Going the Extra Mile: Five Officers Run Every Leg of Day 1 of San Diego’s 2025 Torch Run
By Chloe Petch Every year, law enforcement officers across the region lace up their running shoes to carry the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics ...
New Experiences, Thrills Highlight Day 1 of 2018 Summer Games
As Special Olympics celebrates 50 years, the organization is still creating new, exciting experiences for the athletes, families and fans. New thrills were a theme Saturday during Day 1 of ...
What They’re Saying at 2018 Summer Games – Day 1
Summer Games always brings out a number of fearless athletes, selfless volunteers and great moments. Here's what the competitors, spectators, and more, had to say Saturday at Day 1 of ...
Games Set to Begin Saturday
LONG BEACH, Calif. (June 7, 2018) – The 49th annual Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games is set to begin on Saturday, June 9 with Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. ...
USA Games Spotlight: Sarah Kovacs
By Hannah van Warmerdam There is a special kind of bond between a father and a daughter. Special Olympics athlete Sarah Kovacs has the distinction of additionally being coached by ...
Sunday Spotlight: Antoinette and Bernadette Valencia
By Hannah van Warmerdam As the saying goes, two is better than one and that is certainly true when it comes to the Valencia twins. These twin sisters are 32 ...
USA Games Spotlight: Antonio Sainz
By Ashley Carney Happiness comes from the people we surround ourselves with. It’s those contagious smiles and laughs that we all live for, and the fun memories we make along ...
USA Games Spotlight: Hannah Larsh and Ramona Parrish
One month from now, Ramona Parrish and Hannah Larsh will be off to Seattle along with their Lompoc High School Unified basketball teammates for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. ...
Final Leg Gets Things Started
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The 49th annual Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) Summer Games will take place June 9-10 on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The Opening ...
Sunday Spotlight: Christopher Barnes
From fútbol to football, Christopher Barnes enjoys the thrill of competition. This summer, the Southwest High School product from San Diego and his teammates will compete in Unified soccer at the ...
USA Games Spotlight: Tina Phipps
By Sean Minnihan For many of the Special Olympics athletes heading to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, their accolades and accomplishments include several gold and silver medals in regional ...