenly spaced windows provide a consistent rhythm to the symmetrical building The top tier of the building has a large flat roof with attached protruding vertical elements providing additional texture to the structure referencing the overall shape of the building A moat of smooth rocks surrounds the building on three sides alluding to the idea that the massive structure is a modern-day fortress symmetrical plaza is located outside of the main entrance and planters greet visitors and provide contrast to the massive concrete structure more than 2,500 trees and 6,500 shrubs were included in the initial landscape plan Concrete benches echo the materials and form of the building both escalators and elevators provide high-speed vertical movement Pereira’s efficient interior circulation system allowed for a maximum travel time of approximately five minutes between any two points in the building Select walls are covered in wood paneling and some areas contain wooden slat ceilings Portions of the interior were redesigned by GSA to accommodate increased office space Other buildings on the site include a maintenance warehouse; 500,000-gallon water tank that services the fire protection system; energy plant cooling tower; a 1,000,000-gallon thermal energy storage tank; and security buildings A heliport is located on the site and additional landscaped areas are found throughout the large parcel which radiate diagonally along the building axes in anticipation of the thousands of employees that were to occupy the facility state-of-the-art upgrades and modifications to the roofing were completed as part of an energy-saving plan that saves $650,000 per year in utility costs critical to efficient circulation in the building Download the poster [PDF - 549 KB] Home Rates are available between 10/1/2022 and 09/30/2025 Print Orange County native Anna Wassman-Cox always knew ballet could spark joy But it wasn’t until the two-time breast cancer survivor came back to dance after battling her illness that she realized ballet could heal Wassman-Cox is the founder and executive director of the Irvine-based Onco-Ballet Foundation a nonprofit dedicated to providing free or low-cost ballet classes to the cancer community in order to “spark joy facilitate healing and foster self-expression.” “I created this ballet class that is super modifiable and approachable for anybody in the cancer community to help them really tune out from what is going on around them while they are going through cancer and tune back into their bodies,” said Wassman-Cox Wassman-Cox was 25 years old when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer She experienced a recurrence at the age of 29 she found herself drawn back to her most familiar form of expression you can’t always put everything in words,” said Wassman-Cox “Dance is that way to express yourself without having to speak.” 2025 Onco-Ballet Teacher Cohort at V&T Classical Ballet & Dance Academy in Laguna Hills for a two-day workshop (Courtesy of Onco-Ballet Foundation) Getting back to the barre inspired her to help other people to learn to use the discipline of ballet to feel strong again and regain confidence By modifying true ballet techniques into chair ballet or modifying movements for breast cancer survivors like herself who no longer have the same range of motion lifting their arms above their heads she is creating a way for women to focus on what their bodies can do “Our classes are structured where we make parts of it consistent so it’s the same every single time That way they can build up that confidence and reach those goals,” said Wassman-Cox Ballet also brings in a level of whimsy for those who practiced it as young girls — or wanted to “It brings in that nostalgia and beauty aspect because who doesn’t want to feel like they are that ballerina they always dreamed of being?” Since Wassman-Cox founded the Onco-Ballet Foundation in 2024 the organization has hosted classes locally at Hoag Hospital and in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center It has also partnered with Movement Pointe for events Onco-Ballet held its inaugural teacher training event hosting aspiring dance teachers at V&T Classical Ballet & Dance Academy in Laguna Hills for a two-day workshop “Anytime I shared with people what we were doing or had new people come to class that had a dance background they always expressed interest in wanting to help to teach,” said Wassman-Cox She organized a cohort of 15 instructors with dance backgrounds Seattle and California to learn the unique Onco-Ballet curriculum “Forty percent of the attendees were cancer survivors themselves and 26% had been either caregivers or had someone very close to them go through cancer,” said Wassman-Cox Anna Wassman-Cox leads introductions with future Onco-Ballet teachers (Courtesy of Onco-Ballet Foundation) While Wassman-Cox is an expert on curriculum she tapped two other women as guest trainers to round out the workshop with additional knowledge Director of the Creative Dance Center in Seattle Terry Goetz joined the training as did Marie Miao an oncology clinical social worker and EMDR-certified therapist at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Kokoro Wellness “Marie brought in a whole series on trauma-informed ballet teaching for dancers with cancer,” said Wassman-Cox “So that was wonderful to hear from a clinical stand point how do you work with