A new Orange County Department of Education initiative will invite students in grades three through 12 to explore local issues and design solutions using Minecraft Education, with an optional Battle of the Counties competition offering students a chance to put their ideas to the test.
Thirty-seven Orange County high schools landed among the top 300 in California and top 1,700 nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, led by Oxford Academy, which ranked No. 3 in California and No. 17 nationally.
Back-to-school excitement is on full display across Orange County, as schools share spirited first-day celebrations and campus traditions through social media posts.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office will host an e-bike and e-motorcycle buyback event Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards in exchange for unwanted electric vehicles as part of a countywide effort focused on reducing injuries and promoting rider safety.
Quick look: Grand Wizzard Theodore shared his journey from an accidental discovery in his Bronx home to becoming a pioneer of hip-hop, encouraging OCDE students to embrace hard work, learning and the belief that anything is possible. Many people believe...
