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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

An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

County superintendent issues statement on elementary school waiver approval process

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Friday in response to the elementary school waiver process and...

Weekly roundup: Local thrift shop provides scholarships to high school seniors, elementary school waiver guidance, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020

As a way to give back to the community and give a much needed boost to the class of 2020,...

State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need

Nichole Pichardo August 5, 2020

The state superintendent of public instruction on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Apple and T-Mobile to provide internet-enabled iPads at a discounted price to districts across California. According to a press release from the CDE, “Apple and T-Mobile will...

Students in front of Pacific Coast High School

5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020

Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...

California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2020

When should distance learning be offered? What defines in-person instruction? And what’s the difference between daily live interaction and daily...

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers offer ‘Teenage Therapy,’ Newport repeals block-learning, and more

Nichole Pichardo July 31, 2020

Five high school students from Loara High School in Anaheim have virtually teamed up to host a podcast that has become a go-to resource for many teens who are struggling with topics ranging from mental health to school and family....

County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Ed’s decision to sue governor

Ian Hanigan July 29, 2020

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the OC Board of Education’s July...

OC students to virtually participate in Bank of America leadership training and service program

Ian Hanigan July 28, 2020

Bank of America has tapped four local high schoolers to participate in a selective summer internship program that offers leadership...

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors offers virtual summer camp

Nichole Pichardo July 27, 2020

While many summer camps have been canceled, Inside the Outdoors — OCDE’s unique, hands-on environmental education program — is offering a free, virtual summer camp for children ages six to 12 years old. Through the virtual summer camp, young learners...

Weekly roundup: Volunteer tutors in OC go virtual, closing the digital divide, and more

Ian Hanigan July 24, 2020

Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) is a group that was established in 2011, comprising mostly high school volunteers who...