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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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California Department of Public Health issues new COVID-19 guidance for schools

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2021
State health officials on Thursday announced updated guidance for K-12 schools, outlining requirements for campuses that have already reopened along...
he budget looks relatively healthy in the budget year although the Administration projects a structural deficit beginning in 2022-23.

Here are a few takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his preliminary spending plan for 2021-22 on Friday, laying out a $227.2 billion blueprint that would...
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Weekly roundup: Celebrating Ivy League acceptance, temporary returns to distance learning and more

Nichole Pichardo January 8, 2021
Applying to college this year as the pandemic continues has thrust a new set of challenges on high school students. But amid the disruption, we’re celebrating another Orange County high schooler who recently received news that he was accepted to...
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Bank of America seeks community-minded high school students for exclusive summer leadership program

Nichole Pichardo January 5, 2021
Do you know a talented high school junior or senior who has a passion for improving their community? For over...
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In the news: Santa Ana High School senior accepted to Harvard University

Nichole Pichardo January 4, 2021
From print to television news, local media outlets are buzzing about a viral video of a Santa Ana High School...
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COVID-19 updates from 2020

Staff reports December 31, 2020
Below is our running COVID-19 digest for 2020, with older stories posted at the bottom of the page. For the latest COVID-19 news impacting schools, visit newsroom.ocde.us/coronavirus-update. Updated at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2020 New COVID-19 relief bill provides...
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Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction

Nichole Pichardo December 30, 2020
Citing evidence that younger learners pose a lower risk of transmitting COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new...
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Rethinking what it means to connect: 10 Orange County teachers share their 2020 perspectives

Ian Hanigan December 30, 2020
How do we begin to describe 2020? And how will we look back on it? Over the last 12 months,...
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Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020

Nichole Pichardo December 29, 2020
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other. And now, looking back, we can see that the lessons we’ve learned — about health, resilience and flexibility — are lessons that will stick with us for...
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Mijares: A year of distress and disruption also highlighted our resilience

Al Mijares December 28, 2020
It is impossible to overstate the challenges our schools were presented with this year, from having to immediately pivot to...
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