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

Coronavirus Coverage

The Tri-Valley is home to many outdoor trails used by equestrians, pedestrians, and cyclists, such as the Pleasanton Ridge Trail.

People are turning to outdoor activities during quarantine

Ananya Nag, News Editor May 24, 2020

With the shelter-in-place order set indefinitely, people are resorting to outdoor activities to keep themselves busy and active. In an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, gyms, malls,...

Yard signs decorate the homes of many seniors, thanks to Cal High Parents through the PTSA.

Seniors lose out on graduation ceremony, and so much more

Avni Kalur, Staff Writer May 22, 2020

Across the top of the Cal High website lies a red stripe stating that class is canceled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 year.  For freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, this means missing out on...

Many late March and April birthdays were held in cul-de-sacs as guests would arrive in cars to honk at the birthday person.

San Ramon community spreads positivity amid the pandemic

Emmy Burrus, Co Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2020

Since March 17, counties across the Bay Area have been on a strict shelter-in-place order to combat the coronavirus pandemic.  Despite being stuck indoors for the most part, people have still been...

Marta Albertoni from Italy and Vilma Nilson from Sweden (pictured left to right) had to be sent back home after school closed on March 13.

Exchange students’ year is cut short at Cal

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2020

When the San Ramon Valley Unified School District made the decision to temporarily close all schools on March 13, students prepared to stay inside, do schoolwork online, and stay safe from the coronavirus...

The University of California is suspending the use of SAT and ACT

Ronnie Gogoi, Co News Editor May 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has had major impacts across the globe, and many students have been feeling some of these when it comes to the University of California admission process. On April 1, the UC...

Sterling Daly is a graduating senior from Castro Valley High School. Due to the closure of schools, he celebrated his graduation at home.

Schools worldwide have responded to coronavirus pandemic in different ways

Isabelle Coburn, Online Editor May 22, 2020

Schools from all over the world rushed to take action when the coronavirus pandemic spread in February and March, forcing most schools to close.  In the urgency to set up virtual education, different...

Healthcare practitioners are risking their lives to save others

Isabelle Coburn and Nima Pendar May 21, 2020

Healthcare workers are putting their lives on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Many photos and videos taken by nurses and doctors on shift have gone viral, giving the world...

This picture was taken at the Safeway on San Ramon Valley Blvd. before the mandate to wear face masks in public.

Cal High students are working in grocery stores as essential workers

Liann Bielicki, Staff Writer May 21, 2020

Mile-long lines, brawls over toilet paper and waves of frenzied shopping have put the brunt of the coronavirus panic on grocery store workers.  While other workers across the world may find ways...

Many students have turned to baking as a cure for their boredom during quarantine.

Students are picking up hobbies during shelter-in-place

Nick Harvey, reporter May 21, 2020

Students have been up to a variety of interesting activities during the stay-at-home orders, from mastering the art of lockpicking to adjusting to online learning. Although students have had to continue...

All fast food restaurants have switched to providing their services solely through drive through.

What it’s like to be a fast food worker during the pandemic

Lorelai Slaydon, Staff Writer, Photographer, Artist May 21, 2020

Customer service and taking care of their staff has always been the highest priority for In-N-Out Burger, and the coronavirus pandemic is even more of a reason to show that. After recently becoming...

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