Several San Diego County schools to close Friday due to high winds

Several schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed on Friday, October 16, due to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service.

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...

Rivalry Games Bring Carlsbad Together:

Rivalry games bring competition and spirit to Carlsbad High school. They give students a reason to come together, support their team and show school spirit. For players, the rivalry creates extra motivation and excitement on the field when they play. For Carlsbad, big rivalry games include Oceanside and La Costa...

Education Spotlight: Lemon Grove, Mound, Poinsettia elementary top closure list as VUSD plans next steps for consolidation

A Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) committee tasked with recommending potential school closures issued an Oct. 13 report ranking elementary schools Lemon Grove, Mound and Poinsettia at the top of their list, followed by E.P. Foster, Sheridan Way and Junipero Serra. Ventura and Buena high schools were exempted from the...

Third-generation star activates Eagles

LAKESIDE — A third generation of athletes from the Spencer clan made its mark in girls flag football action Thursday (Oct. 15). Granite Hills senior running back Brooklynn Spencer established a Grossmont Hills League record with four rushing touchdowns, leading the Eagles past host El Capitan, 34-14. The record applies specifically to league contests.

Palomar College Superintendent/President Finalists Selected

SAN MARCOS, CA (October 15, 2026) – On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Palomar College Governing Board announced the selection of four finalists who will be considered for the Superintendent/President vacancy. A national search has been in process since spring of this year. The finalists are Dr. Nicole Jones,...

Photos, records give new insight into mold problem at Del Sur Elementary School

Exclusive photos obtained by Team 10 are giving the public the first look at the clean-up effort inside Del Sur Elementary School, which was abruptly closed earlier this year due to mold problems.

San Diego school district passes new vacancy appointment process amid election season

The San Diego Unified School District approved a new timeline for appointing a replacement for board president Richard Barrera if he wins the November 3 election for California State Superintendent.

Ramona Child Care Center Rises Halfway, Planned to Serve Up to 230 Children

A new early learning center taking shape on Main Street in Ramona is now halfway finished, with crews racing to close up walls and finish weatherproofing before winter rains arrive. The 12,400-square-foot Children's Paradise campus, designed to resemble an 1880s schoolhouse with siding, brick and a bell tower, is on track for completion in spring 2027, according to the company.

San Marcos edges Ventura in a thriller to secure automatic playoff berth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Repeat after me! San Marcos High School beat Ventura for a second straight day to claim third place in the Channel League and the final automatic playoff berth. Scarlett Holian punched the Royals postseason ticket with an interception near the goal line on a Cougars Hail Mary pass with no The post San Marcos edges Ventura in a thriller to secure automatic playoff berth appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Chula Vista student left sitting in bus under high heat prompts calls for change

Medal of Honor recipient visits San Diego high school

Medal of Honor recipient Captain Royce Williams spoke to students at Steele Canyon High School on Tuesday about his military service and experiences.

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...