Oceanside Unified School District Earns “A” Grade in 2026 School Bond Transparency Report Card

The Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has achieved an “A” grade on the 2026 School Bond Transparency Report Card released by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA). The district scored 24 out of 25 possible points on the association’s annual evaluation rubric. The SDCTA report card...

Santee schools keep students cool and safe as extreme heat hits the region this week

SANTEE (KGTV)- Santee is seeing some of the hottest temperatures in San Diego County this week, and local schools are taking steps to make sure students can keep learning while staying safe. At Cajon Park Elementary School, the extreme heat meant a significant change to the school day. Students were...

Bonita Vista faces second loss of the season against West Hills

On Friday Aug. 28, Bonita Vista High’s (BVH) boys varsity football team faced Westhills in a 20-10 defeat. Last week, BVH lost 28-0 to local rivals Eastlake, however the loss did not get them down. “Every day is a new day and we are not going to let last...

Week 3 Student Athlete Spotlight: Cayden Phillips, Granite Hills

Granite Hills senior Cayden Phillips was named a Hollandia Dairy Student Athlete Spotlight for his achievements in football, lacrosse, and academics.

Chula Vista Teen Builds $100 Ammonia Device, Wins Global Science Prize

Sweetwater Union High School District Office — Site of Student Recognition. Ihan Sung spent under $100 on silicone tubing, polycarbonate parts and a 3-D printer to build a device that creates ammonia without the massive pressure, heat and electricity that industrial plants require. The 17-year-old Eastlake High School senior's low-pressure glow discharge system, built with magnetic confinement and an iron oxide catalyst, earned him fourth place in chemistry at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

Creme of the County: Going Strong For San Diego!

The eleventh annual Creme of the County showcased a wide variety of San Diego County's finest players, and a few from beyond its borders. The Creme De La Creme Game for the event's best showed there is plenty of talent coming up the ranks. Creme of the County, an annual...

UCLA CEO buys 300 student tickets for home opener vs. San Diego State

UCLA football ignited new enthusiasm Saturday for the Bob Chesney era. Fans especially out in Westwood watched the Bruins pummel Cal late 45-24 . Now UCLA students are receiving quite the treat ahead of the Rose Bowl opener against San Diego State. UCLA unveiled this unique special gesture Monday . “UCLA CEO and Director of Athletics Tim Harris has […] The post UCLA CEO buys 300 student tickets for home opener vs. San Diego State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN MARCOS: CSUSM plans 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

SAN MARCOS — California State University San Marcos will hold its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the university’s main campus. The stair climb continues a campus observance commemorating those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Participants will meet near Campus Way...

Sultans blank Brawley, move to 3-0

SANTEE — Kolten “Koko” Thornton caught the pass along the right side, slammed on the brakes, and watched a Brawley defender lose his balance. Then Thornton accelerated down the sideline—and Santana was off and running again. And the Sultan fans chanted like crows, “KO-KO, KO-KO!”

Bulldogs rally past Vaqueros for Trophy

LAKESIDE — El Capitan discovered a sophomore quarterback capable of answering an emergency call Friday night. What the Vaqueros could not find was a clean finish. Two high snaps ruined fourth-down opportunities inside the Ramona 25, and a fourth-quarter fumble provided the Bulldogs with the short field they needed to rally past El Capitan, 27-21, on Military Appreciation Night.

Local high school students finish CNA program during summer

Eight Kearny Mesa High School students spent their summer completing a Certified Nursing Assistant program at San Diego College of Continuing Education and sharing their experiences on Good Morning San Diego.

Highlanders’ big plays beat Saints

SAN DIEGO — Jacob “J.J.” Andrew-Johnson needed only one offensive touch to change the direction of the game. Later, he needed only one defensive read to decide it. Andrew-Johnson caught a 48-yard touchdown pass from Caden Thompson on Helix’s first offensive play of the second half, then returned an interception 98 yards for the decisive score in the fourth quarter as the No. 17 Highlanders defeated St. Augustine, 27-20, on Friday night.

Oh my! West Hills, Grossmont, Santana and Monte Vista are all 2-0 to start season

Two weeks into the 2026 high school football season, six East County teams are undefeated. Kudos go to the Grossmont Foothillers, West Hills Wolf Pack, Monte Vista Monarchs and Santana Sultans for their 2-0 starts. The Christian Patriots and Valhalla Norsemen are both 1-0. Christian kicked off its season with...

Eagles even football record with last-minute thriller, 38-31

The Granite Hills Eagles had their team depth tested in last Friday’s non-league game at Mater Dei Catholic High School in the wake of a 44-29 loss at Oceanside in Week 1. The thought of staring the new season 0-2 was a possibility after trailing 14-0 early on. But the Eagles passed their Week 2 test with a come-from-behind 38-31 victory to even their season opening record at 1-1.

Carlsbad High School placed on lockdown following threatening call

Carlsbad High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following a threatening phone call, though officials confirmed that all students and staff were safe.

Chula Vista Charter School students chase IT careers

Students at a Chula Vista charter school are learning to repair computers and working toward an industry-standard certification that could launch their careers in the technology industry.

Carlsbad High School cleared after phone threat leads to lockdown

District relocates Pacific Rim battery system after neighbors’ concerns

CARLSBAD – After hearing concerns from neighbors, the Carlsbad Unified School District has revised its Pacific Rim Elementary School improvement plans to relocate a proposed battery energy storage system, or BESS. Rob Nye, assistant superintendent for business services at CUSD, told The Coast News that the new BESS location...