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

San Ramon mayoral, city council candidates battle for votes

Nick Harvey October 30, 2020

This year, three of the five San Ramon City Council seats, including the mayor's, are up for grabs.  Six mayoral candidates, two District 1 candidates, and four District 3 candidates are vying...

Harvey studies a world globe in geography teacher Hannah Cheng’s classroom.

Where in the world is Nick Harvey?

Ananya Nag, News Editor May 28, 2019

Freshman Nick Harvey is pursuing his passion in geography, going on to win awards on a national level.  In April, Harvey competed in the National History Bee and Bowl in Arlington, Va., reaching...

Many students work in the fast food industry during the summer, serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, and other culinary delights.

A student’s guide to getting a summer job

Priyanka Krishna and Maira Nigaar, Staff Writers May 28, 2019

Summer is right around the corner, which means the hunt for summer jobs has begun.  Searching for summer jobs is a seemingly intimidating and tiring task, and many are unsure how to begin looking...

Prodoehl is more than a teacher

Ananya Nag and Brynn Kan, Staff Writers May 28, 2019

Former EMT, part time professional fisherman, and current Cal High teacher Danny Prodoehl has done it all.  Prodoehl has been a biology teacher at Cal for three years now, but his time before Cal...

As seniors soak up the summer sun, juniors are stuck in windowless classrooms preparing for standardized tests and essays.

Summer different for seniors and juniors

Michelle Kuperman, A&E Editor May 28, 2019

For seniors it’s time to kick their feet up and sip on some iced tea under the sun. All their hard work paid off and they know exactly where they are headed in the fall.  But for juniors this...

Sophomores Celeste Paapanen, left, and Kimi Shirai are among the Cal High students who landed internships this summer. Paapanen will be interning for Supervisor Wilma Chan at Alameda County District 3, while Shirai is part of UCSB’s Research Mentorship Program.

Students gear up for summer internships

Emmy Burrus, Co Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2019

The two and a half months of summer that are approaching give students the perfect opportunity to get an internship.  This is exactly what many Cal High students have already begun doing. Sophomore...

Christopher George explains his future with the district.

Cal looks for new principal

Gina Wu, Editor in Chief May 2, 2019

Cal High Principal Christopher George will be leaving the school and starting his new job  at the district office. Beginning on July 1, George will be the new assistant director of secondary education...

Band director Kent Johnson has taught at Cal High for the past 15 years.

Band director takes his final bow

Siddhant Gupta, Managing Editor May 2, 2019

 leading Cal High’s music program to regional dominance, marching band and music instructor Kent Johnson will be departing next month. Johnson said the move is the result of his spouse’s company...

From left to right, sophomores Emily Meyer, Sam Gilstrap, Katrina Town, and Carina Plechaty design posters to share with incarcerated juveniles as part of teachers Hannah Cheng and Regina Lyons global studies class.

Global Studies works with juvenile hall

Sabrina Contreras, Co Managing Editor May 2, 2019

Imagine getting the chance to collaborate with students who are behind bars. That’s exactly what sophomores are doing in their global studies class. Students are in the midst of a unique projectinvolving...

Many Parkland students face PTSD

Izzy Belof, Opinions Editor May 2, 2019

In light of the school shootings that American students have witnessed in recent years,  it’s not suprising how these tragedies are affecting some students. Sydney Aiello and Calvin Desir, two survivors...

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