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Merced Sun-Star

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‘We want to see change': Merced voters make their voices heard

The line to enter the Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Auditorium on the UC Merced Campus stretched nearly around the building Tuesday as a crowd of students waited to vote, many for the first time. Across the county, voters cast more than 42,000 ballots. More than 6,000 people voted in person on Election Day and, according to Registrar of Voters Melvin Levey, ballot boxes had to be cleared up to three times throughout the day. The last voters concluded just before midnight. Levey also noted the county received about 2,000 provisional or conditional ballots from people who registered to vote at the same time they cast their ballots. “We have to go through and check and make sure that the voter is eligible to vote in this election,” Levey said, which means confirming they have not voted in another county, are at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Merced County. Those votes have yet to be tabulated, as they require extra processing time. UC Merced students talk about why they voted While waiting in line to vote, some UC Merced students reflected on the issues that brought them to the polls. From cuts

Merced County, CA · 3d

High School On SI

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Official California High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIF First-Round Matchups and State Championship Schedule

Official 2026 California high school football playoff brackets, CIF Southern Section matchups, all 10 sections and state championship dates.

California · 3d

USA TODAY

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California high school football playoffs: Dates, brackets, schedule

The 2026 high school football postseason is right around the corner for California. The Golden State kicks off its playoffs for the entirety of the state over the next couple of weeks. The state also features some of the best talent in the nation. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) remains th e No. 1 overall team in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25, which would give them the top overall seed in a hypothetical College Football Playoff-like bracket for the high school level. With the postseason featuring the best of the best in California, that means many players who are top recruits for colleges will be in action. Here's what you need to know about the California football playoffs, including when it starts and how to watch: When do the 2026 California high school football playoffs start? The 2026 California high school football playoffs kick off on Friday, Nov. 6, for most sections in the state. However, the playoffs for the CIF Southern Section Division 1 begin one week later on Friday, Nov. 13. How to watch California high school football playoff games California high school football playoff games can be streamed on the NFHS Network. Here's how to

California · 1d

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These 10 California Middle Schools Were Just Ranked The Best In The State By U.S. News

Some schools are known for their music programs. Others stand out for challenging academics, specialized STEM classes, or giving students a head start on high school. California has plenty of impressive campuses, but these schools have earned some serious attention. One brings middle and high school students together under the...

California · 5d

Merced Sun-Star

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Week 11 of Merced County high school football: 5 games to watch

It’s the final week of the regular season in high school football, and there are some big matchups slated for Friday night. None is bigger than the 46th Santa Fe Bowl between Merced and Atwater, which will determine the champion of the Central California Conference. The matchup features a Merced team that has been dominant during CCC play, outscoring its league opponents 214-27, against an Atwater squad that has rattled off four consecutive victories after starting the season 0-5. The Bears, who are 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the CCC, are the clear favorite. The Falcons, who are 4-5 and 4-0 in the CCC, will have home-field advantage. “We started out 0-5 and we’re 4-0 now in league and going for a championship,” Atwater junior running back/linebacker Hudson Pimentel told the Merced Union High School District’s Shawn Jansen. “It’s going to be exciting.” Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Dave Honey Stadium in Atwater. Here’s a look at the four other key games this week: Hughson at Hilmar: The Yellowjackets have been flawless up to this point, going 9-0 and 5-0 in the Trans-Valley League. But to finish off a TVL title and perfect regular season, the Yellowjackets will

Merced County, CA · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

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California high school suspends football program after alleged misconduct caught on video

A California school district has canceled all remaining varsity, junior varsity and freshman football games and practices at one of its high schools following allegations of misconduct involving members of the varsity team. One team member was arrested in connection with the alleged misconduct. Officials overseeing Fred C. Beyer High School of Modesto also said that varsity head football coach Mike Young was placed on administrative leave late last week after Beyer administrators received reports of cellphone videos involving the alleged misconduct. School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery. “We are deeply troubled by allegations involving members of the Fred C. Beyer High School football program,” the Modesto City Schools district said Friday in a statement. “These allegations are extremely serious and have no place in our schools or athletic programs.” The decision to suspend the football program eliminated last week’s set of games and another this week. Few details about what led to the decision have been released. Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason. The

Modesto, CA · 5d

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This California College Was Just Named The State’s Top Hidden Gem For 2027

Every Wednesday afternoon since 1931, a women’s college in Southern California has hosted tea. Not once in a while. Every single week, for nearly a century. Then I learned the founder landed on the cover of Time magazine in 1926 for helping invent a whole new kind of college system.

