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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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No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
Staff members from OCDE’s alternative education program recently handed out free pumpkins, ice cream and bags of candy to families...
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified lands a new superintendent

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has announced its next superintendent. Dr. Jim Elsasser, who’s been superintendent of the Claremont...
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Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2020
The OC Health Care Agency is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social media content as part of its Mask Message Contest. The contest, which launched in October, is billed as an independent...
Al Mijares and Victor Rios

OCDE’s alternative ed division focuses on empowering students, families during day of professional development

Ian Hanigan October 23, 2020
More than 350 educators and administrators from OCDE’s alternative education program, otherwise known as ACCESS, took part Friday in a...
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Weekly roundup: Student filmmakers honored for promoting social justice, revised school reopening timelines, and more

Nichole Pichardo October 23, 2020
Two local students from Orange County recently received top honors in the Directing Change Program and Film Contest. As part...
ACCESS staff with backpacks

Drive-through school supply giveaway serves local families and students in need 

Nichole Pichardo October 23, 2020
OCDE staff, along with local community members, gathered Wednesday to keep a back-to-school tradition alive. While COVID-19 may have altered traditional plans, the annual Back-to-School supply event hosted by OCDE’s Alternative Education program — known as ACCESS — was modified...
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Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

Ian Hanigan October 21, 2020
The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful vibes and wrongful...
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OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention

Nichole Pichardo October 21, 2020
In light of National Bullying Prevention month, OCDE today joins millions of people from across the country to celebrate Unity...
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OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

Ian Hanigan October 20, 2020
As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of qualified nurses who will be on-call outside of regular business hours to assist schools with isolation and quarantine protocols, disinfection...
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5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

Nichole Pichardo October 19, 2020
An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators who...
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