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Orange County Fire Authority Interim Fire Chief T.J. McGovern speaks at a podium during a news conference surrounded by fire, law enforcement and public health officials responding to the Garden Grove chemical leak emergency.

Garden Grove chemical leak: Compromised tank continues heating as evacuations remain in place

Staff reports May 23, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Students participating in the OC GRIP program gather at Angel Stadium before the Los Angeles Angels’ May 19 game against the Oakland Athletics.

Weekly roundup: Sports Illustrated highlights OC GRIP mentorship event at Angel Stadium, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2026
From left, Rebekah Rylant of Don Juan Avila Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District, Rolando Vivar of Fulton Middle School in the Fountain Valley School District and Pam McShea of Dysinger Elementary School in the Centralia Elementary School District were recognized with 2025-26 Outstanding PAL Advisor Awards from the Orange County Department of Education.

OCDE PAL team honors six campuses, three advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 21, 2026
Aissa (left) and a fellow cast member performing in University High School's "Dreamland."

Student from Connections at University High DHH program brings artistic ASL to school musical

Nathaniel Martinez May 20, 2026
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares June 26, 2019
Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize...
a group of children under water in a swimming pool

As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Fermin Leal June 25, 2019
As the temperatures rise and children on summer break look for fun activities, splashing and swimming in pools seems like...
Ury Flores photo

Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Ian Hanigan June 24, 2019
Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations. In fact, through the department’s alternative education (ACCESS) and special education programs, OCDE educators annually provide...
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Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan June 21, 2019
Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high...
Godinez High softball team

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

Fermin Leal June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares recently offered some words of praise for Godinez High School’s girls softball team for...
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New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up: Strategic Priorities and Key Performance Indicators” can be accessed in the publications section of the OCDE website, or by clicking...
high school grads pose in front of angel stadium

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Fermin Leal June 14, 2019
High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District’s five high schools couldn’t celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical...
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

Fermin Leal June 13, 2019
Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this...
World War 2 veteran receives diploma on stage

WWII veteran receives high school diploma 76 years later

Fermin Leal June 12, 2019
Filiberto Lopez Montano missed his high school graduation 76 years ago so he could serve his country during World War II. The Valencia High student was serving in the U.S. Navy, deployed in the South Pacific, while classmates received their...
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New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2019
State education officials have released a new mobile app that allows users to peruse instructional standards for the arts, computer...
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