KESQ News Channel 3 has confirmed the name of a Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Carissa Carrera is a teacher for the district and also serves as the Coachella Valley Teachers Association's President. Neither the Sheriff's Department nor the district has officially named Carrera as a subject of the investigation but News Channel The post Teachers association president under financial crimes investigation for alleged misuse of CVUSD funds appeared first on KESQ.

Would you rather faint every time you’re scared or pee your pants every time you’re scared?. “I would faint every time I’m scared. If I was at the Halloween maze at the Bash, I wouldn’t be embarrassed. I would probably just lay there. I might be used as a prop, because I am really pale and could pass as a dead body, and I lowkey have the proportions. If I was at Halloween horror nights then…hear me out..they’re gonna escort me out of the park, and then they will fire the actor, and I will get a free Fast Pass ticket. Genius, I know, right? They should get fired because they were aiming for me, out of all the people in the crowd!”

With the season slowly coming to an end, Ayala’s Boys Varsity Football was faced with playing their last away game of the regular season against a formidable foe in the Damien Spartans. Games between Damien and Ayala go way back, with the earliest record of the two playing going back to 2004. Coaches and players over the years have built a rivalry between the two teams, both once major powerhouses. With the Bulldogs on the road for this matchup, it would prove to be a factor in the game play and overall outcome.

Chemistry teacher Tina Yu-Wong was recognized as Walnut High School’s teacher of the year on Oct.16 at the annual Salute to Teachers. The Teacher of the Year award is nominated by staff members and is decided by a committee that discusses who is most deserving of the award. Chemistry teacher Garett Lim surprised Yu-Wong by setting up a poster with an invisible ink-like substance and having her students spray the poster, revealing that she had won Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.

LA MIRADA – More than a dozen Downey residents were among the incoming students starting the fall semester at Biola University in La Mirada. Arianna Cardenas majoring in Healthcare Management. Ivan Casas majoring in History. Giovanni Cruz majoring in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Priscilla Gomez majoring in Early Childhood.

On Oct. 28, Mt. SAC President Martha Garcia hosted a forum that gave the campus community progress updates on several solutions to student safety such as the new Student Safety Ambassador program. The student ambassador program as explained by Shannon Carter, the Associate Vice President of Administrative Services, is a...

Amidst mental health concerns, Riverside City College is providing a community space and offering resources to address student needs. Located in the Ralph H. Bradshaw Student Center Heritage Room, RCC students gather every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss mental health with their peers and professionals. Wellness...

Watch as top-ranked Mater Dei clashes with Orange Lutheran in their Southern Section regular season finale

An estimated 12,000 students at public high schools in Riverside County will be offered direct admission to some Cal State University schools next fall without having to submit an application. The Riverside County Office of Education and CSU are offering the first pilot-admission program to 10 CSU campuses, including Cal...

The bell rings, students file in, will the lessons be about American history or the human psyche? Class starts and as Ms. Jennifer Puente stands at the front of the room, you know that whatever you’ll learn, you’ll have fun doing it. Puente has been teaching at Ayala...

Cal Poly Pomona’s rebranding campaign that includes a new logo, motto, website and other promotional materials has received mixed reactions from the campus community. After The Poly Post covered the initial reveal of some visual components released in a CPP Philanthropic Foundation board meeting, students expressed concerns via social media, while faculty and staff showed their frustrations during a rally held by the California Faculty Association Oct. 24.

Many Bulldogs, whether they have taken Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology or Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), recognize Ms. Christy Koenig as a teacher whose students are always eager to come into her class and engage in learning. “Her classroom is very lively and she’s always energetic when we come in...

Cal Poly Pomona’s California Faculty Association chapter held a demonstration on campus Oct. 24, questioning the administration’s use of funds, lack of communication and persisting payroll complications affecting job security and quality of education for students Oct. 24. University President Soraya M. Coley and Provost and Vice President...

This week’s schedule for the Orange County high school football teams. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE THURSDAY Delta League Cypress at El Modena Trabuco Hills at Western Epsilon League El Dorado at Huntington Beach Iota League Santa Ana vs. Canyon at Santa Ana Stadium Sonora vs. Irvine at La Habra Omicron League Portola vs. Pacifica at Bolsa Grande Tango League Loara vs. Costa Mesa at Glover Stadium, 6:30 p.m. Santiago vs. Bolsa Grande at Garden Grove HS FRIDAY Alpha League Edison at San Clemente Los Alamitos at Mission Viejo Bravo League Corona del Mar vs. Yorba Linda at Newport Harbor HS Newport Harbor...

The Loma Linda Academy girls flag football team fell short against Fullerton in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 quarterfinal, losing 27-20. Despite leading 20-12 in the third quarter, the Roadrunners' chances dwindled after a critical interception led to Fullerton’s game-winning score. This was Loma Linda Academy's inaugural varsity season, showcasing admirable determination under coach Patrick Black. The match highlighted standout performances, especially by Fullerton's sophomore quarterback Ava Flores, who threw four touchdowns and completed a game-changing play.

The Renaissance Faire met Halloween spookiness in the pop-up escape room The Tyrant’s Curse, created by the Themed Entertainment Association Club for Bronco Fright Fest Oct. 22-25. The escape room, temporarily set up in the Bronco Student Center, took over a year of planning by a dedicated team from...

For the second year in a row, the girls varsity team finished first place at Mt. San Antonio College on Oct. 26. Marking a historic achievement for CVHS, with the top five runners all placing in the top 30, victory was secured with a score of 83. “They put in...

For most students, October 23 was like any other day of school, but for a handful of daring juniors, this was the fateful day where they would have to take the preliminary SAT test (PSAT) at school. For weeks, students have been preparing to take the PSAT test so when the actual test day came around, they wouldn’t stress too much about it. While the PSAT test is optional, it does provide a variety of benefits and opportunities that make taking the test worth it.

Chapman University impressed many as it soared to new heights on National University Rankings. The university saw an impressive rise in rankings, as it recently reached 121 in the U.S. News Best Colleges report. This is due to strides to increase the quality of education at the university over the last few years, as well as the commitment to give students the resources they need to be successful post-college.