people who have faced trauma?” Goetz is an expert on BrainDance and Brain-Compatible Dance Education a teaching philosophy that takes a holistic approach to becoming a skilled dancer having that brain-body connection,” said Wassman-Cox The plan is for the teachers to take Onco-Ballet back to their communities where it can help cancer survivors promote movement and find emotional healing “This training is just one step in building a national network of instructors who will empower even more individuals affected by cancer through the joy of ballet.” Another way Wassman-Cox is working to spread the word of the Onco-Ballet Foundation is through an upcoming performance planned for Oct. 19 at the Irvine Barclay Theater. The special performance will celebrate the strength of cancer patients and survivors and explore ballet as movement therapy “We will have an all cancer patient and survivor cast and maybe even some caregivers on stage,” said Wassman-Cox “We really see this as an educational showcase to share the cancer experience through dance and help educate our audience about cancer advocacy and the therapeutic benefits of ballet.” Wassman-Cox knows other survivors can find healing the way she did and the ways she has seen it in her classes “Even just the simplicity of cueing them to stand tall and breath has brought people to tears,” said Wassman-Cox “It is bringing them back into their bodies and it’s so meaningful to see how happy it makes people.” For information about volunteering opportunities, donating or details on upcoming events, visit oncoballet.org. Laguna Hills junior Jackson Burnham was joined by his teammates after setting a school record Laguna Hills High School junior Jackson Burnham shattered the school record for points in a game pouring in 54 points Wednesday in a 92-42 Golden West League basketball victory over Westminster The previous record of 47 points was set by Al Saldana in 1990 “Jackson is a major piece to our team’s culture and success,” said Hawks Coach Sean Sargeant “Stepping into a new team and changing a culture is never easy and you need players like Jackson to help make this happen we emphasize to our players being someone who’s enthusiasm is infectious to those around them Jackson embodies that and leads with his actions Wednesday night was special not only because he broke a school record but because his teammates wanted it for him as well That shows what Jackson means to our team.” Laguna Hills assistant football coach Kirk Brown reported the record Wednesday night on X Brown said he attended the game as a student when the record was broken The 6-4 Burnham and his teammates resume league play Friday night at Santa Ana Juan Crespin opens a Griswold franchise to make a difference in his Laguna Hills community MORE STORIES LIKE THISThe Crafts’ Successful Journey from New Parents to Children’s Lighthouse Franchisees How Robert Trujillo Expanded His Construction Business With UWRG Health Care Professional in the Non-Profit Space Brings TruBlue to North Pittsburgh Texas-Sized Ambition: How a Shared Dream Turned Into Three Crust Pizza Co. 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only Led by Head Chef Jamil Hosseini and guided by Michelin-recognized chef Imran Ali Mookhi of Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen and SHOR Bazaar Mint aims to redefine Pakistani and Indian cuisine by showcasing its elegant potential the restaurant set out to challenge the perception that regional halal dining in the West is limited to casual formats using its platform to elevate and celebrate the rich cultures of South Asia through chef-driven dishes “It’s incredibly gratifying to reopen Mint finally These past few years have certainly brought a few setbacks but the community’s excitement and encouragement have made all the hard work worthwhile,” said Jamil Hosseini we’re eager to welcome former regulars and new guests back into our space!” The interior has been fully reimagined from its original design.  The ambiance is elevated reflecting Mint’s intended modern interpretation of Indian and Pakistani dining serving as a backdrop for the projected classic Bollywood movies playing throughout the dining experience The bar area continues the raw accents and moody ambiance sectioned off to highlight the waterfall marble countertop and earth-toned purple walls Mint’s sophisticated menu features a robust selection of classic innovative options prepared with refined presentations and techniques the menu includes appetizers such as cast-iron-baked Bandar Buns with mango-garlic chutney and entrees including Palak Paneer and French-cut Lamb Chops prepared with masala rub and served with yogurt and garlic oil Freshly made accompaniments include Naan and Roti House specialties feature spring bone-in Goat Karahi served in a traditional karahi wok and a unique Veg Biryani made with charred market vegetables and Thai chilis Rounding out the menu is the dessert section featuring tableside Chai Tea and inventive creations like the Deconstructed Gajrella a macaron shell filled with fragrant jamun and hints of cardamom and rose led by head mixologist of Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen and Shor Bazaar features carefully crafted mocktails made with high-quality ingredients sourced from local vendors made with Grewia asiatica pulp and black salt the Pina Colada made with wild pineapple molasses