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
Legacy Crown to Celebrate Women’s Water Polo
News Summary USA Water Polo has announced the Legacy Crown event to honor the 25th anniversary of women’s water polo in the Olympics. This inaugural celebration will feature top collegiate...
Golden West College Dominates Orange Coast College 69-6
News Summary On October 18, 2025, Golden West College (GWC) achieved a dominant 69-6 victory over Orange Coast College (OCC) at LeBard Stadium. GWC’s balanced offensive strategy shone throughout the...
AWS Outage Disrupts Educational Access for Students
News Summary A significant outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) has disrupted access to the Canvas application, leaving college students nationwide struggling to complete assignments. The outage began on October...
MBA Enrollment Trends Shift in Orange County
News Summary Orange County’s MBA programs are adapting to increasing student demand for flexibility. Enrollment trends show a rise in online and full-time options, while part-time enrollments decline. Schools like...
Executives Transition to Academia, Enhancing Business Education
News Summary A group of experienced executives has shifted from corporate roles to teaching at Chapman University and UC Irvine, aiming to enrich the educational experience for future business leaders....
Thrift Shopping Gains Popularity Among Costa Mesa College Students
News Summary Costa Mesa college students are increasingly turning to thrift stores for affordable and sustainable shopping. Recent events at Orange Coast College, such as a collaboration with Goodwill and...
OCC Men’s Water Polo Team Shines at Orange Coast Tournament
News Summary The Orange Coast College men’s water polo team displayed impressive skills at the Orange Coast Tournament on October 10, 2025. After facing a tough loss against Golden West...
Orange Coast College Planetarium Presents ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Laser Show
News Summary On September 24, 2025, Orange Coast College hosted a captivating laser show featuring Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. The event showcased brilliant visuals synchronized with the...
Residents Upset Over New Security Policy at The Harbour
News Summary Residents at Orange Coast College’s on-campus housing, The Harbour, are expressing dissatisfaction with a new security policy requiring all entries through the main lobby after 7 p.m. While...