Coast Community College District

08/12/2026

🎨✨ A little art. A little mystery. A lot of gremlins.

Painted in 1943 by Hollywood art director John E. Otterson for the Santa Ana Army Air Base, these remarkable Gremlin Murals brought to life the mischievous creatures pilots and mechanics jokingly blamed for equipment troubles during World War II.

Now preserved at Orange Coast College, the murals are more than a piece of local history. They remind us that every learning experience comes with experimentation, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity to keep going. Sometimes, when things don't go as planned, it's easy to blame the gremlins.

07/15/2026

Coast Colleges students go places! Learn about how OCC Alum Avida Martinez's journey took her all the way to Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

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05/07/2026

Thank you to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for inviting Trustee Elizabeth Dorn Parker and OCC President Angelica Suarez to speak about Orange Coast College, the future of community colleges, and how we’re engaging the community to understand your priorities for local, affordable higher education.

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05/01/2026

Don't forget! Register to vote or update your registration for the upcoming 2026 Primary Election.

04/29/2026

Denim Day 2026: Coast Colleges stands with survivors and remains committed to confronting harmful behaviors and attitudes around sexual violence.