California Polytechnic State University

Recent high school graduates were celebrated for their academic achievements and community service at the annual MANA Scholarship Reception at the County Administration Center here Tuesday. This year, the National Latina Organization recognized 39...

A spokesman for UC Irvine athletics confirmed Tuesday that the school was making changes to its baseball program, adding validity to a published report on Monday that former UCI All-American Ben Orloff had joined the program as an assistant coach and that...

It’s been two years since NASA’s space shuttle program came to an end, but thousands of Americans still dream of becoming astronauts. Eight of them – four men and four women – were introduced Monday as NASA’s astronaut...

Madison Teodo, a current Tournament of Roses princess, has won a scholarship from the Italian Catholic Federation. Al Restivo, president of the federation's local branch, recently presented the $400 award to Teodo at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic...

Last month when the Brawley Union High baseball season ended in the CIF-San Diego CIF Division playoffs, it marked the end of a 12-year era for the Mohamed siblings. Marty Jr., Kyle, Dylan and Jared all have shared a similar path as Wildcats. Outstanding...

SATURDAY Lucha Libre Extravaganza 6 p.m., Crummett Park in Calexico The event will feature five matches including the featured match of Caudillo Jr. vs. Mr. Tempest. Admission will be charged. All proceeds will benefit the Calexico Parents Athletic League...

More than a thousand spectators filled the stands of Memorial Field Thursday night to cheer not for a game, but for John Burroughs High School students clearing the final hurdle. As the 602 red-gowned members of the class of 2013 talked excitedly...

William A. Covino, a veteran Florida and California administrator, was named Wednesday as the new president of Cal State L.A., becoming the first new leader of the El Sereno campus in 33 years. Covino’s selection was among a slate of...

Re. "Apodaca: Common Core may add up to math skills boost we need," (May 12): Patrice Apodaca's enthusiasm for the new Common Core math program, based on her belief that it will improve students' math skills, grabbed my attention. As a former teacher and...

Most scholarships are typically awarded to students with unique talents, exceptional grades or dire financial need but not so for 100 Women Making a Difference of Orange County. Members of 100 Women seek out and award students they believe have the...

Rachel Anne Barney GPA: 4.4384 School Activities/Clubs: IB drama production of "Dear Brutus," Field Studies Club, IB History HL, IB English HL, IB Theatre HL, IB French SL, IB Environmental Science SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB diploma candidate, AP US...

Even though I’m partial to a good hook in music, lyrics are my biggest love (perhaps not surprising for someone smitten with good storytelling).  I think the best songwriters -- Bruce Springsteen, Paul Westerberg and Paul Weller spring to mind --...