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On April 21, it was announced that the South Orange County Community College District has chosen Dr. Lonita Cordova as t...
05/18/2026

On April 21, it was announced that the South Orange County Community College District has chosen Dr. Lonita Cordova as the new president of Saddleback College.

She will assume the presidency on July 1 this summer.

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What is it about a thriller book that is so irresistible? Could it be that it keeps your heart rate up or perhaps that i...
05/18/2026

What is it about a thriller book that is so irresistible? Could it be that it keeps your heart rate up or perhaps that it keeps you on your toes second-guessing the next move?

Thriller novels bring us into a world where the truth is hidden from the naked eye, trust is frail and characters are pushed to their limits.

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Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to see the stars? Light pollution is the cause of this.Light pollution is the br...
04/20/2026

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to see the stars? Light pollution is the cause of this.

Light pollution is the brightening of the night sky from sources like street lights and buildings, which has a disruptive, negative effect on ecosystems and inhibits the observation of the sky and stars. This is especially common suburban areas.

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Hosted biannually by horticultural faculty and students, Saddleback College sells plants out of the greenhouse in regard...
04/17/2026

Hosted biannually by horticultural faculty and students, Saddleback College sells plants out of the greenhouse in regards to their relative season.

The sale provides plants that thrive in the spring weather including herbs, succulents and native plants. Orange County’s expected heat waves in the spring and summer time require plants that can withstand such warm temperatures.

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Toy culture has taken over the Gen Z social space, bringing “it’s not a phase, mom!” to a different meaning. These toys ...
04/13/2026

Toy culture has taken over the Gen Z social space, bringing “it’s not a phase, mom!” to a different meaning. These toys known as “trinkets” serve as a visual diary for an individual’s interests allowing us to peek into someone’s inner world beyond physical appearances.

With the rising cost of living and attaining lifetime milestones like owning a house seemingly out of reach, Gen Z is turning back time with their pocket money, choosing to spend it on the small joys that keep their psyches afloat.

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Ocho Coffee & Patisserie had its soft opening on Jan. 14 in Mission Viejo. Married business partners, Paula Hurtado and ...
04/11/2026

Ocho Coffee & Patisserie had its soft opening on Jan. 14 in Mission Viejo. Married business partners, Paula Hurtado and Benny Ngai, prioritize getting to know the community and experimenting with unique drinks based on community preference.

Products are subject to change according to community response. Open to experimentation, baristas offer combinations of their own creation, some of which, with growing popularity amongst guests, may become permanent additions to the menu.

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In present-day America, Easter is celebrated as both the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity and a celebration ...
04/03/2026

In present-day America, Easter is celebrated as both the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity and a celebration of spring and new life. Yet the mascot for this holiday is a bunny that supposedly brings multicolored eggs filled with candy for eager children.

How did this bunny become so closely tied to the holiday? The Easter Bunny may be a cheerful holiday figure today, but its history stretches back much farther than chocolate eggs and Easter baskets.

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What is it about a thriller book that is so irresistible? Could it be that it keeps your heart rate up or perhaps that i...
04/01/2026

What is it about a thriller book that is so irresistible? Could it be that it keeps your heart rate up or perhaps that it keeps you on your toes second-guessing the next move?

These thriller novels bring us into a world where the truth is hidden from the naked eye, trust is frail and characters are pushed to their limits.

To find out some great thriller book recommendations, link down below👇🏻in the comments

Saddleback softball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end losing 3-1 against Golden West at Bobcats Field. Desp...
03/26/2026

Saddleback softball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end losing 3-1 against Golden West at Bobcats Field. Despite the loss, the Bobcats showed resilience through a hard fought match against the Rustlers.

Despite this unfortunate loss, the team will keep fighting for victory!

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The brand-new CHAGEE Modern Teahouse location at The Shops at Mission Viejo has freshly opened with wait times reaching ...
03/23/2026

The brand-new CHAGEE Modern Teahouse location at The Shops at Mission Viejo has freshly opened with wait times reaching four hours on its “grand opening”.

The teahouse amassed its following internationally with around 7,000 locations worldwide. This is location number six in the United States. This worldwide following is what has given CHAGEE its name recognition and is the cause of such a big opening weekend.

Within the teahouse, an emphasis is placed on customer service, quality of care and teamwork. All team members strive to support their peers and pick up any slack rather than berating mistakes.

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