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
UCI Students Collaborate on World War I Biplane Replica
News Summary A team of over 75 engineering students at the University of California, Irvine, is building a full-scale replica of the Curtiss JN-4 ‘Jenny’ biplane. This project, in partnership...
Carly Pearce Returns to Taylor Mill, Kentucky
News Summary Carly Pearce, the renowned country music artist, recently visited her hometown of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, where she performed at her former elementary school. During this nostalgic trip, she...
Tragic Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Soccer Player in Costa Mesa
News Summary Allison Castillo, a promising young soccer player from Costa Mesa, was fatally stabbed in a random attack. The assault, carried out by a man with a criminal history,...
Tragic Death of Teenage Soccer Player in Costa Mesa
News Summary A tragic stabbing incident in Costa Mesa has resulted in the death of Allison Castillo, a 15-year-old student and aspiring soccer player. Despite emergency medical efforts, she succumbed...
Back-to-School Expo Supports Costa Mesa Students and Families
News Summary The Newport-Mesa Unified School District hosted a back-to-school expo in Costa Mesa, attracting around 2,000 attendees. The event provided essential resources such as haircuts, hygiene kits, backpacks, and...
Orange Coast College Planetarium Grand Reopening
News Summary The Orange Coast College Planetarium in Costa Mesa will reopen on March 1 after significant upgrades to its projection system. The event will feature free hourly screenings of...
Starbucks’ New Office Sparks Employee Discontent
News Summary Starbucks has unveiled a luxurious satellite office in Newport Beach for CEO Brian Niccol, leading to backlash from employees amid a return-to-office mandate. The lavish office includes high-end...
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...