Page 9 Foothills Sentry NOVEMBER 2025 •Burn where you buy •Don’t move firewood Wood may be infected •Inspect your trees Stop the Spread! Ways to help: Your choice can make the differnce Gold Spotted Oak Borer Information at ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo Burn where you buy Orange Park Acres Women’s League President Charla Harris holds her festive pumpkin centerpiece, created with succulents and fairy furniture during the meeting of the OPAWL Home & Garden group. For information about the League’s many activities and membership, see opawl. org. Santiago Canyon College named number one in OC Santiago Canyon College (SCC) has once again earned top honors as the No. 1 community college in Orange County, and continues to rank among the best in the state and nation, according to Niche.com’s 2026 Best Community Colleges rankings. In the 2026 list, SCC is ranked No. 7 in California and No. 19 nationally, continuing a trend of strong academic performance and student success. The rankings reflect SCC’s steady rise in national recognition. Niche, a trusted source of college data and student reviews, compiles its rankings using comprehensive data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the U.S. Department of Education, and millions of verified reviews. Factors considered include academic quality, faculty expertise, student experience, diversity and career outcomes. From preparing students to transfer to top-tier universities like UCLA, UCI, Stanford and CSUF, to offering workforceready degrees, apprenticeships, and certificates in fields like business and technology, SCC continues to serve the diverse needs of the Orange County region. Gunslinger Guy Atwood, center, is flanked by saloon proprietors Madelynne Atwood, left, and Lisa Unger. Chris Larocque of FireLineUs, explains the workings of the FyreBX, a compact fire-fighting track loader that holds 500 gallons of water, a hose reel, dozer blade, and equipment. It can assist fire agencies and property owners in clearing areas ahead of time or battling a blaze when it occurs. Chris Larocque settles into the cab of the FyreBX. The Passing Fancies take to the stage with a fusion of bluegrass, Americana, jazz and rock. Allison Vaughan displays the artwork of her father Bruce Sanford, a well-known local artist who has been capturing images of California and the southwest in his Modjeska Canyon studio for 50 years. Puppeteer Franklin Haynes entertains the kids in the crowd with his ghostly marionette trio. Annette McCall of the Bird of Prey Center introduces an owl ambassador. Amber Ray of the Library of the Canyons offers a lesson in yarncraft. Local color on display at annual Silverado Country Fair The Silverado Country Fair, celebrating 55 years of canyon camaraderie with a nod to the area’s colorful Western-flavored history, brought musicians, artisans, cooks and nonprofits together at the Community Center, Oct. 11 and 12. Orange creates liaison committee with Chapman The City of Orange has announced a new partnership with Chapman University to explore innovative ways that the two entities can work together to create a thriving, equitable and sustainable college town that all residents can take pride in and enjoy. “This collaboration signifies a continued commitment to strengthening our relationship with Chapman University,” said Mayor Dan Slater. “By bringing together city and university leaders, we can actively work together towards common goals.” The liaison committee will be made up of three City of Orange councilmembers alongside leadership from Chapman who will meet to provide updates, share insights and discuss and collaborate on issues of mutual interest. “Chapman has been a longstanding anchor in this community, and we value the City of Orange as a partner in building a vibrant, thriving place to live, work and learn,” said Chapman University President Matthew Parlow. “We welcome ongoing conversations and are committed to constructive dialogue to ensure that both the City of Orange and Chapman continue to succeed together.”
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