KSBR Birthday Bash celebrates 20 years of smooth jazz

Saddleback College's radio station, at 88.5 FM, has been on the air for 30 years.

The record-breaking crowd at the 20th annual KSBR Birthday Bash in Mission Viejo enjoyed a four-hour impromptu jam session blending of vocals, guitar, brass, saxophone, keyboard and percussion from more than 40 well-known contemporary jazz artists such as Boney James, Jim Peterik, and Patti Austin, on Sunday, May 24. 

Lariat on hiatus until later this summer

The last issue for the spring 2009 semester was published last week and the print edition is now on hiatus until later this summer. Watch for the summer 2009 edition to come out prior to the beginning of the fall term.  However, to keep up to date with the athletics' playoffs, please visit Saddleback College's Athletics' Web site. Full story

Perez named Orange County’s Community College Professor of the Year

During a surprise visit on campus today by Orange County Department of Education Superintendent William M. Habermehl, Saddleback College Professor Larry Perez was told he is Orange County’s Community College Professor of the Year during what he thought was a routine meeting with President Tod A. Burnett.  When he was given his award, Professor Perez was also joined by Dr. Raghu P. Mathur, Chancellor of the South Orange County Community College District, and representatives from Schools First Credit Union, Disneyland Resort, and the Orange County Register.

La Mode Du Cirque mix of fashion and fantasy

La Mode Du Cirque, the spring Saddleback College fashion showcase, brought students' talent to the McKinney Theatre on Thursday, May 7. The fashion show’s theme was the idea of fantasy and vintage circus mixed together. Models showcased the student's hard work created throughout the semester. Each item of clothing was unique and fell into different categories during the sold-out show. Full story

New health career programs available this fall

Beginning fall semester, Saddleback College will offer two new career and technical programs: a medical laboratory technician program and a mental health worker certificate/associate degree program.

Crown Valley Parkway construction has projected June finish

After several years and millions of dollars, the Crown Valley Traffic Relief Project is scheduled to end in June 2009. The construction project, started in April 2006, will have taken 38 months and $17.5 million. The main goal of the project was to widen the formerly cramped and busy Crown Valley to eight lanes.

Employment fair provides opportunity for local job seekers

These days, considering the economy, it’s hard to find a job. Luckily, Saddleback College held a job fair to assist members of the community looking for part-time or full-time employment. Last Wednesday, recruiters from various businesses came to the campus to seek potential employees.

Burnett issues Swine Flu contingency plan

Plan not to raise concern, but to promote awareness of this new viral strain

Flu season has come early this year. Usually the bite of autumn is in the air and we've begun our Christmas shopping before it even crosses our minds, but this time it came without warning. The reason? This is no ordinary flu. Over the past month, swine flu, or H1N1, has spurred national concern, causing both political and domestic turmoil.

SOCCCD Trustees approve faculty contract

The Board of Trustees voted Monday, April 27, to approve the 2007-2010 faculty contract, which includes future pay raises for instructors.