Michele Cardon

Orange

Photo Editor at Orange County Register

Photo Editor at Southern California News Group

Photo Editor at Los Angeles Daily News

Photo Editor @ocregister and @socalnewsgroup. Lobster lover, traveler, TV junkie, Mizzou grad. Thoughts and opinions are my own. she/her

Articles

Photo highlights from the Trestles Pro Finals

1 week ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon |Mark Rightmire

Women’s Trestles Pro winner women’s winner Bettylou Sakura Johnson of Hawaii surfs in the finals at San Onofre State Beach south of San Clemente on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)Trestles Pro winner Yago Dora of Brazil signs autographs for surfing fans following his win at San Onofre State Beach south of San Clemente on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Villa Park High Graduation 2025: Our best photos of the ceremony

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Michele Cardon

Villa Park High School handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2025 on Wednesday, June 11. Parents cheer on their graduates during the Villa Park High School graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, OUSD) Villa Park High School holds their graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Villa Park High Graduation 2025: Our best photos of the ceremony

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon

Villa Park High School handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2025 on Wednesday, June 11. Villa Park High School holds their graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, OUSD)Destiny Skipper-Chavez shows off her diploma cover during Villa Park High School’s graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Photos: Protesters rally outside Angel Stadium against ICE Sweeps in Anaheim

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon |Michael Slaten

About 200 people gathered near Angel Stadium to protest ICE activities in Orange County and elsewhere. As the Anaheim demonstration grew, some people climbed street poles to wave Mexican flags and around a dozen others stood in the middle of the street as cars drove by. On Saturday, Anaheim will have a “No Kings Day” protest from 4-7:30 p.m. at La Palma Park.
Orange High Graduation 2025: Our best photos of the ceremony

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon

Orange High School handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 12. Jose Urenda-Avelos shows off his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange, CA, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)A graduate wears decorated cap during the Orange High School commencement ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange, CA, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Fotos: Policía de Santa Ana declara disturbios mientras las redadas de inmigración provocan protestas

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Michele Cardon

Una protesta que duró un día contra las redadas de inmigración en Santa Ana resultó en varios arrestos después de que los manifestantes lanzaron objetos a la Policía y a las autoridades federales. La manifestación comenzó cerca del Edificio Federal de Santa Ana, donde varias personas fueron arrestadas, y al anochecer se había trasladado al Edificio Federal Ronald Reagan y al Palacio de Justicia, ubicado en 411 W. Fourth St.La Policía declaró una reunión ilegal alrededor de las 8:30 p. m.
Fotos: Policía de Santa Ana declara disturbios mientras las redadas de inmigración provocan protestas

2 weeks ago | excelsiorcalifornia.com | Michele Cardon

Una protesta que duró un día contra las redadas de inmigración en Santa Ana resultó en varios arrestos después de que los manifestantes lanzaron objetos a la Policía y a las autoridades federales. La manifestación comenzó cerca del Edificio Federal de Santa Ana, donde varias personas fueron arrestadas, y al anochecer se había trasladado al Edificio Federal Ronald Reagan y al Palacio de Justicia, ubicado en 411 W. Fourth St.La Policía declaró una reunión ilegal alrededor de las 8:30 p. m.
Photos: Santa Ana police declare gathering a riot

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon

An anti-immigration rally in Santa Ana escalated following reported ICE operations in the area. By afternoon, a growing crowd gathered outside the federal building on Santa Ana Boulevard. Tensions rose when protesters attempted to block a van, prompting police to intervene with pepper spray. Protesters said officers initially used pepper bullets, later switching to rubber bullets.
Circus Vargas comes to Buena Park

1 month ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon

Circus Vargas is back with a “Hollywood Dreams!” theme for its 2025 show, which pays tribute to Hollywood’s Golden Age. The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils. Circus Vargas is hosting shows at Buena Park Downtown, 8308 On the Mall, from May 16 through June 9. For more information and tickets.
SCNG wins three National Headliner Awards

1 month ago | ocregister.com | Michele Cardon

Southern California News Group photographer Mindy Schauer won first-place honors in the National Headliner Awards that were announced last month. In addition, photographer Mark Rightmire and reporter Scott M. Reid took third-place honors. The National Headliner Awards, founded in 1937 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, recognized top journalistic work from throughout the United States that was published in 2024.