and crème de coconut and a refreshing array of non-alcoholic mimosas The spirit-free bar menu also offers imported 0.0% craft brews and traditional lassis Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter and receive important industry updates Food & Beverage Magazine is the leading online magazine resource for the food and beverage industry with signature celebrity features and an over twenty year long valuable reputation F&B Magazine has the eyes of the industry’s top professionals that are in search of the latest and greatest Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter and recieve important industry updates 2025 at 9:20 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 27-year-old Santa Ana man pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Tustin CA — A 27-year-old Santa Ana man pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Tustin Gerardo Joaquin Garcia Lopez pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol 0.08% or more causing injury He also admitted sentencing enhancements of inflicting great bodily injury on two victims Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin sentenced Lopez to seven years and eight months in prison Lopez has 754 days credit for time behind bars Lopez killed 67-year-old Rezvan Hekmat of Laguna Hills and injured Miguel Xum Tustin Police Department officers were called about the crash around 5 p.m Lopez ran a red light while going west on Barranca Parkway and slammed into the vehicle Hekmat was driving causing both vehicles to bounce off other vehicles in the intersection Hekmat was taken to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead Lopez was hospitalized following the crash and was arrested when he was released Literal LOL at Teen Vogue's Lisa Love telling Lauren, "You'll always be known as the girl who didn't go to Paris." (A line actually lifted from Vogue's Anna Wintour, a 2019 Hills deep dive revealed.) More than a decade after that (admittedly questionable) decision and her subsequent split from Jason Wahler LC has earned a few more laudatory descriptors: New York Times best-selling author; co-founder of The Little Market with a mission to empower female artisans worldwide; and her Kohl's line LC Lauren Conrad just the start of her now wide-ranging lifestyle empire Now long past fights outside Les Deux, she married Something Corporate rocker and law school grad William Tell in a 2014 Pinterest wedding of our dreams. In 2019, their second son, Charlie Wolf Tell, joined older brother Liam James Tell The star of E!'s Very Cavallari and everyone's favorite bad girl went from being a (well-compensated) s--t-stirrer to full-on boss with her successful lifestyle brand Uncommon James opening its second brick-and-mortar location in Chicago last fall Rounding out her growing empire: a Chinese Laundry shoe line and two cookbooks a little more than two years after New York Times best-seller Teammates for 10 years, she and retired NFL quarterback Jay Cutler welcomed sons Camden Jack Cutler and Jaxon Wyatt Cutler and daughter Saylor James Cutler before splitting in April 2020 In 2021, Kristin filmed a cameo for The Hills: New Beginnings season two "I live such a different life now than I did 10 years ago." In March 2021, Lo shocked fans when she revealed on Instagram that she had secretly suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident two years prior He went on to find love with surfer Tia Blanco with whom he welcomed daughter Honey Jenner in 2023 her number one these days is daughter Kirra Max Bohan as she revealed to Vogue) enjoyed a brief stint in The City in 2008 before heading back to Los Angeles an associate producer on her NYC-based spinoff A judge on the eighth cycle of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model Whit line with Rent the Runway and With Whit podcast alongside her return to The Hills and her son Sonny Sanford Rosenman He also had a temporary gig as an MTV VJ on Total Request Live (the original He and OTH co-star James Lafferty debuted Hulu series, Everyone Is Doing Great January 2021, before reuniting with Kristin for the Back to the Beach rewatch podcast two years later Though she has her own blog and Amazon shop she's "just trying not to lose a kid." The founder and owner of Widespread Recovery he continues to be open about his struggles both on The Hills: New Beginnings and his YouTube series JAWS Diaries with Jason & Ashley Wahler Though she wasn't an original castmember of Laguna Beach her arrival to the reality series was a memorable one Casey launched a successful foray into the world of confections by opening Casey's Cupcakes in Orange County She even won Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2011 Wed to Sean Brown (a relative of the late Nicole Brown Simpson) since August 2015 they share daughter Kensington Kelly Brown and son Sean Brown Jr 2025 at 10:01 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Costa Mesa man was charged with raping a woman in Laguna Hills Orange County sheriff's deputies said Wednesday CA — A Costa Mesa man was charged with raping a woman in Laguna Hills Orange County sheriff's deputies said Wednesday of Costa Mesa was charged Tuesday with single felony counts each of rape attempted forcible oral copulation and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury Guzman did not enter a plea at his arraignment in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana