Teaching through art

Costa Mesa man who runs a nonprofit has painted nearly 800 murals on school campuses over the last 18 years.

CSI: Costa Mesa is on the case

Middle school teacher Roy Center does annual project for his class that involves witnesses, suspects and crime scene.

Young hikers discover Irvine Ranch

Conservancy has its first Sounds of the Season hike, a new free program for children ages 3 to 6.

Helping kids find their voice [Corrected]

Trojans, Bruins come together to teach, entertain Orange County youth a cappella group.

CSULB hosting meeting on proposed transfer changes

University is responding to increased interest caused by cuts coming from Sacramento.

Comic books inspire annual dance recital

Corona del Mar High's Orchesis dance team previews its themed dance show at Fashion Island.

Running clubs hope to start good habits early

Newport-Mesa Unified school organizers see the program as good exercise, good for instilling discipline and goal-setting.

Interim schools chief finds housing

Bringing Rob Barbot back to Newport-Mesa Unified will save the district $120,000 when compared with paying former Supt. Jeffrey Hubbard and hiring an independent search consultant, school official says.

School board to vote on interim superintendent contract

Rob Barbot, a former Newport-Mesa Unified schools chief, may receive an estimated $22,100 each month.

Kids paint reminder to conserve

A new mural at College Park Elementary delivers two messages to encourage saving water.

Davis Magnet School delivers green message

Costa Mesa campus hosts its first Eco-Education Night with guest speakers and a new interactive ecology center.

Rock Harbor funds Killybrooke science camp

A $4,200 donation helps send the school's sixth-graders to Arrowhead Ranch in March.

Apodaca: Authorities must listen to and protect our children

City Life: Hubbard could be re-hired

Survey: Majority supports college district bond

The bond, which could be between $500 and $700 million, would support three campuses, including Costa Mesa's Orange Coast College.