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A-Town Daily News

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Report: Atascadero school district opens two investigations amid high school principal’s leave

District confirms outside investigation; principal remains on paid leave. – The Atascadero Unified School District has opened two investigations connected to the leave of Atascadero High School Principal Nikki Baca, New Times San Luis Obispo reported. According to New Times, the district hired an outside law firm to investigate allegations...

Atascadero, CA · 1d

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Tritons Open Football Playoffs Friday vs. No. 1 Seed Santa Margarita High

To be the best, you have to beat the best. That’s the challenge facing Jaime Ortiz’s San Clemente High football team this Friday, Nov. 13, when the Tritons travel to Saddleback College to take on No. 1 seed Santa Margarita High to open the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs.

San Clemente, CA · 1d
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The Croft: Half Coach, Half Teacher Guy

Social Studies teacher John Croft may be the magic pill that we need to get through. Photo Illustration courtesy of senior Eiram M Bussell. Last year, San Luis Obispo High School hired John Croft as a social studies teacher. At the end of the first trimester of the 2026-2027 school...

San Luis Obispo, CA · 1d
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Montana State Student Wins $7,500 National Hospitality Scholarship

Montana State University sophomore Mariah Penner received a $7,500 scholarship from the Northwest Chapter of NEWH, a hospitality industry organization, and attended the group’s October gala in Seattle. Penner, from San Luis Obispo, California, is studying business hospitality and international business in the Jake Jabs College of Business and...

Bozeman, MT · 2d
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San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Paso Robles schools deserve answers about credit card use, not a national-style fight | Opinion

The controversy over credit card spending in the Paso Robles school district is starting to look like every other fight dividing this country. Sides formed before the facts did. Some see a trustee’s referral to the district attorney as necessary oversight; others question how the allegations were presented. Some trust the district’s outside investigator; others doubt it. Very few people have seen a receipt, but plenty of minds are made up. I’ve spent a lot of time with the public records and came away convinced of two things: The questions deserve real answers. And the way we’re going about getting them risks producing a result nobody trusts. The card statements released under a narrowed records request list dates, merchants and amounts. They don’t show what was bought, who attended, which fund paid or who approved it. Some charges, like payments to a brewery and a winery or large catering bills, deserve explanation. The district’s own card handbook says staff appreciation meals are a gift of public funds unless the board has adopted a policy approving them. Some charges may break district policy, and some may raise legal questions. The statements alone can’t tell us which. Controls matter, too. The official

Paso Robles, CA · 17h

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Students From Paso Robles High School Volunteer to Unload Food Donations 11.12.2026

Students from Paso Robles high school’s Justserve Club spent part of their Veterans Day assisting in unloading a truckload of donated food and household supplies at Cal Poly. Volunteers carried more than 1,300 cases to pickup stations for about 20 food pantries and community organizations in San Luis Obispo,...

Paso Robles, CA · 1d

Paso Robles Daily News

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School board approves Measure M spending plan, including 12 new Virginia Peterson classrooms

Trustees also buy two special education buses, approve Winifred Pifer playgrounds and records digitization. – The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 6-1 Tuesday, Nov. 10, to approve staff recommendations for spending the remaining Measure M bond money, including about $2 million in repairs and upgrades and a plan to replace six aging portable classrooms with 12 new classrooms at Virginia Peterson Elementary School, according to district staff.

Paso Robles, CA · 1d

Paso Robles Daily News

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Letter: School board should investigate allegations, not dismiss them

After watching the November 10th board meeting, I am utterly disappointed in the actions and comments of several board members. Very serious allegations involving the potential misuse of public funds have been brought forward. Regrettably, those allegations have once again cast a shadow over the reputation of PRJUSD. Multiple trustees understandably expressed frustration with the manner in which these allegations were presented. However, several then went considerably further: publicly dismissing the allegations, directing personal insults at the complaining trustee, apologizing to the staff members whose conduct was being questioned, and calling for the censure of the trustee who raised the concerns.

Paso Robles, CA · 17h

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Dos Pueblos High School Opens New Engineering Lab in Goleta

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — Students at Dos Pueblos High School will have more room to bring their ideas to life when the Virgil Elings Center for Creative Learning opens Thursday. The center houses an 11,000-square-foot Product Innovation and Design Lab for the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy. Students will be able to build prototypes and improve The post Dos Pueblos High School Opens New Engineering Lab in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Goleta, CA · 1d

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District unions authorize a strike

On Oct. 13 at 4 p.m., the two Ventura Unified School District unions known as Ventura Unified Education Association and Ventura Education Support Professionals Association rallied and hosted a strike authorization vote in front of the district office located at 255 W Stanley Avenue before the 6 p.m. board meeting.

