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VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Ventura teachers, other workers set date for planned strike

(This story has been updated to correct an error regarding the expiration dates of the previous union contracts.) Teachers and other school employees in Ventura will go on strike on Dec. 2 if they haven’t agreed on a new union contract by then. The union for teachers and the one for other employees held a news conference Nov. 12 outside of the Ventura Unified School District’s adult education center, where union members and leaders announced the upcoming strike date. Members of the two unions voted nearly unanimously last month to authorize a strike if they couldn't reach an agreement with the district on a new contract. With almost 14,000 students, Ventura Unified is the fourth largest school district in Ventura County. A strike would be the first in the district's history, and probably the first in the county's history, union officials said. "We are ready to fight for a fair and equitable contract," said Carol Peek, the president of the union for most non-teacher employees. "We are ready to strike for an agreement that we all deserve." The two sides are still trying to avert a strike. The bargaining teams met twice earlier in the week, days before the union's

Ventura, 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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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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The National Law Review

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School District Violated Labor Code By Rejecting Applicants Based On Expunged Misdemeanor Convictions

A.S. v. Los Angeles Unified Sch. Dist. , 123 Cal. App. 5 th 519 (2026) Two applicants for employment with the Los Angeles Unified School District (one for a part-time after-school program position and the other for a legal secretary position) were rejected based on their prior misdemeanor convictions (for battery and grand theft, respectively), both of which had been expunged pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 1203.4. The District contended that its duty to protect students required it to screen out applicants with nearly any criminal conviction, notwithstanding expungement. The trial courts in the two separate actions granted summary judgment to the applicants, and the Court of Appeal affirmed in this consolidated appeal, holding that the District violated Cal. Lab. Code § 432.7, which prohibits employers from asking about or utilizing expunged convictions. The Court further held that the statutory exceptions upon which the District relied did not apply because no law required the District to obtain information about, or prohibited it from hiring individuals with, the particular misdemeanor convictions at issue (misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor grand theft).

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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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

Coastal View

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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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Photographer Who Covered High School Football Team for Free for 28 Years Suddenly Banned

A photographer who has covered a Los Angeles high school football team for free over the past 28 years says she was abruptly told she could no longer take photos, despite meeting all the required qualifications. Photographer Judy Collins has been capturing images of football games at Van Nuys High...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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LAUSD Moves to Keep Black Student Plan as Federal Probe Continues

Los Angeles Unified is still trying to hold the Black Student Achievement Plan in place while federal civil rights officials take another look at whether the program hands out help by race. The Office for Civil Rights reopened that question in the spring. An open file is not a finding.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Los Angeles Times

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Prep talk: Van Nuys gets back its No. 1 quarterback in time for playoffs

Isaiah Palomino returns at quarterback for the Wolves just in time for City Section Division III football playoffs.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

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CCHS knocked out of playoffs by Chino Hills

The Culver High School varsity football teams’ season is over after Chino Hills eliminated the Centaurs in a heartbreaking 28-21 overtime loss at Chino Hills High School last Friday night. The Centaurs finished the season with a 7-4 record and a first place 5-0 Pioneer League record. They were...

Culver City, CA · 1d

Hollywood Unlocked

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USC Launches “The Business of Beyoncé” Graduate Course, and It’s Already Sold Out

Beyoncé’s business moves will now be part of a graduate course at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. The course, titled “The Business of Beyoncé,” prepares students for careers in media, branding, management, and entertainment. According to AfroTech, Shaun Harper, a university professor and professor of Education, Business, and Public Policy at ... Read more

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

News Channel 312

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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

USA TODAY

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How to watch Temecula Valley vs Simi Valley CIF-SS high school football playoffs

Temecula Valley takes on Simi Valley tonight as the 2026 CIF-SS football postseason ramps up across southern California. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the California high school football playoff 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 Temecula Valley vs. Simi Valley postseason 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 Temecula Valley vs. Simi Valley When is Temecula Valley vs Simi Valley? Temecula Valley takes on Simi Valley on Nov. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PST. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 13 Super 25 Watch Temecula Valley vs. Simi Valley This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Temecula Valley vs Simi Valley CIF-SS high school football playoffs Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced

Simi Valley, 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

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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Hart district names new assistant superintendent of HR

News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Jason d’Autremont as the new assistant superintendent of human resources, the district […] The post Hart district names new assistant superintendent of HR appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Santa Clarita, CA · 3d

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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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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

The Mary Sue

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Orange County mother almost sent her child to the AI Alpha School. After touring the school, she pulled her deposit: ‘It felt cold and sterile’

Zoe Lu (@leadwithzoe) claimed she toured an Alpha School in Orange County, California, where she planned to enroll her children. But after the tour, Lu said she pulled her deposit and is no longer interested in sending her children to the AI-led school. Lu, a tech executive, clarified that she was not anti-AI. She told […]

Orange County, CA · 2d

citypridemagazine.com

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A Historic Night for Compton Unified

Three Compton Schools. Three Playoff Victories. One Historic Night. The Hub City League’s First Season Has Already Changed the Game. The Vision Becomes Victory. By Marbella Washington-Allen | City Pride Magazine. On Friday, November 6, Compton’s student-athletes delivered a night this community will celebrate forever. Centennial shut out...

Compton, CA · 2d

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Rio Hondo Prep – El Rancho by the Numbers

Rio Hondo Prep and El Rancho will face each other Friday night at Arcadia High School in the second round of the CIF Division 8 playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers:. Records: Rio Hondo Prep – 8-3 (2-0, 1st in Gold Coast League); El Rancho 9-2 (3-0, 1st in Metro League)

Arcadia, CA · 1d