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Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026

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

OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026

Nathan goodly with Grand Wizzard Theodore

Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026

Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026

Anaheim Elementary School District partners with Yamaha to turn instruments into works of art

Ian Hanigan March 8, 2021

Musical instruments that can’t be sold are getting new life as vibrant pieces of visual art thanks to students, families,...

Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan March 5, 2021

La Vista High School in Fullerton was among 27 California campuses recognized this week as Model Continuation High Schools for...

Orange County students celebrate National Read Across America Day

Nichole Pichardo March 2, 2021

March marks National Reading Month, and school districts from across the county are raising awareness about the importance, value and fun of reading by celebrating Read Across America Day. Created by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998, and celebrated...

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD teacher creates unique reading experience; vaccines for educators; and more

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021

An elementary teacher in the Tustin Unified School District has turned a simple walk around campus into a fun, interactive...

Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021

“I don’t want you to be colorblind. I want you to see my color.” Those were the personal words Robert...

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2021

[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Monday, March 1, 2021.] Based on the latest state guidance, Orange County health officials have announced that nearly a third of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be allocated for...

Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...

Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 19, 2021

The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports,...

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021

Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School earned top honors and an automatic bid to the California Academic Decathlon after finishing first in the 10-event competition, which...

OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors

Nichole Pichardo February 16, 2021

Months after the devastating Bond Fire claimed the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, kindness continues to pour in...