Laguna Niguel

The Laguna Pink girl's soccer team of Region 86 continued on its winning path Saturday by rolling past host and neighboring Laguna Niguel, 6-1, in AYSO action. The victory upped the Pink's record to 7-0-2 and kept the squad atop the 10-and-Under standings. The match was scoreless mid-way through the first half With several players able to penetrate the Laguna Niguel defense, Makenzie Fischer, Francie Holte and Summer Dvorak were able to score goals. Audrey Pillsbury went on to earn a hat trick with three goals of her own. Johana Abarca, playing right-forward late in the game, sent a sharp centering pass to earn an assist on Dvorak's goal.

Supervisor Pat Bates called her first 16 months in office “an eye-opener” during a speech before the Laguna Canyon Conservancy Monday evening. The former assemblywoman and Laguna Niguel mayor said being part of the Board of Supervisors was a far cry from the halls of Sacramento, where she served for six years. “There are many firestorms — real, everyday issues to be dealt with,” Bates said of the county panel on which she serves as vice chairwoman.

(Through Tuesday) Little League All-Stars (at Chapparosa Park) Aliso Viejo 16, Central Irvine 5 Lake Forest American 3, Newport Beach National 0 Lake Forest National 11, Aliso Canyon 10 Newport Beach American 9, South Irvine 1 Northwood 3, Rancho Niguel 1 Saddleback 5, Laguna Beach 3 Laguna Niguel 3, Aliso Viejo 2 Lake Forest National 10, Lake Forest American 5 Northwood 7,...

The season came to an end for the Laguna Beach Little League 11-year-old All-Star team, which fell to Laguna Niguel, 14-1, in an elimination game in the District 55 All-Star tournament at Wagon Wheel Sports Park in Trabuco Canyon. Laguna began the tournament with a 10-0 loss to San Clemente. 11-year-old scoreboard Early-round results Viejo 12, Northwood 2 Rancho Santa Margarita 11, Newport Beach-National 2 Trabuco Canyon 7, Lake Forest-Gold 6 San Clemente 10, Laguna Beach 0 Newport Beach-American 13, Rancho Niguel 9 Laguna Hills 12, San Juan Capistrano 8 Aliso Niguel 12, Rancho Santa Margarita 0 Tijeras Creek 22, Ladera Ranch 0 San Clemente 11, South Irvine-National 0 North Mission Viejo 14, South Irvine-American 1 Rancho Mission Viejo 6, Newport Beach-American 5 Laguna Hills 14, Lake Forest-Blue 2 Saddleback 6, North Mission Viejo 5 Tijeras Creek 8, Laguna Niguel 1 Saturday's results Viejo 5, Aliso Viejo 4 Tijeras Creek 13, San Clemente 2 Rancho Mission Viejo 7, Laguna Hills 6 Saddleback 6, Trabuco Canyon 0 Rancho Santa Margarita 12, Rancho Niguel 8 South Mission Viejo 5, South Irvine-American 0 Lake Forest-Blue 12, Newport Beach-National 7 North Mission Viejo 10, Lake Forest-Gold 3 Laguna Niguel 14, Laguna Beach 1 Monday's results North Mission Viejo 4, Laguna Niguel 1 Newport...

The Laguna Pink, a girls' AYSO Region 86 10-and-under soccer team, got their season off to a good start, winning its opener against Rancho Santa Margarita before battling Laguna Niguel to a scoreless tie. Laguna 5, Rancho Santa Margarita 0 Laguna opened its season Saturday on the road and scored an impressive victory over Rancho Santa Margarita. Goalies Nina Bo, Summer Dvorak, Brooke Borges, and Peighton McRobie rotated in the net to combine on the shutout. The dribbling and passing of forwards Audrey Pillsbury, Francie Holte and Makenzie Fischer continually was able to penetrate the Rancho Santa Margarita defense.

Teenager arrested after car accident Laguna Beach police arrested a Laguna Niguel teenager at 3:38 a.m. Saturday on suspicion of car theft, hit-and-run and driving under the influence. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was caught in a 2000 Chevy Silverado pickup truck on Cleo Street near the ocean. Police said the truck was stolen in Laguna Niguel and that they found an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. A 15-year-old girl, also from Laguna Niguel, was in the truck with the suspect.

