Santa Cruz’s John Mel tied for ninth place at the World Surf League’s Pacifico Surf Open Cerritos ... of Newport Beach took third, and Mexico’s Cooper Roberts (9.63) took fourth, and ...

Long Beach master chef Thomas Ortega has proved himself a master of the taco, the chile relleno, mole sauce, chicken and seafood. The flavors of Mexico define him; chef Ortega is a man who knows ...