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A University H.S. assistant football coach suspected of communicating with a minor for sex was arrested

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Editor Posted in Crime, Irvine, Irvine Unified School District, News, OCDA Leave a comment

Costa Mesa Man Arrested under Suspicion of Communicating with a Minor for Sex

On June 14, at 7:11 a.m., the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) including City of Carlsbad Police Department detectives served a San Diego County arrest warrant and with the assistance of the Irvine Police Department arrested 39-year-old Jeremy Osso in Irvine, California.

Osso is suspected of violating California Penal Code sections 288.3(A), Communicating with a Minor for Sex, 288.2 (A), Sending Harmful Matter to a Minor, 664-311.11 (A), Attempted Solicitation of Child Pornography, and 459, Burglary. Continue reading→

Former Irvine high school coach gets four years of probation after having sex with a minor

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Editor Posted in Crime, Education, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, Sports 1 Comment

Coleman Michael Pickell, a 23-year-old former walk-on water polo coach for University High School in Irvine, has been sentenced to four years of probation and 15 days of community service in lieu of jail time for having sex with a 17-year-old student, according to the O.C. Register.

Pickell, an Irvine resident, was arrested in October and charged with six felony counts including unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. He pleaded guilty to one felony count of sexual intercourse with a minor who is three years younger than the perpetrator, on Monday, April 17. Continue reading→

Police seek man who stole a bicycle at University High School on Friday

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Editor Posted in Bicycles, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, Irvine Unified School District, News Leave a comment

From the Irvine Police Department’s Facebook page

Do you recognize this man?

Yesterday afternoon he entered the campus of University High School, cut a bike lock, and stole the orange bicycle he’s riding in the photo. High school students captured this picture as he fled the scene.

The suspect is described as male, Caucasian, approximately 30 to 35 years old, 5’9”, medium build, with a goatee and earrings. Continue reading→

University H.S. teacher arrested for inappropriate conduct with a student

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Editor Posted in Crime, Education, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, Irvine Unified School District, News Leave a comment

City of Irvine, Police Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #06/17/2014

Subject: Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with a Student

Contact : Julia Engen, Commander, 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (June 17, 2014): On Monday, June 16, 2014, the Irvine Police Department received information that a high school teacher may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with one of his students. The report came from the victim’s parents who found a string of suspicious text messages between suspect, Michael Granger and the student. Further investigation by the parents into their child’s social media accounts revealed a number of concerning interactions including exchanges indicating there had been a physical contact between them.

Information about the student is not being released. Continue reading→

University High School ’83 reunion set for July 20

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, Newport Beach, News Leave a comment

A University High School ’83 Reunion, all classes invited, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 7 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, at 1107 Jamboree Road.

Tickets can be purchased online at GreatReunions.com for $99 per person through July 19th, or at the door for $139 per person ( there are payment plans available).

The listed price includes dinner, dancing, slideshow, bio book and lots of fun! For more information, go to the Facebook reunion page. Continue reading→

Irvine High School student finishes second in BioGENEius Challenge Competition

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Editor Posted in Education, News Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2013
CONTACT: Gayle Kansagor, 703-489-1131, gayle.kansagor@harbourgrp.com

Bay Area High School Student Wins BioGENEius Challenge
High School Junior Honored for Research in Breast Cancer

April 23, 2013 – Chicago, IL – Today, Monta Vista High School (Cupertino, CA) Junior Natalie Ng won the International BioGENEius Challenge, the premier competition for high school students that recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology. Natalie’s research in breast cancer and biomarkers helped her stand out from the 13 other finalists from across the U.S., Canada and Australia competing for the Challenge’s top prize, a $7,500 cash award. Continue reading→

University H.S. student Jiho Park is a finalist in the 2013 BioGENEius Challenge

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Editor Posted in Education, Irvine, News Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2013
CONTACT: Gayle Kansagor, 703-489-1131, gayle.kansagor@harbourgrp.com

Top 10 BioGENEius Challenge Finalists to Compete in International BioGENEius Challenge

April 22, 2013 – Chicago, IL – Today, the 2013 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge named the top 10 U.S. students finalists who will go on to compete in the next and final stage of the competition: the 2013 International BioGENEius Challenge on Tuesday. “The BioGENEius Challenge, a global event for student scientists, recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology performed by some of the brightest young minds in our country,” said Amy Finan, president of the Biotechnology Institute, the organization that oversees the Challenge.

The BioGENEius Challenge is one of the few international competitions to host participants at a leading industry conference, the 2013 BIO International Convention, offering the students unparalleled access to leading companies, scientists and innovators in biotechnology. During the Convention, the students present their research. Innovative research among those that secured a final place include: an investigation into influenza; the use of nanotechnology in cancer management and the impacts of biochar on soil greenhouse gas.

Student finalists include: Continue reading→