We asked our photographers to pick their favorite images from August 2023, and here are some they selected. Besides a rare tropical storm, August weather was almost great. Cool mornings and warm days were the norm for most of the month. In Costa Mesa, the OC Fair ended its annual run, while around the county kids headed back to school.

Essis runs for 274 yards and two touchdowns as the Tillers improve to 4-0, their best start since the 2017 season.

Joyce, who has also worked as an interim city manager for the cities of San Clemente, Huntington Beach and South Pasadena since his retirement, is expected to be on board for about half a year while city officials conduct a national search for a permanent city manager. He steps into the role on Thursday, Sept. 7.

California’s test positivity rate has now topped 14%, the fifth highest mark since the pandemic began, according to the latest state data.

The Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night censured Councilmember Natalie Moser for what the council majority called “inappropriate” statements made in an argument at a previous meeting during discussions about the city’s human dignity statement.

Huntington Beach voted to ban mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates across the city on Wednesday as cases continue rising across the state. Council members approved the ban 4-3 following an hours ...

This week’s newsletter also covers side effects of a heat wave, groundwater woes, how to spot glowing waves and more.

Michael Huntley has selected a handful of Orange County players to receive special honors for their play in last week’s Week 2 games.