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in: News / 09/11/2026 / by: Piper Pinkley

Dog dead and family homeless after overnight house fire in Orange County

Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the residential property and found the home engulfed in heavy smoke and fire. Crews reported that all six residents

in: Life, News, Photo Galleries / 09/11/2026 / by: Nathan Porter

The story of the firefighter who was buried alive twice on 9/11

Joe Torrillo was fighting for his life; he was buried under tons of steel and concrete with dust filling his lungs. He’d been a firefighter for nearly 20

in: Briefs, News, Uncategorized / 07/07/2026 / by: Avalynne

Fire in Ladera Ranch at 5 acres

A fire in Ladera Ranch can currently be seen from the Saddleback campus, which remains open. Campus faculty and staff received a notification of the Narrow Fire shortly

in: Briefs, Community, News / 04/30/2026 / by: Maceo Vadas

Dr. Lonita Cordova announced as new President of Saddleback College

It was announced on April 21 that the South Orange County Community College District has chosen Dr. Lonita Cordova as the new president of Saddleback College. Chancellor Julianna

in: A&E, Featured, Music, News / 04/29/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

Student choreography convey emotion in spring dance

The student based “Dance Collective” at the McKinney Theater on April. 25 featured six student-choreographed dances on diverse genres from modern ballet, contemporary and concepts such as

in: Life, News, Uncategorized / 04/22/2026 / by: Brenda Guerrero-Perez

Saddleback college TED Talk explores the connection between happiness and spirituality

Students and faculty gathered to discuss how spirituality and happiness contribute to a happy life Saddleback college hosted a TED Talk style event that was centered on happiness

in: Community, News, Sports / 04/16/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

Saddleback Football Stadium brings in revenue from sales from outside rentals

The Saddleback College Stadium made over $300,000 in 2025 from college event ticket sales and leases to other entities such as high school athletics and community events. The

in: News / 04/02/2026 / by: Brian Stein

How the Easter Bunny became a mascot for the holiday

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

in: April Fools, Community, News / 04/01/2026 / by: Connie Cheng

April Fool’s Special: TKBWIHAGWCOF exposed on campus

I know what you’re thinking and no, the headline is not just keyboard smash. This past weekend, a secret society that has been working underground at Saddleback for

in: Community, Life, News / 04/01/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

ASG hosts Mulan movie night for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Associated Student Government at Saddleback hosted a Mulan movie night at the Multicultural Center in room CC 104 on Mar.

in: News, Softball, Sports / 03/12/2026 / by: Christian Roberts

Saddleback softball team streak ends, but showed grit though hard fought game

The 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 (15-8) showed resilience through

in: Community, News, Uncategorized / 03/09/2026 / by: Maya Hernandez

CHAGEE Modern Teahouse opens new location at The Shops at Mission Viejo

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” from Feb. 6-8.

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