The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

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Actors act up in SAG

Actors act up in SAG

Kk DeMello, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

When Hollywood writers and actors started their strike back in May, they had no idea how long this would last. But what they did know was they would never go back to working long hours with little pay,...

Kellen Torrey goes up for a layup while warming up for the 2023 “Simply Basketball: Battle of the Bay” game.

‘Boy Wonder’ inspires next generation

Caleb Yi and Noah Young October 5, 2023

Cal High 2023 graduate Kellen Torrey has created a new basketball documentary, sharing the story of his hardworking lifestyle and basketball career. His documentary, “Boy Wonder”, was created when...

Elysia Oliquiano practices lines for Cal High’s Theater 3 class. The sophomore has a role in a new Apple TV show.

Elysia Oliquiano’s next big step in acting

Camille Miller and Eva Brooks October 5, 2023

Working on big movie sets with celebrities such as Jennifer Garner was the next big step for Elysia Oliquiano’s acting career. By landing a role in a major Apple TV show, “The Last Thing He Told Me”,...

Try these area activities for some summer fun

Try these area activities for some summer fun

Dallas Nowlin, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Every year, students all over America eagerly await summer vacation. But when August rolls around and they go back to school, people ask “What did you do this summer?” Suddenly, the cat’s got their...

Top 10 food to enjoy this summer

Kk DeMello, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

With spring hopping away and summer creeping closer and closer, this means two things: no more vile cafeteria slop for three months and pure food freedom. But with all this new freedom you may be asking...

Members of Cal Highs Dungeons and Dragons Club play a session in the school library.

Dungeons and Dragons club rolls on with Saturday summer sessions

Vedant Desikamani, Assistant News Editor May 26, 2023

The Dungeons and Dragons Club at Cal High has always been known as a place to socialize and play a very well-known and popular board game. But this year, it’s coming to the Contra Costa County Library...

Six of Crows and the Scythe are among the books Californian staff writers recommend for summer reads.

Add these books to your summer reading list

Californian Staff, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Summer is approaching and soon students won’t be obligated to read classic literature that - let’s be honest - bores most of us. With the exception of a handful of classical bookworms, being forced...

The live-action Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling comes to theaters.

There are so many movies to look forward to this summer

Sia Lele, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Summer means pool parties and vacations, but it also means popcorn, 3D glasses, a cold slushy, and being able to watch movies to your heart’s content without having to worry about getting up the next...

Tunes for your summer playlist

Riya Reddy, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Refreshingly cold ice cream, the beach, the perfect summer tan, and attending state fairs. Summer is by far the best time for creating joyous memories and is the one motivation for students when school...

Live Action “Little Mermaid” has horrors under the sea

Anika Choudhary, Online & Podcast Editor May 26, 2023

When Disney announced that they would be making a live-action interpretation of “The Little Mermaid”, I’m sure they weren’t expecting a sea of so much controversy. Ever since it was publicized...

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