Celebrated Point Loma High alum sets local speaking event

One of Point Loma High School’s most accomplished alumni will make a local appearance to share his knowledge and interact with interested audience members. Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, class of 1976 and a Pointer Hall of Fame member, is a famed astrophysicist, author, and teacher. He will enthrall attendees on Oct. 22 with his expertise about the planet and universe beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Point Loma/Hervey Library.

UCSD remedial math class full, UC considers reinstating SAT

The University of California Board of Regents is considering reinstating SAT and ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions as early as Fall 2028 after removing the requirement in 2020. If the regents reinstate the requirement, the first applicant group that could be affected by the change would be the class of 2032.

City College students explore options beyond campus at Fall Transfer Fair

San Diego City College student Josephine Arias approached the blue and gold table representing the University of California, Riverside at the campus’ annual fall transfer fair. Veronica Zendejas was waiting for her, ready to share what to know about UCR. “I personally love UCR because it is one of...

Threats of expulsion and suspension won’t stop cheating, only better exam security will

Universities place enormous weight on exams; some professors hinge a student’s entire grade on one midterm and one final exam, determining whether students pass a course at all. With so much riding on these assessments, students should be able to trust that everyone is taking the exams under fair conditions.

More strife for Grossmont school board – conservative bloc fractures over misconduct allegations

Conservative members of the Grossmont school board blocked an official reprimand of one of their own after public records revealed the trustee leaked confidential information and attempted to secretly influence the superintendent through proxies. While trustee Jim Kelly avoided censure, his method of doing so did nothing to offset the...

Grossmont Union High School District board member to be formally reprimanded

Crusaders stir from 0-6 slumber, grab 48-0 win

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. At 0-6, the season wasn’t necessarily over for the Mater Dei Catholic High School football team. In fact, the much more crucial second part of the season was just about ready to start. The Crusaders...

FHS Football Defeats San Marcos

On Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m., Flashes Varsity Football traveled to San Marcos High School for an away game. The Flashes played well and defeated San Marcos 51-15. JV team also defeated San Marcos, 21-14. This week, FHS will travel to Hueneme High School. JV game begins at 4 p.m., followed by the Varsity game at 7 p.m. Above, a group of Flashes Varsity players take down a San Marcos player. Below, Flashes Varsity No. 2 runs into the end zone, scoring for the Flashes during Friday night’s game. FHS Varsity is 4-2 overall so far this season. Photo by Crystal Gurrola.

San Diego at the Heart of New Native American Studies Curriculum

Here are the morning’s top stories on Friday, October 9, 2026. California now has a statewide guide for teaching about Native American history and culture. In the community of Bonsall in San Diego County, a high school teacher is weaving the curriculum into his history class. Central Valley leaders...

SDSU opens lab in Mission Valley for the study of sustainable water management

Aviara Oaks Middle School Opens Modernized Campus for the 2026/27 School Year

CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 6, 2026) – Carlsbad Unified School District has completed the modernization of Aviara Oaks Middle School. The $30,237,032 project was completed in time for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, welcoming students and staff back to an updated campus. Measure HH funded the project.

Chula Vista teen hospitalized after being left on hot school bus, mom says

A Chula Vista mother said her 15-year-old Hilltop High School student with autism was repeatedly left sitting on a hot school bus without air conditioning and was later hospitalized for severe dehydration. Marisol Wojciechowski said her son, Gabriel, a freshman, and a handful of his classmates with special needs are...

San Diego State Can Barnacle Your Car After 5 Unpaid Tickets. Your HOA Can’t.

San Diego State University will put a yellow Barnacle across your windshield if your car has five or more unpaid parking violations more than 21 days past due. Getting it off, according to the university's transportation office, costs a $150 immobilization fee, a $300 refundable deposit and every outstanding fine, all due within 48 hours of the device going on or the car may be towed.

Grossmont Union High Trustee faces censure over disclosure of confidential information

The Grossmont Union High District board on Thursday will decide whether to censure Trustee Jim Kelly for his alleged disclosure of confidential information as part of an effort to influence district policy. The proposed censure resolution said, among other things, that Kelly disclosed confidential, attorney-client privileged information to unauthorized people...

Board Action Summary 10-6-26

Board of Education (Board) meeting agendas are posted at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/csba/sandiegousd. Inquiries regarding an item on a board meeting agenda may be directed to Board Services Office by emailing to [email protected] or calling (619) 725-5550. Meetings are livestreamed at https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education. Meeting videos are posted at https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/board_actions. The Board Action Summary...

Leading the way: CHS football captains

It takes great leadership to create a legacy like Carlsbad High football has done. This year’s varsity captains, Elijah Quebedeaux, Trent Kellas, Darian Webb, Kai Brown and Dylan Sims, take great pride in their roles as they hope to claim a championship title this season. Senior has been in...

New Athletic Director: Sam Eshelman CHS Alumni Takes Over

Day by day Carlsbad High School is improving the campus’s departments and opportunities. Bringing in Sam Eshelman, the new athletic director and a proud CHS alumni, brings the athletics to a new standard and empowers students to reach their fullest potential. “My goal is not only in terms of...

Superintendent's Response to Verbal Attack on San Diego

Superintendent Fabi Bagula, Ph.D. reflects and responds to the President's verbal attack on San Diego and Los Angeles. As a former classroom teacher, I know that students bring the world into our schools—the headlines they encounter, the conversations they overhear, and the questions they carry. After hearing the president invoke attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego, followed by applause, my first concern is for our students. Are they frightened? Confused? Wondering what those words mean for their families and the place they call home?

4 Calif. High School Students Disciplined for ‘Harmful’ AI-Generated Blackface Image Posted on TikTok

“Racial stereotypes are harmful and have no place in our schools,” said San Marcos High School Principal Dare Holdren

California's universal transitional kindergarten faces growing pains with facilities, behavior and play-based learning

Last year, San Diego parent Mayra Alvarez enrolled her 4-year-old daughter in transitional kindergarten, or TK, so she could attend the public school in their neighborhood alongside children of all backgrounds in lieu of private preschool. "What worked incredibly is the community: We were able to walk to school," Alvarez...