Local news reporter

Alexcia Negrete

Born and raised in Orange County, Alexcia Negrete is a local news reporter for the Orange County Register. She previously interned for EdSource while working for the Daily Titan at Cal State Fullerton, where she earned a B.A. degree in communications with a concentration in journalism.

The 63rd Annual Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

San Juan Capistrano gears up for 65th annual Swallows Day Parade

March 10, 2025 at 9:27 a.m.

After nearly 20 years, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their return to the Swallows Day Parade.

Brruno, left, meets a new friend at the San Juan Capistrano Kids Pet Parade costume contest on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Paws and claws strut through San Juan Capistrano’s annual pet parade

February 23, 2025 at 7:48 a.m.

The Pet Parade is one of many events leading up to San Juan Capistrano's Swallows Day Parade.

Lorin Griset Academy in Santa Ana on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, is one of six Orange County continuation high schools to be named named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that 74 schools statewide earned the designation. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

These OC continuation schools are recognized by state’s Education Department

February 22, 2025 at 10:24 a.m.

Selected campuses keep their title for three years, according to the state's education department.

Expected to open its doors in time for the fall 2027 semester, Rienda TK-8 will be the second school built in Rancho Mission Viejo. (Capistrano Unified School District)

New Capistrano Unified school coming to Rancho Mission Viejo by fall 2027

February 21, 2025 at 7:44 a.m.

The new school will serve up to 1,600 students. Aside from classrooms, spaces for performing arts and outdoor learning are planned.

A view of the Capitol Building in Sacramento, California. (Brandon Bourdages/Dreamstime/TNS)

Education bill aims to ease transferring to California universities with representation goals

February 20, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

After Assemblymember Sharon Quirk Silva's experience in community college, she is pushing for a bill that would require more transparency from universities.

The Northwest Open Space sits undeveloped in this photo from August 2019. In December 2021, the city unveiled Putuidem Village. Now, they have selected a proposal to activate the rest of the land. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

San Juan Capistrano considers more equestrian and event spaces for open land off 5 Freeway

February 20, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

More events such as wine tastings, weddings and live entertainment could be brought to the vacant Northwest Open Space.

Sergio Farias is running for District 74 of the California State Assembly.

San Juan Capistrano Councilmember Sergio Farias launches 2026 bid for state Assembly

February 18, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

Sergio Farias was first elected to the San Juan Capistrano City Council in 2016 and has served as its mayor twice.

Teachers in the overflow room get loud and hold signs in support of their union at the meeting last month. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

What would dismantling the Department of Education mean for Southern California schools?

February 18, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

Education officials are uncertain about who will provide funding for schools if the department is dissolved.

Students from the Orange County Educational Arts Academy middle school march up 4th Street in Santa Ana California on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

Orange County school districts ramp up immigration support for families amid fears of deportations

February 7, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

Santa Ana Unified unveiled its new "Immigration Support Plan" to support families by sharing immigration resources.

Rancho Santa Margarita may lose the city’s Boys & Girls Club. The city council has not made a final decision but will meet to discuss its contract.

Future of Rancho Santa Margarita’s Boys and Girls Clubs in question over costs and DEI

February 5, 2025 at 10:22 a.m.

A reading list published on, and since removed from, the club's website left the mayor with concerns about DEI initiatives.

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