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United States Mens National Team Starting 11 on Nov. 15, 2025, during match at Chester, Pennsylvania (Photos by Don Mennig/Alamy.com)

United States Mens National Team Starting 11 on Nov. 15, 2025, during match at Chester, Pennsylvania (Photos by Don Mennig/Alamy.com)

WORLD CUP COMES TO SOCAL

Body SOCCER’S BIGGEST TOURNAMENT BRINGS THE WORLD TO THE SOUTHLAND Every four years, the planet pauses for soccer. The FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event on Earth, drawing billions of viewers and uniting fans across continents.
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DUAL ENROLLMENT

Body WHAT SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONSIDER? Nearly one-third of the high school Class of 2025 — 165,000 students — earned college credits through their local community college during their time in high school.
Photo provided by Susie Prado

Photo provided by Susie Prado

FOUNTAIN VALLEY’S FASTEST

Body Fountain Valley is home to one of the region’s most popular running spots: Mile Square Park. It’s also home to Esteban Prado, a standout long-distance runner with big goals.
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(Photo by: © Gilbert Keuten Dreamstime.com)

HOW SPORTS BETTING IS NORMALIZING GAMBLING — AND WHY IT MATTERS

Body Not long ago, sports betting felt separate from everyday life. Back then, you may have gone to Vegas, joined a Super Bowl pool, or placed a wager with friends. But today, betting seems to be everywhere — from game broadcasts to social feeds to phone apps.
Kai Ellice-Flint and Avalon Gall after winning the Final. Photo by World Surf League

Kai Ellice-Flint and Avalon Gall after winning the Final. Photo by World Surf League

BIG CROWDS GATHER AS HB HOSTS THE U.S. OPEN

Body Two professional surfers captured their career-first wins at this summer’s U.S. Open of Surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier.
A CONVERSATION WITH NEW FVHS FOOTBALL COACH MITCH OLSON

A CONVERSATION WITH NEW FVHS FOOTBALL COACH MITCH OLSON

A CONVERSATION WITH NEW FVHS FOOTBALL COACH MITCH OLSON

Body Apost on the Fountain Valley Baron football page proclaims, “New season, new coach, same drive!” That new coach is Mitch Olson, who will lead the FVHS football team as it competes in the Foxtrot League.
FVHS PEP SQUAD SHINES AT USA NATIONALS

FVHS PEP SQUAD SHINES AT USA NATIONALS

FVHS PEP SQUAD SHINES AT USA NATIONALS

Body The FVHS Pep Squad capped off an incredible season in February at the USA Spirit Nationals. The junior varsity cheer team, coached by Courtney Davis, took center stage and earned first place in the co-ed novice JV cheer division.
Soccer Saturdays

Soccer Saturdays

Soccer Saturdays

Body One of the best parts of being a dad is spending time with your kids. My screensaver is constantly reminding me of swings and slides, merry-go-rounds, beach days, and countless other events from when they were little.