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Teen crash victim is remembered

Even on his days off, Luis Adrian Torres was known to visit his co-workers at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Costa Mesa and lend a hand.

The family of a Costa Mesa teenager who died after a weekend car crash is raising funds for his funeral service.

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An open house Wednesday will showcase changes at Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange County Fairgrounds officials said.

The second meeting of the newly reconvened Fairview Park Citizens Advisory Committee takes place Saturday at Fairview Park.

I object to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian's decision to cease providing a full range of women's services, ostensibly because not...

Students await vote on their budgetary power Orange Coast College's student government could get official recognition Wednesday night for a long-standing practice that lets students...	College district names manager of the year The Coast Community College District, which operates Orange Coast College, honored one of its employees by naming her manager of the year...
Skate league announces scholarships The National Scholastic Skateboarding League held its skate scholarship awards ceremony for current and former team members in or on their...	NMUSD seeks public's input on principals' selection Newport-Mesa Unified School District officials are asking what the community wants in new principals at Newport Harbor High and Rea...
Harbor has first principal input meeting A parent of two students at Newport Harbor High School placed two green stickers next to a tacked-up piece of paper with the words "Athletic...	Saving youths one scholarship at a time Estancia High School senior Erik Cerros will be the third person in his family to go to college, following the lead of his two older...

State beaches to increase parking on Fourth Visitors to Huntington State Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park will pay as much as $5 more to park on the Fourth of...	New Charter Committee's first meeting scheduled The Costa Mesa charter debate is set to begin again later this month with the inaugural meeting of a group whose goal is to create the...
Women's groups plan protest against Hoag abortion policy	Proposed budget inches up to $132.3 million Changes to Costa Mesa's proposed budget were announced Friday, and they include decreasing Smallwood Park's improvement funding by half...
Park lighting debate splits council Let there be light — or not?	Fire rings forum burns in Newport Proponents and opponents of the much debated beach fire rings aired their feelings about the matter before six South Coast Air Quality...

Deputy to temporarily lead Fire Department A deputy chief is being tapped to temporarily lead the Costa Mesa Fire Department until a permanent chief is hired.	Husband convicted in Irvine slaying An Anaheim man was found guilty Monday of following his estranged wife into an Irvine cul-de-sac and fatally shooting her nine times in...
Seven on probation arrested in sweep The Eastside Costa Mesa home's exterior was flawless, the lawn showing freshly mowed rows, the kidney-shaped pool offering respite from...	Safety comes first when it comes to fireworks Costa Mesa police on Friday reminded area residents to use only "safe and sane" fireworks, with the state fire marshal's seal of approval.
Main break floods road, leaves homes without water Crews worked Monday to repair an early-morning water main break that flooded Victoria Street and left a small cluster of Costa Mesa...	Fire department restructuring starts Sunday The Costa Mesa Fire Department plans to begin its sweeping restructuring plan Sunday with the introduction of two ambulances leased from the...

Abortion advocates challenge Hoag ban [Update]	The best places to take Dad Looking to treat Dad this weekend? Here are some venues in Newport-Mesa offering Father's Day specials:
New development offers Newport living for less Newport Beach living may become a little bit more affordable with the grand opening of Newport Palisades and its collection of new single-...	Teens with diabetes set for surf camp A group of 90 teen surfers, all diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, will gather from around California hoping to catch a break at Laguna Beach...
When baby is worth a million bucks A wide range of luxury vehicles featuring limited edition interiors, all-wheel independent suspension systems and peek-a-boo windows are...	Retail Therapy: Time to dress for summer The summer warehouse sale season starts off with a bang this weekend, with offerings from OC's many lifestyle brands. Note: Avoid wearing...

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Nancy Thompson Stringer April 13, 1935 - June 17, 2013 Nancy Thompson Stringer passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on June 17, 2013. Nancy was born and raised in...	E. Terrance Moran III M.D. E. Terrance Moran III M.D.