Palomar College welcomes first bachelor’s degree students

RANCHO BERNARDO — Eighty years after Palomar College admitted its inaugural class, the school has reached another milestone: the first class of juniors is working toward a bachelor’s degree this semester at the Rancho Bernardo campus. Only 12 years ago, the state Legislature opened the door for community...

New California law requires schools to test young students’ math skills, provide support

A new law will require all California school districts to test students’ math skills in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. If students need extra support, their schools must provide it. State Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, a Democrat who represents District 39, wrote the bill. Gov. Gavin Newsom...

Looking Back: Alumni Share Their Southwestern Stories

What happens when you look back at the place that helped shape your future? Southwestern College alumni are sharing their personal stories and reflecting on the experiences, mentors and opportunities that made an impact on their lives. Their stories are a reminder that college is about more than a degree — it’s about the people and experiences that can stay with you long after graduation.

Kyle McBride comes back to Poway: A Student Favorite Returns

Kyle McBride, one of this year’s returning teachers to the Poway High School staff, is excited to return to the Titan community. After leaving in 2025 due to budget cuts, he focused on education and enhanced his skills as the Head Education Specialist at Chaparral Middle School. It was...

SDSU is ‘over-enrolled’ and continues to expand

SDSU just hit its 5th consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment. Yet, the CSU Chancellor’s office wants the university to accommodate even more students. The CSU’s initial proposal: $4 million in exchange for SDSU to raise its enrollment target by about 500 students. SDSU accepted the money, but is still negotiating the enrollment target increase.

First North County EMS Corps Class Graduates

County Fire is launching 18 young men and women graduates of its Emergency Medical Services Corps into the emergency medical services field. This group is County Fire’s first North County cohort, following two earlier EMS Corps graduations at Southwestern College in February and June. “Behind every graduate in this...

A commuter student’s guide to UC San Diego

Congrats Triton commuters, you’ve made it to college — except you live off campus and your classes are probably more than an hour away from home with traffic. Whether you’re a frantic first-year or a continuing student looking to survive yet another quarter, you’ve come to the right place. With a year of commuting under my belt, rest assured you can trust me! Before forgetting to pay for parking on the ParkMobile app and getting hit with that $85 ticket or mindlessly doomscrolling during the entire five-hour gap between your classes, consult this guide!

With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics

This article first appeared in EdSource. As California schools struggle to hire enough credentialed arts educators — despite receiving $1 billion annually for arts education — some new elementary school teachers are learning ways to weave arts instruction into traditional academic subjects. At Cal State San Marcos in...

From soccer to social media: PLNU student Lisandru Susini goes viral

According to a report by College Factual, approximately 1.1% of Point Loma Nazarene University’s students are international. Of that group, many come over to play sports at the university level. PLNU boasts an incredible Division II program in multiple areas, including soccer, tennis and volleyball, that international students are able to take part in.

UCSD to stop providing donated cadavers to USC

USC’s facilities do not meet University of California standards for those “specifically designed and maintained for human surgical education and training.” (Tai Sandhu / Daily Trojan file photo) After UC San Diego performed what it called a routine review of USC’s facilities, it determined they no longer...

Eagles gather momentum, face Dons

The Granite Hills High School football team is entering the meat of its 2026 schedule. The No. 5-ranked Eagles (3-1) host No. 4-ranked Cathedral Catholic (2-2) this Friday in a high profile non-league game then jump right into Grossmont Hills League play with home games against the Grossmont Foothillers (Oct. 2) and Steele Canyon Cougars (Oct. 9).

Cambridge School Wins Approval For 6.5-Acre Del Sur Campus, 663 Students

The Cambridge School, a private Christian school currently based at 12,855 Black Mountain Rd. in Rancho Peñasquitos, has won city approval to build a permanent 6.5-acre campus in Del Sur that could eventually hold up to 663 students and 125 staff members. A San Diego hearing officer signed off on the conditional use permit earlier this month, clearing the way for a project years in the making at the southwest corner of Camino Del Sur and Coyote Bush Drive.

Barrera Outlines Education Agenda During Orange County Visit

What does the future of public education look like in California? Richard Barrera, a San Diego school board member and candidate for California superintendent of public instruction, outlined his education priorities during a weekend visit to Orange County. Barrera, a Democrat, was in town for a local Party event, but...

How to watch Abraham Lincoln vs San Marcos high school football

Abraham Lincoln takes on San Marcos tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the California high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Abraham Lincoln vs. San Marcos clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Abraham Lincoln vs. San Marcos When is Abraham Lincoln (California) vs San Marcos? Abraham Lincoln takes on San Marcos on Sep. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PDT. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 2 Super 25 Watch Abraham Lincoln vs. San Marcos This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Abraham Lincoln vs San Marcos high school football Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid

Spartans pick up first football win of 2026 season

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Everyone associated with the Chula Vista High School football team knew it was coming. It seemed only a matter of time. The Spartans, after a 0-4 start, won their first game of the new 2026 season...

Mold concerns keep U.S.'s only school for homeless youth at temporary campuses

San Diego University Offers Clinic After Mumps Outbreak

Public health officials have confirmed a mumps outbreak at San Diego State University (SDSU). Five confirmed and/or probable cases have been identified as of September 18, and all the cases are among student athletes on a single team. The students are no longer considered contagious. In response, the San Diego County Public Health Services hosted a clinic for students to screen for mumps symptoms and also to provide a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine boosters to students who have been identified as a close contact of any of the cases. SDSU is also cautioning students to watch for swelling near the neck or jaw and to avoid risky behaviors, such as sharing food or beverages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average incubation period for mumps is 16–18 days, with a range of 12–25 days, so more cases could come to light on the campus.

Eagles gathering momentum at season midpoint

The Granite Hills High School football team is entering the meat of its 2026 schedule. The No. 5-ranked Eagles (3-1) host No. 4-ranked Cathedral Catholic (2-2) this Friday in a non-league game then jump right into Grossmont Hills League play with home games against the Grossmont Foothillers (Oct. 2) and Steele Canyon Cougars (Oct. 9).

Prep talk: Corona del Mar's unbeaten football team relies on multiple-sport athletes

Nolan Scott, Tucker Murray are JJ Haley are two-sport standouts for the unbeaten Sea Kings.