Ventura, CA · 4d

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Santa Barbara Unified Celebrates New DPEA Learning Facility at Dos Pueblos High School

Santa Barbara Unified School District celebrated the grand opening of a new Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy (DPEA) facility, the Virgil Elings Center for Creative Learning, on Thursday, Nov. 12, marking a major milestone in expanding hands-on career preparation for local students. Located at Dos Pueblos High School, the facility provides...

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d

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Cate announces new Head of School after Lockett steps down

Longtime Cate School employee Sandi Pierce has been named Acting Head of School by Cate’s Board of Trustees, after former Head of School Alexandra Lockett announced her decision to step down last week. In a letter from Lockett to the Cate community, she said she decided to step down...

Carpinteria, CA · 2d

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Camarillo Girls Basketball team captain leads by example

From the very first time she stepped onto the hardwood as a third grader, Emerson Martin knew she had found her thing. Her journey from a soccer kid to a baller wasn’t always easy, though. Through years of hard work and a dedication to excellence, she excelled both on...

Camarillo, CA · 3d

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Ventura Unified board puts plan to close schools on pause

Ventura Unified School District leaders have promised families that they will no longer close any of its 26 campuses next school year. During a Nov. 10 meeting, the five board of education members agreed to pause their plan to close schools , which was initiated roughly a year ago to avoid further layoffs amid declining enrollment and looming budget deficits. If the board does decide to close any campuses, they will not do so before the 2028-29 school year, trustees said. “We have put people through a rollercoaster of emotions and we have to own that, but I don’t think that moving forward just to not have people stay uncomfortable in the uncertainty is the right decision,” Trustee Sabrena Rodriguez said. The school closures advisory committee, made up of 23 parents, teachers, students and other volunteers, met eight times from March through October and ultimately submitted its list of recommendations to the board last month. The group did not recommend closing any of the district’s four middle schools or five high schools. Instead, the committee recommended Lemon Grove School as its top choice for closure, followed by Mound Elementary, Poinsettia Elementary, E.P. Foster Elementary, Sheridan Way Elementary and Junipero Serra

Ventura, CA · 2d

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Ventura teachers, staff on brink of first strike in district's 50-year history

Teachers and staff in the Ventura Unified School District are on the brink of a strike. If it happens, it’ll be the first teachers strike in the district's history. Two unions, the Ventura Unified Education Association (VUEA) and the Ventura Education Support Professionals Association, announced their intention to walk out if a deal can’t be reached. Sarah McLaughlin, president of the VUEA, said the strike would begin Dec. 2. If that happens, it’ll be the first time the Ventura Unified School District has had to deal with a teachers strike in its 50-year history. Ventura Unified serves 13,800 students and has approximately 1,200 unionized employees. Unionized teachers and support staff are asking for more money. The district’s new offer includes a raise but also shared costs in health benefits. In other words, help pay for the rising cost of healthcare benefits. A spokesperson for the district explains that Ventura Unified is dealing with higher costs in providing benefits to its employees. “In 2024, the district and the employee unions agreed that they would come back to the table to discuss if health and welfare costs increased over $23 million, and they have,” said Heather McGowan, the VUSD Labor Relations spokesperson.

Ventura, CA · 13h

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Edison Scholars program accepts applications

High school seniors can apply for a $50,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering or math through the Edison Scholars program. The program is accepting applications from students intersted in STEM careers until January. Edison International has awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to 850 students...

Ventura, CA · 1d

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Ventura wins Backyard Brawl game

On Sept. 18, VHS and BHS had a rivalry matchup. The Cougars went on to win 42-3, pushing their season record to three wins and one loss. On the other hand, the Bulldogs’ record went to zero wins and four losses. The annual rivalry game known as the “Backyard Brawl” dates back to 63 years ago when Buena High School first opened in 1961. During the week of the game, VHS had theme days to bring attention to the upcoming matchup. Both of the student sections had students in them. VHS put up 21 points in the first quarter to set the tone against the Bulldogs. Mustafa Ciftcioglu ‘28 said, “I think that Buena was really, really bad.”

Ventura, CA · 4d

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Santa Ynez football coach Josh McClurg steps down as head coach

Santa Ynez football coach Josh McClurg decided to step down from his head coach responsibilities after 14 seasons on Monday afternoon. McClurg came off the 2026 season, where the Pirates finished as Ocean League Champions, with a 6-5 overall record and was a perfect 4-0 in league play. “It was...

Santa Ynez, CA · 3d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Goleta Preschool Closes After Gun Shop Moves Next Door

A “for lease” sign is out in front of Here We Grow, the now-closed preschool in west Goleta whose enrollment grew precarious after a gun shop moved next door. Owner Heather Robbins was open for six months at her new location at 7433 Hollister Avenue, when nearby residents noticed her preschool’s new neighbor. By the time fall rolled around, half her families had pulled out, and she had no new enrollments.

Goleta, CA · 4d