Education

OCC art professor wins humanitarian award

Irini Rickerson recognized May 16 by the campus' Extended Opportunities, Programs and Services. 'She's been so generous in giving,' says one student.

Costa Mesa school gets gold medal for fun

Students at Adams Elementary try out new fruits and vegetables after giving their all to some 'Olympic' events.

Her body crushed, but not her spirit

After being hit by a drunken driver, mother of two reinvents herself with the help of an Orange Coast College program.

Cuts stop before touching faculty at CCCD

Coast Community College District leaders close budget gap without layoffs or furloughs for teachers.

Nature Center hosts summer camp open house

OCC hosting nature film fest

CdM ranks high in Washington Post survey

Based on college-preparedness rankings, Costa Mesa's Estancia beats out H.B.'s Edison.

Spirit Run nets more than $50K for Newport-Mesa Unified schools

College district trustees back governor's tax increase

If Brown's ballot proposal fails, the Orange Coast, Coastline and Golden West colleges could face a nearly $14-million deficit in 2013-14, official says.

Fresh & Easy donates to Newport-Mesa schools

Corona del Mar can't repeat as CIF champion

Sea Kings' boys' volleyball team is able to win the first game, but top-ranked Oak Park is too much as it captures Division 2 title in four games.

Record funds raised for SOY's Fiesta fundraiser

Save Our Youth, the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit that's been helping underprivileged youth for 19 years, raises $42,000 at Thursday's event.

Irvine students prepare for service learning trip

Students from Irvine's Tarbut V'Torah school will travel to Minnesota to plant community garden, paint a mural and build a wigwam.

Apodaca: Corporations have no place in public education

NMUSD needs Measure F oversight committee members

Students shine at Les Miller event

Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast to celebrate the best Costa Mesa students. This year was the first for Costa Mesa United awards.

Les Miller Outstanding Student Awards

SOY gearing up for Fiesta

Annual fundraiser is the largest for the nonprofit serving youth in Costa Mesa's Westside.

Construction continues for Coastline's Newport campus

The $48-million, 3.4-acre facility on Monrovia Avenue will accommodate more students and potentially attract more traditional, full-time students, president says.