Staff report After being forced to close after-school food programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County kicked off its 2022…
Reader Christina Carson sent in this photo from the Spring Eggstravaganza recently held at Los Rios Park. From left: Finnley Deeny, McKenzie Sebourn, the Easter…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Featured photo: Andrea Clemett Local kids will get a chance to learn about the outdoors, make art, and explore…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Opposition to mask and vaccine requirements for students, allegations of critical race theory being taught in K-12 schools, and…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Under a California bill recently proposed by State Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), the COVID-19 vaccine would be added to the list…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux In a largely symbolic gesture underscoring opposition from some in South Orange County toward state educational health policy, the…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux When Laura Tatum—the RanchLife Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator for Rancho Mission Viejo—visited one of the community’s farms in…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux School campuses are full of life again as kids and educators return to classrooms in-person for a full five-day-a-week…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux As anxiety mounts and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Dr. Kayla Ramsey spoke with families about the best ways…
Staff report Sustainability supporter Ryan Hickman is one of 20 finalists for a new award that recognizes kids bettering their community. Hickman, an 11-year-old resident…
By Collin Breaux | Email: cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com | Twitter: @collin_breaux For the first time since March, Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) students are back on campuses…
By Collin Breaux: | Email: cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com | Twitter: @collin_breaux Kids are learning about caterpillars, staying active and enjoying the outdoors at Community Seedlings Preschool in…
By Collin Breaux | Email: cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com | Twitter: @collin_breaux Rising junior students at JSerra Catholic High School are educating other youngsters on the harmful effects…