Education
Newport-Mesa Unified School District is a school district in Orange County, California, United States, that mainly serves the cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. The district was founded on July 1, 1966. Institutions of higher learning located in Costa Mesa include Orange Coast College, Vanguard University (affiliated with the Assemblies of God), Whittier Law School (a satellite of Whittier College) and National University (a private university based in La Jolla, California).
Public Schools
Adams Elementary School
Costa Mesa High School
College Park Elementary School
Page Academy
Estancia High School
Victoria Elementary School
Lindbergh School
Kaiser Elementary School
Sonora Elementary School
TeWinkle Middle School
California Elementary School
Victoria Elementary School
Colleges/Universities
University of Redlands South Coast
National University
Sofia University
Coast Community College District
Vanguard University
Wall Street University Inc
Centaur University
Public Library
Costa Mesa/Donald Dungan Library
Mesa Verde Branch Library
Orange Coast College Library
Mesa Verde Branch Library
The Little Free Library & More
EDUCATION NEWS
Parental Rights Movement Reshapes Education Policies Across America
News Summary A national movement advocating for parental rights in education is gaining momentum, driven by concerns over school policies regarding gender identity and parental involvement. Recent events, including legislative...
Orange Coast College Softball Team Secures Narrow Victory
News Summary On May 9, 2025, the Orange Coast College (OCC) softball team defeated Fullerton College 3-2, with standout performances from sophomore McKenzie Koshi. Koshi began the scoring with an...
Rob Poetsch Joins Project Hope Alliance Board to Combat Child Homelessness
News Summary Rob Poetsch, founder of Rob Poetsch & Associates, has joined the board of Project Hope Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to ending child homelessness. The organization is transitioning its...
Soccer6 League Celebrates 15 Years of Community Soccer
News Summary The Soccer6 league, a community soccer organization, marks its 15th anniversary, bringing together over 15,000 players since its inception. Founded by Mac and Idalia Thompson, Soccer6 promotes fun...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central OC Expands Reach Through Merger
News Summary The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast has merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, expanding its services to over 12,000 children and...
Orange County Cities Prepare for Safe Fireworks Celebrations
News Summary As July 4 approaches, twelve cities in Orange County are preparing for safe and sane fireworks sales. This year, the city of Orange joins others in allowing inspected...
Huntington Beach Teen Overcomes Adversity to Pursue Welding Career
News Summary Cameron Rauch, a 17-year-old from Huntington Beach, is determined to succeed in welding despite personal challenges, including family instability and the pandemic’s impact on his education. With government...
Dr. Marie Wingyee Lau Explores Quasars at OCC Planetarium
News Summary On April 25, 2025, Dr. Marie Wingyee Lau delivered an engaging lecture on Quasars at the Orange Coast College Planetarium. As part of the Skylark Speaker Series, she...
Free Masterclass with Grammy-Nominated Engineer in Costa Mesa
News Summary Orange Coast College is hosting a free masterclass titled ‘Finding Your Frequency’ led by Grammy-nominated engineer Simone Torres on March 19. This event offers valuable insights into vocal...