California · 1d

Merced Sun-Star

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Merced claims fourth consecutive CCC title with Santa Fe Bowl win over Atwater

The Merced High football team claimed its spot on the Central California Conference throne once again with a dominant 45-13 victory over Atwater in a battle of the two CCC unbeaten teams in Santa Fe Bowl 56 on Friday night at Dave Honey Stadium. Senior running back Dougie Andrews led the way, rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns as the Merced offense started clicking in the second half. The Bears won their fourth consecutive CCC championship and extended their CCC winning streak to 26 consecutive victories. “Oh man, it feels amazing,” said Andrews, who rushed for 131 yards in the second half. “We just put everything on it, and we stacked day by day, one game at a time. We stay focused, and now we’re here. It feels amazing. I can’t even explain it.” It’s the first time Merced has won four consecutive CCC championships during Rob Scheidt’s 31 years as the head coach. “It’s not an easy thing,” Scheidt said. “I’m really proud of this group because they trusted us, and you know they’ve got friends who aren’t here with them now. But they trusted the process of becoming a team, and I felt like they did a

Merced, CA · 7h

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Opening round of 2026 high school football playoffs around the Central Section

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Highlights, scores, and brackets from the first round of CIF Central Section high school football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Semifinal round - Bakersfield at Central East, Clovis West at Buchanan. DIVISION 1-A Garces 41, Clovis North 0. Tulare Union 27, Liberty (Bakersfield) 21.

Fresno, CA · 21h

High School On SI

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California High School Girls Volleyball Playoffs: 10 Section Championship Showdowns

California high school girls volleyball playoff preview featuring Mater Dei vs. Sierra Canyon and championship matchups across all 10 CIF sections.

California · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Madera South graduate continues family legacy, wins national FFA award

Saray Madriz, a Madera South High School graduate, became the first California student in 20 years to win a National FFA Proficiency Award in Small Animal Production.

Madera, CA · 2d

BroBible

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‘Concerned’ California High School Parents Betray Football Coach In Push To Expose Illegal Recruiting

Parents of Westlake High School football players have seemingly turned on the coaching staff. They’ve brought concerns of potential wrongdoing to the attention of rivals. Letters have been written to nearby schools suggesting the program is illegally recruiting players to Westlake. Their motivations remain a bit unclear. The accusations have created controversy surrounding the Warriors. […] The post ‘Concerned’ California High School Parents Betray Football Coach In Push To Expose Illegal Recruiting appeared first on BroBible.

Westlake Village, CA · 2d

sanjoseinside.com

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Schools to Get Billions with Passage of Prop. 3

California schools dodged a steep revenue cut on Tuesday as voters permanently extended an income tax on the wealthy. Proposition 3, put forth by the state’s largest teachers union, is headed to approval, with 59% Yes and 41% No votes with about half of the ballots counted, as of Nov. 4.

California · 1d

SportsGrid

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The Sporting Tribune Southern Section Division 1 Playoff Preview

The high school regular season is over! Now the California Interscholastic Federation postseason brackets begin! The Southern Section, which makes up Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Gabriel Valley, and some parts of San Bernardino County, is the biggest competitive region in the state- one of the biggest sections in the country. There are 14 different brackets representing different levels of play. The Division 1 playoff features eight of the best teams in the country, highlighted by previous national champions St. John Bosco, Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, and Sierra Canyon. There are treasures of Division 1 talent playing in this playoff. I can't wait to break it all down. Those four matchups are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, one week after the other Southern Section divisions begin postseason play. Here's an early preview.

California · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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‘Declining enrollment’: What Happens to Fresno Unified if SEDA Passes?

Opponents of the SEDA project argued that the planned annexation and development of 9,000 acres in southeast Fresno could lead to school closures and funding losses due to declining enrollment in local school districts.

Fresno, CA · 2d

Times of San Diego

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1 in 3 California community college students don’t return the following term

This story was originally published by EdSource. 1 in 3 California community college students who take courses in the fall don’t return the following spring. Fewer than half persist in their studies for three consecutive semesters. Over the last decade, community colleges’ retention rates have not significantly improved. Meanwhile,...

California · 12h

CBS Sacramento

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Modesto teachers vote on whether to authorize first strike in more than 40 years

Teachers in Modesto City Schools are voting on whether to authorize a strike, potentially setting the stage for the district's first teacher walkout in more than four decades.

Modesto, CA · 1d

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Playing for Mason: Anzar High football team’s tribute

When Francisco Zendejas arrived at Anzar High School, Mason Gomes was his first friend, and he joined this year’s football team intending to play alongside him. Instead, on Nov. 7, Zendejas and the team will take the field in the inaugural Mason Bowl, an intra-squad scrimmage, being held in Gomes’ honor following his death when his motorbike hit a parked trailer on July 3.

San Juan Bautista, CA · 2d

Fox News

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Member of largest teachers union in US claims org is 'no longer focused on children,' only 'political power'

A 26-year NEA and California Teachers Association member says unions abandoned classroom instruction to focus on political power and activism.

California · 7h