California Releases New Form Required to Avoid School Vaccinations

To exempt a child from required vaccinations, a parent and a doctor must sign the new Personal Belief Exemption form under a state law that takes effect Jan. 1.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

State Offers New Tool for Researching Area Schools

Looking to make an informed decision? Access to info such as test scores, demographics and class sizes may help.

Saddleback College Expands Partnership with Local High Schools

Now more schools will enjoy a formal relationship with the region's community college.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Free Bus Rides to Boys and Girls Club from Dana Elementary

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

UC Irvine, Soka Rank in Top 50 in National College Survey

Among regional universities in the West, Chapman University ranked 7th, followed by California State University, Fullerton, at 35th and Concordia University at 63rd.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

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5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Test Scores Dip Slightly in Capo and Statewide

Standardized test results released Thursday show students at Capistrano Unified School District are ahead of the curve, academically.

Watch: OC Agencies Launch Program In Response to School Shootings

4 Things you can do Now to Excel in Geometry

PHOTOS: Legos Train the Next Generation of Engineers

Kids, with a little instruction, build self-powered tanks and other contraptions to learn the principles of engineering.

School Board OKs New Preschool at White Elementary

Three classes will be available in fall, one state-run, two for-fee.

Engineer Robots, Carnival Rides, Catapults in Dana Point... with Legos

Play-Well TEKnologies will hold their workshops at Crown Valley Park in Laguna Niguel and at the City of Dana Point building.

Despite Objections, Drug Intervention Consultant to Continue at Dana

Statistics show more than 10 percent of the students reached out to the city employee last year, but two trustees say the position should be filled by someone with professional training.

Photos: Graduation at Dana Hills High School

Hidden Hills Principal to Retire

Aida Nuñez has been at the school for the past 14 years.

Dana's Hudson Is Teacher of the Year for all of OC

A popular science teacher is getting mad props this year.

Fifth Dana Student Named National Merit Scholar

Senior Amanda Buckingham just snagged herself a $2,500 scholarship.

St. Anne Students Win Future Problem Solving State Bowl

They'll be the top-seeded Junior Division team in the Future Problem Solving International Competition in Indiana, coming up in June.

No Hungry Students: Where Dana Point Kids Can Get Free Meals

California schools chief tells updated list of places that offer children low-cost or no-cost meals.

WATCH: Dana Hills Instructor Surprised as Capo's Teacher of the Year

A procession headed toward Randy Hudson's science classroom. He didn't know what was about to hit him.

Dana Hills Ocean Science Team Heads to Nationals

The team from Dana Hills High School crushed regional competitors in La Jolla in February.

L.A. Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies at 80

The Los Angeles Lakers won 10 NBA championships under Buss’ ownership.

VIDEO: Happy Chinese New Year

Mandarin Chinese immersion students at Bergeson Elementary greet the holiday with songs and a lion dance.

Parents to Screen Documentary about Prescription Drugs

Made by two Laguna Niguel moms, the film will be shown first to parents, then to students at Niguel Hills Middle School.

Dana Point's Teachers of the Year

The per-school selections have been announced. Is your teacher among them?

Laguna Niguel's Teachers of the Year

The per-school selections have been announced. Is your teacher among them?

Laguna Niguel Students to Send Valentines to Soldiers

George White Elementary coordinates the efforts to shower the 5th Marine Regiment with tokens of appreciation.

Want to Parent with 'No Regrets?'

SCHOOL BRIEFS: Also, a baby shower for Marines, new safety rules at Moulton and more.

Good Grief! Peanuts Gang Art to Show in OC

Original and rare artwork from Charles Schulz will be shown starting Jan. 23 at the Laguna College of Art & Design.

Injured School Principal Gets Substitute

Dennie Samuels steps in for Debi Culbertson at Moulton Elementary in Laguna Niguel.

Former Dana Hills Principal on Way Out to Carlsbad

Robert Nye, the one-time principal at the high school and current principal of Capo Unified's virtual school will leave CUSD to join another CUSD.

Want To See Your Child's Name In Lights?

Place your child’s birthday on the marquee for a day while helping the Booster Club raise funds for technology at George White School in Laguna Niguel.

Former Dana Hills High Football Coach Fired in Bribery Scandal, Wants a Clean Slate

The one-time football coach and teacher who taught in Dana Point, Brent Melbon, was fired in spring for allegedly accepting kickbacks from an athletic equipment company, and now he wants his job back.

Dana Hills Seizes Inaugural CIF State Championships In Girls' Tennis

Despite numerous rain delays, the Lady Dolphins' kept their heads above water, dug deep, and capture the CIF State Regional Championship with a 4-3 win over the Lady Panthers.

Annual Malcom School Rummage Sale

Need a special or gift or just like to hunt for a deal? The Laguna Niguel school event is Friday and Saturday