Scholarship Prep Santa Ana named a 2020 California Distinguished School
SANTA ANA, CA – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education named Scholarship Prep Santa Ana a 2020 California Distinguished School for its commitment…
Santa Ana College’s Tessmann Planetarium presents the Star of Bethlehem
Join Tessmann Planetarium at Santa Ana College for The Star of Bethlehem, a historical and scientific detective story. Now in its 46th year, this inspiring planetarium show explores the tale…
Two young people arrested after posting threatening online messages about a Costa Mesa school shooting
COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Dec. 2, 2019, at about 11:10 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) was made aware of a social media post involving a possible threat…
The SAUSD has hired Jerry Almendarez as their new Superintendent
Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education tonight appointed Jerry Almendarez as Superintendent, bringing a three-month nationwide search for a new leader of the 47,000-student District to a close.…
The SAUSD responds to last night’s racist signs at the Segerstrom football game
As we reported last night on our Facebook page, at 11:45 p.m., yet another episode of racism occurred at an SAUSD football game, which featured teams from Segerstrom High School…
The SAPD has determined that a 10-year-old who committed suicide was not criminally bullied
Allison Ruth Wendel In the wake of the tragic suicide of a Santa Ana 10-year-old girl, which occurred on October 13, 2019, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) has worked…
SAUSD Walk to School Celebration Event set for Oct. 2 at Lincoln Elementary
The SAUSD is celebrating Walk to School Day on Oct. 2, 2019, with a group walk to Lincoln Elementary School, located at 425 S. Sullivan St. The meet-up time will…
The SAUSD’s annual Family & Community Engagement Conference is set for this Saturday
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is holding the annual FACE (Family & Community Engagement) Conference from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Santa…
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No the teacher’s union has not endorsed Carolyn Torres for the SAUSD School Board
You would think that SAUSD School Board candidate Carolyn Torres had the endorsement of our local teacher's union, the SAEA, given the ads her campaign is running on Facebook. But…
Santa Ana College Alumna to receive the 2019 California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Santa Ana College (SAC) alumna Nora Mendez has been selected to receive the prestigious 2019 California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award. Mendez was selected from a…
The SAUSD is seeking public input on their Superintendent search
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education is seeking feedback from staff, parents, community members, and students, on the desired characteristics and skills that are critical for…
The SAUSD will pay two consultants to serve as Co-Superintendents
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education has selected two Co-Interim Superintendents to lead the District while the search for a permanent Superintendent is carried out over…
The 3rd Annual O.C. Back to School Fair is coming up on August 10 in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In preparation for the school year, the Orange County Parent Union has gathered local school districts, public charter schools, and business partners for its Third Annual…