Thirty-eight Orange County elementary schools made this year’s California Distinguished Schools Program, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Jan. 6. “California Distinguished Schools represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also highly successful, data-driven school efforts ranging from professional development for educators to mental health and social-emotional wellness strategies…
38 Orange County Schools Recognized as ‘Distinguished Schools’
January 10, 2023
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Orange County Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Large Dogs
January 10, 2023
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OC Animal Care, one of Orange County’s largest municipal animal shelters, is continuing to waive this month’s adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over to incentivize adoptions. Since the shelter started such a promotion in December, adoptions for large dogs have doubled compared to the same time last year. According to the shelter, 92…
Tustin High Water Polo Coach Dies at Age 28
January 5, 2023
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Tustin High School and the North Irvine Water Polo Club are mourning the loss of their coach, Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez, after he died Jan. 2. Gonzalez was, 28. “Our … hearts have been crushed today by the sudden passing of beloved Coach Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez,” an official with the school’s water polo team wrote on…
Family-Friendly Activities in Orange County This Weekend
January 5, 2023
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Family Tour of Sherman Gardens Bring the family for a day of discovery into the garden’s vast array of unique plants, interesting exhibits, and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto, and Tropical Conservatory among many others, all with an expert docent tour guide, free with any ticket purchased for garden admission. 2647 East Coast…
Whale Watching Enthusiasts in Dana Point Treated to Baby Calf Birth
January 5, 2023
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Just a day after the new year, whale watching enthusiasts were in awe after a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a gray whale giving birth off the coast of Dana Point. The Jan. 2 sighting started as a typical whale watching ride. However, as passengers sighted a whale, they spotted blood in the water surrounding it. Many…
Hundreds Soak in the New Year at the Annual Surf City Splash
January 4, 2023
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The 23rd Annual Surf City Splash—where hundreds of costume-clad people race into the ocean for a dip to mark the transition to the new year—returned to Huntington Beach Jan. 1 after a three-year hiatus. After strong winds canceled the event in 2019, it was again canceled due to COVID restrictions in 2020, and again in…
Socialist ‘Equity’ Invades Orange County Schools in California
January 3, 2023
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Commentary Even in Orange County, California, parental control continues to slip away, replaced by dictates from unelected local, state, and even federal bureaucrats. That’s going to be a big topic at the Jan. 4 meeting of the Orange County Board of Education, which still has a board majority representing the interests of parents. At issue…
Socialist ‘Equity’ Enters Orange County Schools in California
January 3, 2023
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Commentary Even in Orange County, California, parental control continues to slip away, replaced by dictates from unelected local, state, and even federal bureaucrats. That’s going to be a big topic at the Jan. 4 meeting of the Orange County Board of Education, which still has a board majority representing the interests of parents. At issue…
Costa Mesa Resident Wins the 2022 Congressional App Challenge
January 3, 2023
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Costa Mesa resident Joyce De Quiros, a junior at Newport Harbor High School, has won the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in the 48th District—an annual nationwide competition meant to encourage high school and middle school students’ interests in computer science and coding. “[Joyce’s] app is a reflection of the exceptional talent of Southern California students,…
Disneyland Set to Kick Off 100th Anniversary Next Month
December 31, 2022
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Featuring new holographic displays throughout the park, a newly decorated Sleeping Beauty castle, limited edition souvenirs and treats, and more, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has unveiled plans for its 100th anniversary set to begin Jan. 27. Adding to the festivities will be the park’s new, platinum-themed overlay which it says is meant to signify Disney…
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