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'All I really wanted to do was help people'

By Britney Barnes — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:17:00 PDT

Vanguard University student, who overcame childhood struggles with dyslexia, receives her school's Heart of the Teacher award.

Victoria Fry is turning her school struggles into inspiration for the next generation of students who feel they are failures too.

Debate continues for Costa Mesa outsourcing efforts

By Lauren Williams — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:01:00 PDT

Orange County Young Republicans attend Tuesday's City Council meeting wearing black T-shirts that allude to fiscal responsibility.

Community members addressed the Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday expressing both concern and support for city's outsourcing plan.

Smith: Talking the issues with candidate Bob Rush

By Steve Smith — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:27:00 PDT

Friday's mail brought the first campaign literature from the three 74th Assembly District candidates.

Tourism conference: O.C. cities should work together

By Sarah Peters — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:00 PDT

Representatives from Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach discuss developing 'The OC' as a brand, destination spot.

Sibling rivalries are expected, and to a degree, beneficial, but when it comes to tourism in Orange County cities, the message Wednesday was all about working together.

SOY gearing up for Fiesta

By Britney Barnes — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:10:57 PDT

Annual fundraiser is largest for nonprofit serving Costa Mesa Westside youth.

Save Our Youth is ready to celebrate another year of helping students succeed with all the trappings of a good party: margaritas, delicious food and an inspiring story.

Fitzpatrick resigns from Planning Commission

By Joseph Serna — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:14:58 PDT

He hopes the move will end Costa Mesa Sanitary District directors' lawsuit against him for holding a position on both boards.

Costa Mesa Planning Commissioner Jim Fitzpatrick resigned from his post Tuesday to keep his seat on the city's Sanitary District board, according to a letter sent to Mayor Eric Bever.

OCC professor honored

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:16:00 PDT

An Orange Coast College art instructor is being honored Wednesday by students for her humanitarian work.

Report: Newport-Mesa Unified schools rank nationally

By Britney Barnes — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:16:34 PDT

Area high schools are tops in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, but district officials say they won't rest on laurels.

Newport-Mesa Unified's four comprehensive high schools ranked in the top 5% of schools in the country, according to a national journal.

19th Street Bridge back on the radar

By Joseph Serna — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:15:51 PDT

The issue is expected to be back within six months after a traffic study that involves the county, state and three affected cities.

The proposed bridge once thought to be off the table that would link Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach is back.

Girls Inc. announces scholarship winners

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:20:00 PDT

Girls Inc. of Orange County held its Scholars and Awards Reception at the Costa Mesa Community Center last week.