Tuesday Sheriff's deputies were called just before 9 p.m 25 to a business in the 25000 block of La Paz Road in Laguna Hills regarding a sexual assault A woman said she was sexually assaulted by a customer earlier in the day Crean Lutheran seniors (from left) Nico Sanchez Mason McCullough and Ben Byszewski before the game (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs Crean Lutheran High School’s football team which had already clinched a CIF playoff berth defeated Laguna Hills 35-7 in an Epsilon League game Friday night at Crean Lutheran The Saints (8-2 overall) open the CIF Division 3 playoffs Friday night at Long Beach Millikan “We had a good senior night win over Laguna Hills,” said Coach Rick Curtis “With us clinching a CIF playoff berth last week in our win over Huntington Beach and with it being senior night our focus was not where we would have liked it however the team finished strong in securing the victory “Eli Bray led our offense by rushing for 116 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns and Carter Jones had touchdown receptions from Dylan D’epifanio (12 of 24 and 96 yards).”  Smith had two long kickoff returns for the second week in a row to put the Saints offense in great field position Ben Byszewski had two big punt returns (47 yards) to also give great field position for Crean Lutheran Connor Stephens had a 46.2 yard average on his punts and connected on all four of the point after touchdowns attempts The defense was led by Carter Jones who had 13 total tackles (seven solos two assisted) and Troy Hill (five total tackles) also had solid games for the Saints Crean Lutheran is ranked 15th in Orange County and 38th in the CIF Southern Section “These rankings mark the highest in Crean Lutheran’s school history,” Curtis said Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Tickets for the general public will be available starting Monday Cirque du Soleil will return to Laguna Hills a visually groundbreaking story of connection and the symbiotic unions between humans and the animal kingdom ECHO invites audiences on a journey through a universe of color Tickets for ECHO are now available online to Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com. Tickets for the general public will be available starting Monday, December 16, 2024. The Rose Center Theater will present a highly anticipated Gala Performance of Something Rotten! on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This exclusive event will feature an evening of world-class entertainment, delicious dining, and local talent. What happens when two desperate playwrights try to outshine Shakespeare by inventing the musical? Total theatrical mayhem-and a whole lot of laughter. The Rose Center Theater will present the Broadway smash hit Something Rotten!, running June 27 through July 20, 2025, in Westminster, CA. The award-winning multi-hyphenate artist Colette Gregory returns to her Chicago home with her acclaimed one-woman show, Black Best Friend, as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut series June 12-14, 2025. South Coast Repertory has announced the casts and creative teams for its renowned Pacific Playwrights Festival. The highly anticipated showcase of new works, part of the theatre's new-play development arm—The Lab@SCR—begins Friday, May 2 and runs through Sunday, May 4. function closestickysocial(){document.getElementById("foxsocial").style.display="none";}@media(max-width:1024px){.most-popular,.video-row{display:block;margin-top:25px}}Videos and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows © 2025 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — The Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the field office in Laguna Hills will close permanently The Laguna Hills location will close permanently at 5 p.m does not meet the current needs of the DMV,” the agency said Laguna Wood Mayor Pro Tem Shari Horne who lives in Laguna Woods Village says the closure will be inconvenient and worries about people having to drive further to get things like vision tests Assemblymember Diane Dixon, 72nd District, said the landlord of the location has offered to keep rents at below-market value and fund upgrades and modifications to the building According to the DMV Public Affairs department Orange county would be left with five field offices after the Laguna Hills location shuts down Surrounding counties in Southern California have the following number of field offices: 26 in Los Angeles county Laguna Hills (2-1) led from wire to wire just holding off a late charge in the final minute to top University (1-2) to win the South Division consolation championship of the North South Tournament at Mission Viejo Ryan Stefani led Laguna Hills with eight points and two 3-pointers while Lena Goodman and Meghan Rehmeier each scored six points The tournament concludes Saturday with the North and South Division teams competing against each other University trailed 17-5 at the end of the first quarter cut the deficit to one point at halftime and cruised to a 49-36 win over Mission Viejo in the consolation bracket of the South Division of the North South Tournament Senior guard Ai Miyano led the Trojans with 17 points including five three-point buckets while Sophomore guard Selin Haytoglu added 10 points Senior forward Angelique Wright was the leading scorer for Mission Viejo with 10 points