Course lays foundation for aspiring politicians

Jerry Wheeler dreams that some day, one of his students will go on to become president of the United States.

Ocean View school bond still in the works

A bond measure to update the aging Ocean View School District facilities would cost residents $30 per $100,000 on assessed property value.

School district sues H.B. over project

The Ocean View School District has sued the city of Huntington Beach over a proposed mixed-use project that it claims would cause...

Drumming for a cause

When Linda Vander Mey saw the Marina High School drumline students performing in the parking lot of Vons on Saturday morning, she knew...

School District slashes electric bill

The Huntington Beach City School District has slashed its electric bills in half and expects to save more than $15 million over the next...

District to dedicate new campus

A dedication ceremony is scheduled Friday for the new Coast High School and Huntington Beach Adult School building.

Calculus adds up for high achievers

As part of their Advanced Placement calculus assignments, Marina High School seniors Aaron Drake, 17, and Griffin Mori-Tornheim, 17, had...

City attorney to Austria? Not so fast

Some thought Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath was taking a 21-month vacation to Austria after she posted the news on her...

'Glee' helps fill a need

Hannah Silver was in her music class at Marine View Middle School this month when an email arrived.

Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011: Remembering famed author's visit to O.C.

Editor's note: Michael Miller wrote this article on author and columnist Christopher Hitchens when he visited Newport...

Fountain Valley school board votes to close Moiola

The Fountain Valley School District board voted unanimously Thursday night to close Fred Moiola K-8 School, despite protests of parents...

Former teacher may face extra year in prison

A former middle school teacher charged with having sexual relations with a 17-year-old boy may face an additional year in prison after being...

Board to vote on closing school

The Fountain Valley School District board plans to vote Thursday on whether to close Fred Moiola K-8 School.

Putting American youth on the international voice

Mallory Hytrek said America's youth must be heard on the international stage.

Marina's Hollander makes a State-ment

Marina High School student-athlete Laura Hollander knew she wanted to be a runner in fourth grade. But she didn't know why.

Grant helps bring in the team colors

If all goes well in Gary Arneson's class this year, soccer goalies won't be blocking kicks from their own teammates, basketballs won't be...

City Lights: Thankful for our free society

I guess it's fitting that this column will run in print on Thanksgiving Day. Every year at this time, we're supposed to reflect on what we'...

Library to screen anti-bullying film

Councilman Joe Shaw is hoping to make a difference in the lives of those who get bullied at school because of their sexual orientation.