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Ocean View School District Board President Gina Clayton-Tarvin said that with the district’s declining enrollment, it makes sense to explore other uses for properties. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Ocean View School District plans workforce housing at vacant former school sites

The district is contracting the construction of housing at two former school sites, Pleasant View and Sun View, both in Huntington Beach.

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Vikings seniors from the Huntington Beach campus celebrated together for the last time as a single cohort during a graduation ceremony Thursday at Westminster High's Boswell Field. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Marina High School's Class of 2026 looks back on shared memories, ahead to bright futures

Vikings seniors from the Huntington Beach campus celebrated together for the last time as a single cohort during a graduation ceremony Thursday at Westminster High's Boswell Field.

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Laguna Beach holds graduation in Irvine Bowl for first time since 2019

The Laguna Beach Unified School District conducted its high school graduation and middle school promotion ceremonies at the Irvine Bowl on Thursday.

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The Chargers honored the collective and individual achievements of the Class of 2026 during a high-spirited ceremony Thursday at Cap Sheue Field. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Edison grads celebrate end of high school careers with lively rendition of 'Freebird'

The Chargers honored the collective and individual achievements of the Class of 2026 during a high-spirited ceremony Thursday at Cap Sheue Field.

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Huntington Beach High celebrates Class of 2026

The Oilers graduated 659 seniors Wednesday at their commencement ceremony on campus at Cap Sheue Field.

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Fountain Valley graduates encouraged to find their ‘cheerleaders’

Fountain Valley High celebrated the graduation of 769 seniors in its commencement ceremony on Wednesday at LeBard Stadium.

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Valley Vista graduates set to go on to next chapter

Valley Vista High, the continuation school of the Huntington Beach Union High School District, saw approximately 110 seniors walk in its commencement ceremony on Thursday afternoon.

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From traffic signal phasing to high-flying drones, Laguna Beach public safety leaders are turning to technology to beef up the city's response to local emergencies, including wildfires. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Laguna Beach bets on tech to aid in times of fire, disaster

From traffic signal phasing to high-flying drones, Laguna Beach public safety leaders are turning to technology to beef up the city's response to local emergencies, including wildfires.

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Ocean View High held its commencement ceremony Wednesday on campus, with educators reminding the Class of 2026, "You can't spell 'love' without 'OV.'" latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Ocean View High sends off its graduating Seahawks

Ocean View High held its commencement ceremony Wednesday on campus, with educators reminding the Class of 2026, "You can't spell 'love' without 'OV.'"

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The evidence is hidden in plain sight in the great writing we enjoy every day. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

A Word, Please: Less can be more when it comes to adverbs

Adverbs can sometimes result in the opposite of emphasis. It's best to see if the sentence works without them.

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Operating out of a facility at 6621 Westminster Blvd. in the city of Westminster, WAGS provides shelter services in that city as well as Stanton and Seal Beach. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Costa Mesa names nonprofit WAGS as temporary animal shelter, vet care provider

The new arrangement will allow for the continuation of animal adoptions, sheltering and pet reclaims while the city prepares a request for proposals to seek a permanent provider.

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City of Hope Orange County and Pacific Symphony are honoring local cancer survivors at the “Music of Hope” interactive public art installation at the mall, now through June 18. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Cancer survivors honored through music at South Coast Plaza art installation

The installation, which runs through June 18, is a partnership between City of Hope, Pacific Symphony and South Coast Plaza.

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The crash was reported about 8:55 p.m. Wednesday at Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Police seek hit-and-run driver in fatal pedestrian crash in Irvine

The collision that took place Wednesday night led to the death of 63-year-old Steven Craig Cox of Las Vegas, who was on foot in the area of Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive when he was struck...

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Authorities discovered the body about 250 to 300 yards off the coast of Christmas Cove. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

'Heartbreaking': Body of 5-year-old lost at sea off South Laguna recovered

Laguna Beach marine safety and additional responding agencies conducted an ocean search and rescue effort for more than 24 hours for a girl that went missing near Treasure Island Beach on Tuesday...

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Mailbag: A city council's inconsistent moral values

A reader questions a local city council's decision to grant a permit to a bikini bar near an elementary school while also censoring public libraries.

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Orange County Coastkeeper’s new SCUBA scholarship program offers up to $1,000 to as many as eight divers at a variety of experience levels. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

O.C. Coastkeeper announces new SCUBA scholarships for aspiring ocean scientists

Residents of Orange County or Long Beach who are over 18 and have a passion to protect marine ecosystems are ideal candidates for the scholarships, according to a spokesperson for Orange County...

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Andrew Do pleaded guilty to steering more than $10 million in federal pandemic relief funds for personal gain through a nonprofit connected to his daughter, Rhiannon Do. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

$3.7 million recovered from Andrew Do scheme may support his ex-constituents

Orange County supervisors signaled support for allocating $3.7 million recovered from ex-supervisor Do's criminal scheme back to his constituents. A formal vote is slated later this month.

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Agents swarmed the residence of Mahender Makhijani during an early morning raid tied to a probe being conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

Federal agents arrest Corona del Mar businessman accused in $100M bank fraud case

Agents swarmed the residence of Mahender Makhijani, 44, in an early morning raid Wednesday. The arrest comes weeks after the local man was ordered to pay a Laguna Beach property owner $1.34 billion...

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latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo… The Laguna Beach aquatics program said goodbye to the pool with a party and fundraiser on June 4.

Laguna Beach aquatics community says goodbye to old community pool

Construction has begun on a new aquatics complex, slated to take a year to complete.

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Open to both resort guests and the local community, the country music-leaning outdoor series features a lineup of live performances, chef curated snacks and cocktails. latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo…

VEA Newport Beach amps up for summer concert series

VEA Newport Beach's summer concert series includes a lineup of live performances, chef curated offerings, signature cocktails and more.

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