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Pleasant Hill Middle Earns California Distinguished School Honor

13 Contra Costa County schools make list of California Distinguished Schools for 2026

Sacramento man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Granada Hills Charter High School wins California Academic Decathlon title

Moorpark's 2009 decathlon win still echoes in today's contest

California Settles with El Monte School District Over Mishandling of Sexual Misconduct Complaints

The district must appoint a compliance coordinator and roll out an electronic complaint system as part of the settlement.

Santa Rosa High's ArtQuest Program Faces Potential Cuts

District considers reducing class time for acclaimed fine arts specialty

Hogan Auditorium Undergoes Major Renovation with Measure S Funds

Vallejo school district completes $1.16 million in savings across multiple construction projects

Immaculate Heart High School Pandas Shine in Speech and Debate Competitions

Multiple students qualify for state and national championship events

Newport-Mesa Unified Pauses New E-Bike Rules After Resident Feedback

School board sends draft policy back for revisions after hearing concerns from parents and the public.

Coachella Valley Grapples with Shifting Retail, Education Challenges

From the decline of malls to a student-led lawsuit over school funding, the region faces a changing landscape.

Viral Video Sparks Calls to Save Roosevelt High Fashion Program

Students and alumni advocate to keep the school's fashion design curriculum from being discontinued.

13 Contra Costa Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished

State honors top-performing middle and high schools in the county

San Francisco middle schools to keep 7-period day

District reverses controversial plan to cut an elective period, a 'relief' for one school band

Four Santa Barbara County Schools Earn State 'Distinguished' Honor

Dos Pueblos and La Colina were among 408 campuses recognized statewide.

Newport Beach Schools Weigh E-Bike Ban for Students

Proposal would restrict e-bike use for all but high school students due to safety concerns.

El Dorado High School Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Blue & White Gala

Fundraiser event features dinner, drinks, music, and auctions at Cold Springs Country Club.

Judge Denies Bid to Pause TIDE Academy Closure Process

Federal judge finds no urgency to halt closure of Menlo Park STEM school

San Francisco High School Teacher Investigated for Alleged 'Fat-Shaming' Quiz

Lowell High School educator under scrutiny for inappropriate questions on classroom exams

Tehama County students to attend rural conference

Annual event aims to amplify voices of rural youth

Gridley High School FFA Celebrates Barn-Busting National FFA Week

Annual festivities include dress-up days, barbecue competition, and barn dance

Lowell High Teacher Investigated Over 'Inappropriate' Exam Questions

San Francisco school district looking into allegations of fat-shaming and sexist content in math teacher's quiz.

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