Matt Szabo is a sports reporter for the Daily Pilot. A Southern California native and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate, he has been covering sports for L.A. Times Community News since 2006, most extensively water polo and tennis. (714) 966-4614
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The Sailors beat host Studio City Harvard-Westlake 16-7 on Saturday in the finals of the Elite Eight tournament, notching another major victory and staying undefeated this season.
Oct. 6, 2024
The action was delayed during the middle of the day due to the thick marine layer, but sunshine peaked through later near the Huntington Beach Pier on Friday.
Oct. 4, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the experts at City of Hope Orange County will be donning pink coats in support.
Oct. 4, 2024
The three-day show begins Friday, with new features including STOL planes that will land on the beach.
Oct. 3, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1174, related to voter ID, and AB 1825, known as the California Freedom to Read Act, into state law on Sunday. Huntington Beach’s city attorney says they are unconstitutional.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Sea Kings eased to a 16-2 win Tuesday afternoon, staying unbeaten halfway through Sunset League play.
Oct. 2, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Sam Thomson threw a pair of touchdown passes as the Chargers won 32-21 on Friday night at Cap Sheue Field.
Sept. 28, 2024
Carlitos Diner in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach continues to fight to catch up after the pandemic and other challenges.
Sept. 27, 2024
The new complex in Santa Ana will feature 16 apartment units for foster children who are aging out of the system.
Sept. 27, 2024
The $6.5-million project included pedestrian safety improvements, added traffic and street signage, enhanced lighting and landscaping and ongoing litter and graffiti abatement.
Sept. 26, 2024