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Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
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Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
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Orange County student filmmakers honored in statewide film contest focusing on mental health

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2022
Dealing with depression can feel like you have dark, overpowering thoughts that no one will understand, and sometimes you don’t...
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Inside the Outdoors environmental day camp returns this summer

Madeline Gray May 30, 2022
Students can soak up the sunshine during outdoor activities this July with the return of summer camp at Shipley Nature...
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Orange County child care council honors providers for heroic work

Madeline Gray May 27, 2022
Prior to the pandemic, there were 2,150 licensed child care facilities in the Orange County area with space for just over 80,000 children, according to the website Kids Data. Then came the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020,...
Sunkist students Anaheim Elementary School District

Weekly roundup: Anaheim students receive free eye exams, Laguna Beach grieves beloved principal, and more

Madeline Gray May 27, 2022
Without proper eyewear available, students can struggle to read the whiteboard at the front of the classroom, participate in activities...
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VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2022
“I remember in first grade when I would not write my last name. I would not tell anyone that I...
Brea Olinda Unified Superintendent Brinda Leon

Brea Olinda Unified School District names new superintendent

Madeline Gray May 25, 2022
The Brea Olinda Unified School District has found its next superintendent in deputy Superintendent and Chief Human Resource Officer Brinda Leon. The BOUSD educator will be moving into her new role as district superintendent, pending approval by the Board of...
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County Superintendent Mijares issues statement on Texas school shooting

Staff reports May 24, 2022
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares on Tuesday issued the following statement on the school shooting in Uvalde,...
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Famed artist from Mexico paints mural alongside Westminster High School students

Vicky Nguyen May 24, 2022
It took visual art teacher Daina Anderson four years to get renowned artist Farid Rueda to travel to California and...

OC Supt. Al Mijares to host virtual forum celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2022
A panel of speakers will share personal stories and perspectives on building student agency, strengthening democracy and fortifying the workforce during an upcoming virtual forum hosted by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander...
Support Dogs Mitchell Elementary School

Garden Grove Unified announces new program to bring support dogs to schools

Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2022
Dogs have a way of impacting everyone they touch. Their companionship makes joys sweeter, pain duller and, mostly, they provide...
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