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Ex-school official sentenced to 70 months in federal prison
A federal prison sentence of nearly six years was handed down to the former top financial officer of the Magnolia School District on Thursday in Santa Ana. U.S. District Judge Fred A. Slaughter sentenced Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, of Yorba Linda to 70 months and to pay $16,694,842 in restitution to the MSD, a K-6 school system that serves West Anaheim and parts of Stanton.
School Districts Place Bond Measures on the November Ballot
Last month, in a post on Instagram with the hashtag #WednesdayWisdom, the Brea Olinda Unified School District shared a picture showing the facade of Brea Junior High. The caption said the campus is more than 100 years old. “Several of our facilities were built so long ago that they don't...
High school football: Dakorien Moore, Chris Henry Jr. headline top 10 wide receivers heading into 2024 season
Next up are the wide receivers. Dakorien Moore of Duncanville (Texas) and Chris Henry Jr. of Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) headline the wideouts selected. Moore led the Panthers to their second consecutive Class 6A Division 1 state title and Henry made the move to California from Withrow (Cincinnati) after hauling in 71 receptions for 1,127 yards and 10 touchdowns.
CSUF’s Scott-Jewett Fund to Provide $1 Million for Social Justice Programs
The Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation will fund eight student-centered projects at CSUF during 2024-25. Cal State Fullerton’s Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation this year will back programs supporting a career development network for Black communications students; a performing arts student group that explores Latinx identities; and a leadership program for underrepresented women in business.
Former Fairmont Prep basketball player Myles Che transfers to UC Irvine
Former Fairmont Prep basketball standout Myles Che has transferred to UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team, according to university officials. Che played for Joedy Gardner at Fairmont Prep before beginning his college career. Che played one season at University of Chattanooga, averaging 7.5 points while making a team best...
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