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Santa Ana High School Coach Arrested, Accused of Inappropriate Conduct with Former Student
A Santa Ana high school coach has been apprehended following allegations of engaging in inappropriate communications with a former student, with intentions that police describe as sexual in nature. Aaron Raya, 28, a coaching staff member at Godinez High School, was taken into custody and holds a bail set at $100,000, as detailed by FOX LA.
Foothill football team captures first place at El Toro tournament with 5-0 record
Foothill football players celebrate after winning Saturday’s tournament. (Photo courtesy Foothill football). Foothill High School’s football team captured first place at the inaugural Air Raid Tournament hosted by El Toro by finishing with a 5-0 record Saturday. Quarterback Gino Marchetti (6-5, 200) led the Knights, according to Coach...
OC boys basketball teams battle in competitive Sunny Hills summer tournament
Fountain Valley captured the championship at the Sunny Hills tournament. (Photo courtesy Sunny Hills basketball). Some talented Orange County high school boys basketball teams competed in the Summer Series Varsity Tournament at Sunny Hills High School last weekend. Fountain Valley, coached by Brendan Holmes, defeated Yorba Linda 66-62 in the...
Mission Viejo Wins Gold at the Battle at the Beach; Charter Oak Takes Silver
(Huntington Beach) – Mission Viejo beat St. John Bosco 26-25 in the Final of the Gold Bracket to win the championship Saturday at the Battle of the Beach 7 on 7 passing tournament at Edison High School in Huntington Beach. St. John Bosco beat Edison 27-21 in the Semi-Finals...
Western State College of Law Welcomes Five Distinguished Faculty and Staff Members
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Westcliff University’s Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., is pleased to announce the addition of three new professors–each bringing unique expertise and qualifications to their roles–as well as two new assistant deans. These hires are poised to further Western’s commitment to advancing legal education excellence and enhancing student support services. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716392498/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
District welcomes new Director of Continuous Improvement, Program Evaluation, Data and Assessment
Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) welcomes Dr. Mina Blazy as the new Director of Continuous Improvement, Program Evaluation, Data and Assessment. With more than 20 years of experience in public education, Dr. Blazy is skilled in using various software programs to make data understandable to support student achievement. Courtesy of...
Duo lofts 5 dingers apiece to share High School HR Derby crown
ARLINGTON, Texas -- On a night full of head-turning moments, the prep stars might have had the most unique one. Jacob Parker hit a buzzer-beater to tie Josiah Hartshorn with five homers apiece in the 2024 All-Star High School Home Run Derby Final, which took place between rounds of MLB’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday at Globe Life Field.
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