Poway High teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct

A Poway High School teacher is on administrative leave this weekend while detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and school district officials investigate allegations of misconduct. The SDSO issued a news release Thursday saying that on Oct. 30, deputies became aware of allegations of misconduct involving a...

Early returns show several San Diego County school bond measures passing

School district leaders throughout San Diego County are waiting to see whether voters have approved their bond measures. As of Monday morning, “yes” votes are leading in most districts, including Mountain Empire Unified. “We’re cautiously optimistic,” said Patrick Keeley, superintendent of Mountain Empire Unified. “We're excited about the...

San Diego school board president Richard Barrera is elected California school superintendent, AP projects

Democrat Richard Barrera has been elected as California's next Superintendent of Public Instruction, AP projects, in a battle between two school board presidents.

Football Senior Day Spoiled by San Diego

DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake Football celebrated its seniors prior to Saturday's game versus San Diego, but from the start of the game, the Toreros relied on their running game, which carried them to a 40-17 victory. San Diego won the coin toss and elected to receive, putting the...

Torrey Pines shuts out Helix for flag football CIF championship

CHULA VISTA – Torrey Pines defended its place atop San Diego flag football Saturday, shutting out Helix 13-0 to win the Open Division championship and secure its second consecutive section title. Alexa Avila scored both touchdowns, returning a punt 50 yards for the opening score before turning a screen...

School Districts' Negligence and Nuisance Claims Against Social Media Companies Rejected by California Court of Appeal

Some short excerpts from the long decision Thursday in Social Media Cases (San Diego Unified School Dist. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.) by California Court of Appeal Justice Anne Richardson, joined by Justices Elwood Lui and Stephen Goorvitch):. In recent years, various plaintiffs have brought numerous legal claims against social media...

Poway High School teacher placed on leave following allegations of misconduct

A Poway High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave due to allegations of inappropriate behavior on campus. NBC 7 San Diego talked with several parents who heard about those allegations, but they declined to go on camera. District officials also didn’t want to talk on camera, but they shared with us the letter that was sent out to parents.

San Diego school board president Richard Barrera is elected California school superintendent, AP projects

Democrat Richard Barrera has been elected as California's next Superintendent of Public Instruction, AP projects, in a battle between two school board presidents.

Palomar College Governing Board Selects Next Leader

SAN MARCOS, CA (November 5, 2026) — Following a national search that engaged district and community stakeholders, the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board announced their selection of Dr. Tina Recalde as the Superintendent/President during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2026. Dr. Recalde will be the 12th Superintendent/President in the 80-year history of the district. Employment contract details are being finalized and will be presented for formal approval at the Governing Board meeting on November 10, 2026. Dr. Recalde, has been serving as the district’s Interim Superintendent/President since December 2025.

CIF tackle football playoff pairings set

Seeding for the San Diego Section tackle football playoffs has been completed. There are the usual surprises and usual suspects. The four Open Division qualifiers include the top-seeded Carlsbad Lancers (9-1), second-seeded Cathedral Catholic Dons (7-3), third-seeded Mission Hills Grizzles (8-2) and fourth-seeded Santa Fe Christian Eagles (10- 0). Overall,...

Chula Vista university group to meet again

A group tasked with shaping a future university district in eastern Chula Vista will host another planning meeting next week. The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force on Friday will discuss identifying potential financing options and funding strategies to support the creation of a future multi-university campus known as the University Innovation District.

San Diego Christian quietly transitions to online-only programs

San Diego Christian College now appears to offer courses solely online. inewsource has been covering the college, particularly its financial challenges, for years. I reported the latest earlier this year: The small, 50-year-old college vacated its lease and moved out of the Riverview Parkway property in Santee. Officials did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

DPHS defeats SMHS in crosstown rivalry football game

The game between Dos Pueblos High School and San Marcos High School on Oct. 30 was a game to remember. In the first half, SMHS got 15 points while DPHS had nine. Throughout most of the remainder of the game, neither team scored anything else. In the end, DPHS came back with a touchdown, making the DPHS crowd celebrate vibrantly with the win. SMHS got a penalty kick in the last five seconds of the game but missed slightly, allowing DPHS to win by one point.

San Marcos Preschoolers Try Hard Hats as District Targets Construction Careers at Age 4

Students as young as four and five years old in San Marcos are getting an early look at life on a construction site, trying on hard hats and other safety gear as part of a new push by San Marcos Unified School District to introduce career education in transitional kindergarten classrooms. The lessons landed this week at Knob Hill Elementary School, where a new campus is currently under construction, giving students a live backdrop for the career lesson playing out just outside their windows.

Three local prep teams make the playoffs

Only three local football teams survived into the CIF playoffs, but each enters postseason play with varying degrees of optimism. Those teams are Escondido Charter, San Pasqual and Classical Academy.  Unfortunately, Escondido, Orange Glen and San Pasqual Academy failed to qualify for postseason play. So let’s take a closer look at those squads whose seasons are still alive. Based upon […] The post Three local prep teams make the playoffs first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

Poway High School teacher placed on leave following allegations of misconduct

Poway Unified provides update on Del Sur Elementary mold issue

School administrators shared findings from its investigation into mold that shut the elementary down and shared what the next steps are as well as the price tag.

Falcons flag football to play Helix for CIF championship on Saturday

LA JOLLA – Torrey Pines flag football defeated Carlsbad 28-17 on Nov. 3 in the San Diego Section Open Division semifinals, advancing to Saturday’s championship game against Helix at Olympian High School in Chula Vista. The Falcons captured the Div. I section championship last season after finishing runner-up...

SDSU students faced long waits to cast votes

San Diego State University students Mason Finta and Nathan Cudal voted for the first time in this election. Finta took the opportunity seriously. He said he felt “important.” Cudal was excited about it. He even skipped “pizookie Tuesday” for the occasion. But the experience came at...

California school board presidents face off in race for state superintendent

California voters will choose Tuesday between two school board presidents who are running to become the state's next Superintendent of Public Instruction.