A funding shortfall triggered by the slow economic recovery has prompted the college to offer fewer classes this semester. SAC offered 100 less class sections this semester due to state budget cuts. ...

The ASG Student Senate proposed adding an optional $1 fee to narrow a funding gap due to budget shortfall. The money would be used for expenses of students who travel to speak on behalf of SAC at conferences statewide. ...

Hours of labor lost to cleanups with no end in sight. Taggers typically avoid confrontation. Their purpose is to advertise their identity and that of their gangs, although not all taggers are affiliated with gangs. ...

Because of the austerity measures hatched by Gov. Jerry Brown in an attempt to bring California back from the brink of debt, community colleges may have to turn away about 350,000 students next year. ...

Most people don't know the difference between normal stress and severe stress. Stress is a normal physical reaction that makes you feel vulnerable. Long-term exposure can cause serious health problems. Communication is key. ...

An Apple iMac computer was stolen from a department chair's office, along with 25 years of work stored on the computer. ...

Before taking on his current alter-ego as one of the college's most beloved instructors, Dan Goldman has lived a life that has taken him around the world. ...

Around campus: Students, faculty and alumni from the art department will sell their work at the Annual Holiday Sale in the Main Gallery from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. ...

It's hard to believe that at one point Steve Guzman's disease made him blind, numb on his left side, unable to taste food and maintain his balance. Now he stands straight with a broad smile on his face. ...

Illegal immigrants and returning students to the state of California may continue to pay the in-state tuition rate at state colleges and universities rather than the higher out-of state tuition. ...

Only a few months after raising fees by more than 30 percent, California's higher education officials plan to increase tuition again because of lack of funding. ...

A Secret Service agent must know the features of the presidential limousine, how to respond when an object is thrown at the head of state and how to move the him safely to another location and - and all this without the protection of a bulletproof vest. ...

The Federal Drug Administration warned four beverage companies, including the makers of the stimulant-spiked Four Loko, that their products pose a danger to public health. As a result, Phusion Products are removing caffeine from its brew. ...

Parents at Santa Ana College will get a break now that the Early Childhood Education Center opened its doors Oct. 26. ...

Representative Loretta Sanchez beat back an invigorated challenge from Van Tran in the toughest 47th district race in years. ...

Sen. Barbara Boxer defeated former Hewlett Packard Co. CEO and Tea Party darling Carly Fiorina, helping her party retain, though barely, its majority in the senate. ...

Jerry Brown was elected governor of California, earning 54 percent of the votes. He follows the tumultuous tenure of incumbent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and must preside over a state suffering from harsh economic times. ...

California voters rejected two controversial actions as the attempts to legalize and tax marijuana went up in smoke. The measure that would have suspended California's landmark clean air legislation failed. Voters, however, ended the two-thirds majorit...

'Every time you get a new student that sends you an e-mail or gives you a call and says and lsquo;Hey, thanks for helping me, Mr. Moreno. I got a real job,' it makes me feel good,' Moreno said. ...

The welding program is now certified with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and certifies welders and programmers. ...