Grammar columnist June Casagrande explains why a knowledge of phrasal verbs — or a quick look at the dictionary — can help figure out what words to choose.

The city announced Friday that Finnigan would be succeeding former Assistant City Manager Carol Jacobs.

The Barons place third as a team at their host tournament on Saturday, doing so on the strength of five finalists.

The Saints score three times in a six-minute stretch to earn a 3-1 win over the Eagles on Friday night in an Orange Coast League match at Jim Scott Stadium.

The Pageant of the Masters holds an open casting call through Sunday, seeking volunteers to become part of the cast of the next show, “Wonderful World.”

Senior point guard Kylle Magdangal scored a season-high 20 points for the Vikings in Friday night’s 73-48 win.

Locals Friday celebrated the grand opening of Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, a San Francisco Bay Area phenomenon that’s quickly established a SoCal fan base and has its eyes on Orange County.

Black Trumpet Bistro and Capone’s in Huntington Beach, as well as Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill in Newport Beach, are among a group of Southern California restaurants suing Farmer’s Insurance.

Daily Pilot and TimesOC readers share their thoughts about local issues and events.

Huntington Beach firefighters helped ventilate smoke from a commercial office building on Friday morning.

Morgan Netherton scored five goals as the Sailors stayed alone in first place in the Surf League.

Peter Chadwick, 57, is expected to plead guilty to killing his 46-year-old wife, Quee Choo Lim Chadwick on the morning of Oct. 10, 2012, in their home.