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The new school year is here, but the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks. Returning to school can be fun and exciting, with every day bringing new experiences, but it can also be di...

Name: Christian Manuel Perez Age: 17 High School: Golden Valley High School GPA: 4.5 Community and School Involvement: Through St. Francis Church, I was able to get involved in community service p...

  Name: Hector Leonzo Age: 27 High School: BHS College: Recently graduated from CSUB Major: Mathematics Q: Who has been your inspiration academically and why? A: “It all started wh...

Chelsea Zent’s days are packed. An eighth-grade English teacher at Norris Middle School, she spends her days instilling students with a love of literature and language, then it’s home to...

Name: Andrew Cruz Age: 17 High School: South High School GPA: 4.28 Community and School Involvement: ASB, swim, cross country, band, church, Leo’s Club College: University of California Irv...

Name: Cody Garcia Age: 18 High School: Liberty High School GPA: 4.0 Community and School Involvement: Spanish Honors Society, Link Crew, Key Club, Drama Club, LHS Chamber Chorale & Chorale C...

Name: Brianna Curtis Age: 17 High School: Stockdale High School GPA: 4.5 Community and School Involvement: Three-sport varsity athlete for four years (cross country, soccer, track); captain of c...

What is a mother supposed to do when all of her children have left the nest? For Jo Ann Rivera, the next step was a no-brainer. “I wanted to find a job that I liked doing. The only experience...

What started as a solemn occasion — the funeral for a high school band mate — culminated in the rebirth of a group of musicians who were once part of one of the premiere high school marc...

ARVIN — There was a lot to see at the Arvin High School campus on Cinco de Mayo — a car show, food booths and more — but most eyes were downcast. That’s because, thanks to...