Photos: Capo Valley High Mock Prom DUI

Capistrano Valley High School hosts a mock car accident to teach students not to drink and drive.

Photos: A 'Beach Holiday' for Linda Vista Staff

The PTA at the Mission Viejo school brings in sand, palm trees and a free lunch for teacher appreciation this week.

School Closure Process Hurts Linda Vista’s Fundraising

The PTA hopes to make up lost ground with a car show and silent auction June 4.

Hundreds Attend Del Cerro Elementary Carnival

The PTA-sponsored event included cotton candy, games and a cakewalk.

Photos: Saddleback College Class of 2011 Graduates

About 2,500 graduates celebrate their commencement Friday morning at Saddleback College for the Class of 2011.

Adios, Aliso Elementary

School board votes to close campus on June 30. The move will save Saddleback Unified $400,000.

'Dwight Schrute' Visits O.C. College

Rainn Wilson, who plays Dwight Schrute on NBC's "The Office," spoke to Saddleback College students about his new book and Internet movement "Soul Pancake." You can hear more from this comedy star in an exclusive interview.

School Board to Decide Fate of Aliso Elementary Tonight

The Lake Forest school is the only one being considered for closure on tonight’s agenda.

The Dangers of Beets and Moon-Landing Hoaxes: An Interview with Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson, who plays Dwight Schrute on NBC's "The Office," spoke to Saddleback College students about his new book and Internet movement "Soul Pancake." You can hear more from this comedy star in an exclusive interview.

Aliso, Trabuco and Linda Vista Elementary Schools Deemed ‘Surplus’

The committee on surplus properties reconfirmed the status of local elementary schools during a Thursday vote.

Will Schools Close? Controversy Prompts Special Thursday Surplus Committee Meeting

Parents complained the panel made a key vote before hearing public comment and rushed the process toward school closures.

Photos: Kung Fu Fighting in Mission Viejo

Kids and parents learn how to avoid danger and defend themselves in a Mission Viejo class called Street Smarts and Kung Fu Moves.

Kids Learn Gymnastics Tumbling at O'Neill School

Kids learn gymnastics skills in a Tumbling and Routines class put on by teacher Marie Corbett and the Saddleback Valley School District's Recreation Department in a classroom at O'Neill School on Saturday morning.

Hey Mission Viejo, What Would You Ask Dwight Schrute?

Rainn Wilson, the actor who plays Dwight Schrute on NBC's "The Office," is coming to Mission Viejo May 6. What should we ask him?

Parents: School District Panel Violated Brown Act

Allegations follow the committee's vote naming Aliso, Trabuco and Linda Vista Elementary schools among 6 “surplus” properties that the district could close and lease out.

Photos: Headstands and Candles Part of Adult Yoga Class

Adult students work on their yoga postures at a class put on by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District's Recreation Department and yoga instructor Marlene Geoghan. The class meets up at O'Neill School in Mission Viejo on Wednesday evenings.

Photos: Ever Want to Design a Video Game?

Students learn how to design and create video games in a class put on by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District's Recreation Department and teachers Vickie Munsell and Ralph Jadallah at O'Neill School in Mission Viejo.

Photos: Comedy Club Tickles Funny Bones

Saddleback College Improv Comedy Club hosted "Let's Just Kiss." The club puts on shows once or twice a semester.

Kicking Back With the Dogs on Campus

Lip-reading pooch is among the highlights as dog lovers from around Orange County visit Saddleback College for Dog Day.

Photos: Saddleback College Spring Dance Concert 2011

Saddleback College Dance students presented the Spring Dance Concert of 2011.

Photos: Green Expo Raises Eco Awareness

Care about the environment? Check out these photos. Hundreds of students and community members attended the Green Expo sponsored by the Saddleback College Environmental Club and Associated Student Government.

Free: Rainn Wilson, AKA "Dwight Schrute" Coming to Mission Viejo

"The Office" actor Rainn Wilson will be in Mission Viejo May 6 to promote his new book, "SoulPancake."

Principal Announced at Capo Valley High School

Cheryl Baughn will come out of retirement to serve as CVHS's interim principal, according to a Monday evening announcement.

Photos: Zensational Floral Art Class

Floral artist Theresa Hoefnageis teaches a Zensational Floral Art class on wedding floral arrangements, focusing on corsages, boutonnieres and bridal bouquets, put on for adults by the Saddleback Valley School District’s Recreation Department.

Photos: Easter Desserts Cooking Class with L’ecole Chef

Chef Mario Schwarz-Cole, from the L’ecole French Culinary Institute, leads a cooking class for adults.

Photos: Tambourines, Parachutes Teach Toddlers Music and Movement

Mission Viejo music and movement instructor Vivian Stapleton leads a Tunes and Tales class for young kids and their parents at O'Neill School in Mission Viejo on Thursday morning.

Photos: Vibrant IB Art Display at Capo Valley High

Capistrano Valley High School's International Baccalaureate visual arts department hosted their third annual art show Wednesday night.

Video Reaction: Prayers at Saddleback College Cut at Two Ceremonies

Graduation will continue to feature a nonsectarian prayer, but the invocations are now history at scholarship ceremonies and the chancellor's first-of-the-semester meetings with faculty.

Saddleback Valley Schools Grappling with 'Tremendous' Cash Flow Problem

Thanks to the state’s “revenue deferrals,” the district won’t receive one out of every four dollars it is already owed by the state until next year. It’s a problem that cost the district $230,000 in interest this year alone.

Advisory Panel to Help Decide Linda Vista Elementary's Fate

Will Saddleback Unified close more elementary schools? Nine people have been nominated for a committee that suggests other uses for so-called "surplus" schools. Their input could play a key role in the board’s decision about whether to close Linda Vista.

Are Mission Viejo Schools Earthquake-Ready?

A survey of state data proves inconclusive when asking how safe some Mission Viejo schools will be in the event of a major earthquake.

Oxford Charter School Open Enrollment Starts Monday

Families who want a spot this fall at the new school, approved by the CUSD school board in March, must apply by May 10. Meanwhile, school officials are still looking for a home.

Union Demands End to Saddleback School District Pay Cut

The union representing classified employees says the district violated the union's collective-bargaining rights when a 13.5 percent pay cut was approved last summer. The district denies the charges. Find out why the burden of proof may be on the union.

Photos: Factory Fire Performance at Mission Viejo High School

MVHS Advanced Drama students Presents a historical play about a fire that occurred almost exactly 100 years ago.

Video: Saddleback Bass Instructor Inspires Youths with New CD

“I have a young guy who just turned 18 playing upright [bass], and he’s a serious ‘straight-ahead’ jazz lover! When I was his age, I would have given both of my legs to be able to play like this kid can play.”

Opinion: Lack of Family Values Leads to Alexandra Wallace's Racist, Anti-Asian Rant

UCLA student Alexandra Wallace records a video placed on to YouTube outlining her frustrations.

Photos: Student Fashions Strut Down Saddleback Runway

Top student designs were showcased in a runway fashion show at the Fashion à la Mode event at Saddleback College.

Photos: High School Students Explore Fashion at Saddleback College

High school students from all over Orange County explore fashion career opportunities at "Fashion à La Mode" hosted by Saddleback College.

Drunken Hankey Teacher? Police Interviews Inconclusive

Although the investigation is open, police interviews have been inconclusive in the investigation of an allegedly drunken substitute teacher at Carl Hankey Elementary.

School Board, Unions Lobby for Brown Tax Extensions

Move to pressure state lawmakers comes on the heels of the school board's vote to authorize 100 lay-offs next year