Mike Sciacca The Laguna Beach Little League's 11-year-old All-Star team ventured into the District 55 All-Star Tournament at Wagon Wheel Park in El Toro Saturday with high hopes. Those hopes were dashed early by San Clemente, which posted a 10-0 victory in a first-round game. San Clemente played an error-free game on defense and its offense took advantage of several Laguna Beach defensive mistakes to advance to the Winner's Bracket. Mike Townsend broke open a scoreless game in the bottom of the second inning with a towering, grand slam home run, which ignited San Clemente's offense.

Police chase ends with an arrest A man suspected of driving a stolen car led Laguna Beach police on a high-speed chase that ended with a crash and his arrest on Saturday. Simone Paul Khein, 28, of Laguna Niguel was pulled over on suspicion of a traffic violation near the intersection of Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday, police said. The officer ran Khein's license plate number after making the stop, and as he walked toward the car, a dispatcher notified the officer that the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta had been reported stolen.

Little League All-Stars (at Chapparosa Park) Saturday Aliso Viejo vs. Central Irvine, (10 a.m.) Lake Forest American vs. Newport Beach National, (1 p.m.) Aliso Canyon vs. Lake Forest National, (4 p.m.) South Irvine vs. Newport Beach American, (7 p.m.) Sunday Rancho Niguel vs. Northwood, (10 a.m.) Laguna Beach vs. Saddleback, (1 p.m.) Laguna Niguel vs. Aliso Viejo/Central Irvine winner, (4 p.m.)

(through Monday, July 2) Little League All-Stars (at Chapparosa Park) Aliso Viejo 16, Central Irvine 5 Lake Forest American 3, Newport Beach National 0 Lake Forest National 11, Aliso Canyon 10 Newport Beach American 9, South Irvine 1 Northwood 3, Rancho Niguel 1 Saddleback 5, Laguna Beach 3 Laguna Niguel 3, Aliso Viejo 2 Lake Forest National 10, Lake Forest American 5 Northwood 7,...

The Festival of Arts rolled out the red carpet Saturday for the 12th Annual Gala benefit, which raises money improvements and renovations to the city-owned facility. About $200,000 was raised, in no small part due to the celebrities who attend, some of them year after year. "When Joe Montegna first Twittered that he was bringing the cast of 'Criminal Minds' to the gala, we sold out the next day," said Sharbie Higuchi , festival director of marketing and public relations.

Area 1 Aster Street: A Ladera Ranch man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a traffic stop at North Coast Highway at 9:13 p.m. Monday. Crescent Bay Drive: A man who threatened to jump off cliffs in the 200 block was taken into custody at 3:56 p.m. Monday. Cypress Drive: Mail was reported stolen in the 400 block at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday. Jasmine Street: A Fullerton man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a traffic stop at North Coast Highway at 2:09 a.m. Sunday.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a partial list of places to worship in Laguna Beach. If you would like to list yours, e-mail coastlinepilot@latimes.com . Include the name of the place of worship, the address, phone number, service times, and worship leader. CALVARY CHAPEL SEASIDE 1278 Glenneyre St., No. 113 (949) 200-7388 http://www.calvaryseaside.org Sunday morning worship service is at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evening Bible study and worship is at 7 p.m. Women's Ministry meets the first Sunday of the month after the service for lunch.

Bank robber suspect photographed A bank robber dubbed the Ho Hum Bandit hit the U. S. Bank in Laguna Beach for the second time Monday. Police arrived within two minutes of the call from bank officials, but were unable to find the suspect, who is described as a 5-foot-9 male white of middle build, in his 30s. He was said to be wearing wore blue jeans, a light-colored shirt and a dark golf-style cap. Police have a picture of the suspect, thought to be the same man who robbed the U.S. Bank June 23, and a Corona del Mar bank twice, according to a news release issued by Laguna Beach Police Lt. Jason Kravetz.

Wells Fargo holds food bank drive Wells Fargo is conducting a summer food drive to collect donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. Collection bins will be placed in all 106 Wells Fargo Orange County locations including the bank at 260 Ocean Ave. The drive will be during July because donations typically drop dramatically during summer months. It is estimated that 21% of Orange County, or 615,000 residents, are at risk of hunger, according to the bank. The majority of people at risk of going hungry each month are children and single parents, seniors and other men and women confronted by financial difficulty or who are physically unable to earn a living.