College equipment now open to highest bidder

Bargain hunters searching for a good deal on office equipment, double-sided stainless steel commercial refrigerators, dual fuel generators, sound mixers or laptops need look no further than their computer screen. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District this week launched its fall surplus property auction that makes used equipment available to the public...

Palomar, MiraCosta weigh new bachelor’s degrees under complex state rules

REGION — Two new laws passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month open the door for community colleges to offer additional bachelor’s degrees beginning in 2028. The changes would give students the option of earning a four-year degree for far less money than the same degree at a California State University, University of California or private college campus.

Grossmont to bring back librarians next school year, ending labor complaint

The Grossmont Union High School District announced Wednesday that librarians will be back on its nine campuses starting next year. The reversal comes over a year after Grossmont’s elected board first decided to cut dozens of student-facing staff positions. While it was not the only controversial decision the board has made, it did receive the most widespread public backlash, with hundreds packed into board meetings to protest the staff cuts.

CalFresh benefits expand for San Diego college students

Palomar College narrows search for new president

SAN MARCOS — Palomar College has narrowed its search for a new superintendent/president to four finalists. The board of governors announced that the four candidates to succeed Star Rivera-Lacey are:. Nicole Jones, vice president of student services at Compton College. She previously served in the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District...

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on Building Community Wellness Project

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Unified celebrated the groundbreaking Monday for the Building Community Wellness Project at San Marcos High School, which includes new facilities for the Cottage Health Careers Academy at San Marcos High School and the renovation of the Elings Wells Family Wellness Center, marking an investment in health career education and student well-being.

In 75th year, Helix Charter High School finally hosts first Highland Games

Helix Charter High School is closing out its 75th anniversary year with a new event: A Highland Games. Helix, with its tartan graduation cloth and bagpipe band, pulls many aspects of Scottish culture into the La Mesa school thanks to its mascot, The Highlanders. The idea for a Highland Games had been raised for a while, but the 75th anniversary was important enough that school administrators finally focused on founding a festival they hope will become an annual tradition.

San Diego unified preparing students and schools for possible El Niño impacts

The San Diego Unified School District announced plans to prepare its campuses and implement an El Niño Explorer Week curriculum to address potential flooding and educate students about extreme weather.

Del Sur Elementary not expected to reopen until July 2027

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Hundreds of students won’t be returning to Del Sur Elementary School in the new year. In an update emailed to parents Monday, the Poway Unified School District set July 9, 2027, as the new target reopening date for the building. Officials closed the school...

New limits on bachelors degrees worry California community colleges

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed laws that will place new limits on how many bachelor's degree programs California's community colleges can offer, with stricter caps for districts with lower graduation and transfer rates. But a key part of the overhaul remains unresolved: It's unclear where each district will fall...

County Expands CalFresh Access for College Students Under New State Eligibility Rules

More college students across California now qualify for CalFresh after the state recently eased enrollment requirements. The change expands access to the nutrition program for students who may struggle to afford groceries while pursuing their education. Students enrolled at least half time at a California Community College, California State University...

San Diego Unified prepares For El Niño with safety work, curriculum addition

The San Diego Unified School District will begin instructing students about El Niño in the coming weeks, even as the district itself prepares for the expected significant weather pattern, officials said Tuesday. On Tuesday, Superintendent Fabi Bagula, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Drew Rowlands, science educators, members of the San...

Student teacher joins Hernandez in math

For many students, a teacher is simply a person who helps them understand a very tricky subject and succeed in the classroom. But for most teachers, learning never really stops. Math teacher Cristina Hernandez is currently helping student teacher Arushi Chauhan develop her skills and gain hands-on experience as she works toward leading a classroom of her own.

New Track and Turf Field Opens at Carlsbad High School, Funded by Measure HH

CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 2026) — Carlsbad High School students are training and competing on a new track and artificial turf field this fall, following a summer renovation funded by Measure HH, the facilities bond approved by Carlsbad voters in 2018. The $1,655,631 project removed and replaced the existing rubber...

UCSD sent staff to quietly monitor and report on student protests, public records obtained by SCLU show

During the 2024-25 academic year, UC San Diego’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life employed community specialists to attend campus protests and rallies at UC San Diego — asking them to pose as students — according to records the Students’ Civil Liberties Union, San Diego provided to The UCSD Guardian. The SCLU obtained reports produced by the specialists through public record requests and then sent them to The Guardian.

New 6th Graders Adjust to Preuss

The Preuss School UCSD welcomed 134 new 6th graders for the 2026-2027 school year. As the 6th graders began middle school they started adjusting to a new environment. They have different classes, teachers, classmates, and schoolwork. The 6th graders have noticed the big switch from both schools. They have gone...

San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on New Health Careers and Wellness Facilities

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Unified School District is breaking ground on a project at San Marcos High School aimed at expanding health-care career training and improving wellness services for students and community members. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Building Community Wellness Project is scheduled for Monday, October...

County Expands CalFresh Access for College Students Under New State Eligibility Rules

More college students across California now qualify for CalFresh after the state recently eased enrollment requirements. The change expands access to the nutrition program for students who may struggle to afford groceries while pursuing their education. Students enrolled at least half time at a California Community College, California State University...

Former president up for southern California job

Six months after resigning from De Anza College, former President Omar Torres made Palomar College’s list of finalists in its presidential search on Oct. 13. Torres’ prospective position in north San Diego County would make him at least more than his Foothill-De Anza salary, with its starting president/superintendent salary ranging anywhere from $325,000 to $360,000, according to Palomar’s website.

California Students Walk Out, Accusing School Board Of ‘Promoting Racism’

"How much more must our black students endure?" one community member said at a board meeting on Tuesday: