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The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Students attended Cal High's annual homecoming dance last Saturday in the school quad. During the dance, a 16 year old boy who doesn't attend Cal allegedly attacked a female assistant principal at the front of the school after trying to leave the dance early.

Boy allegedly attacks female assistant principal during homecoming dance

Ylin Zhu and Mansi Swaminathan October 25, 2024

A female assistant principal was physically assaulted by a 16-year-old boy last Saturday during Cal High’s homecoming dance, police said. The boy, who was not a Cal student, was arrested and taken...

Junior Malakai Sokolova (down) portrays Nick Bottom, while junior Zailey Fogelman portrays Francis Flute in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Caleb Yi, A&E Editor October 25, 2024

Imagine four lovers scattered into an enchanted forest full of magic, mischief, and twists of love. Nothing could go wrong, right?  Cal High’s theater class’s three-night run of William Shakespeare’s...

Popular Disneyland rides like Splash Mountain will be reopened as a new rides.

New Changes Come To Disneyland

Luc Nolthenius, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Disney revealed in August concrete plans for whole new lands and park experiences at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim,  according to USA Today.  There are some mixed opinions about the...

Christina Haaverson stands in front of a plane before taking flight from the Livermore Municipal Airport. From classroom to cockpit, Haaverson exercises her skills as a certified professional private pilot and practices flying on weekends.

Soaring through skies

Sherlyn Hernandez, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

When not in the classroom teaching “Animal Farm” or the power of mindfulness, Christina Haaverson spends occasional weekends soaring through skies as a private pilot. Haaverson’s parents initially...

Rae Anne Crandall, left, and her husband, Jim Crandall,  pose in front of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

Rae Anne Crandall is a ballpark chaser, visits stadiums

Zak Syed, Assistant Features Editor October 10, 2024

Cal High AP Computer Science Principles and A teacher Rae Anne Crandall is a self-proclaimed ballpark chaser. What does that mean? Crandall visits Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums as a hobby, criss-crossing...

Cal High chemistry teacher Manmeet Kaur's business Shfon Skincare has many products to treat acne.

Science teacher is CEO of skincare company

Zoya Iqbal, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Cal High chemistry teacher Manmeet Kaur is the founder and main chemist of her own business she started in 2014 known as “Shfon Skincare.” Through Shfon Skincare, Kaur sells 2,000 units monthly...

Students in Theater IV, a new honors class, rehearse a “Midsummer Nights Dream” for their upcoming performance.

Theater IV is now an honors class

Olivia Jung, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Lights, camera, action! Theater IV, a class for young actors to hone their skills and express themselves clearly, has become an honors course at Cal High this year. Senior CahMai Young was excited...

New photo teacher Angelique Mcintosh, right, looks at test strips from senior Sean Davis, helping him determine which of his photos he should use during the Advanced Photo class. Mcintosh previously taught at Golden View Elementary.

Photo class comes into focus with new teacher

Yashi Sharma, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Angelique Mcintosh is Cal High’s new photo 1 and advanced photo teacher, replacing longtime teacher Paul Fortayon, who ran the film photo program for 24 years before leaving last year. Mcintosh decided...

New Cal High band director Robert Grigas leads students during practice in the quad. His teaching career has spanned more than two decades.

New band teacher sets the tone

Juliet Salomone, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Cal High’s band has had a new teacher every year for the past five years, and this year is no exception. New music director Robert Grigas took over in August to continue his career that has spanned...

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