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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

The Phone-Free Schools Act will require schools in California to restrict cell phones by July 1, 2026. One way to regulate phone use is by implementing Yondr pouches with locks that can only be unlocked by school staff with a magnet.

Phone policies to get stricter

Yashi Sharma, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

California has pulled out a fresh set of no-phone policies that will remarkably affect its youth and change the trajectory of an entire generation. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Phone-Free School...

Freshman Nabila Haqiq puts her phone in a wall caddy. Many teachers at Cal High use phone jails and wall caddies to prevent student phone use during class and lesson time.

Administrators unsure how new law will affect students

Christian Jung, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of the Phone-Free School Act will require California public high schools to restrict or ban smartphones by July 1, 2026. For schools like Cal High, the law should...

Staff writer Gayatri Nair (second from left) does her homework without her phone, while, from left to right, sophomores Sahana Nagandla, Siva Saravanan, and Anaika Khatod scroll on their phones during lunch.

A long day at school without a phone

Gayatri Nair, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

I remember the day I didn’t bring my phone to school because I left it at home. I thought it was the end of everything. Little did I know the absence of that small device would lead me to a completely...

A Christmas tree stands proud at Stoneridge Mall.

Cal students celebrate many holidays

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

With the arrival of December comes a whirlwind of festivities in celebration of the holidays. Throughout the world, people are running rampant through stores to grab last-minute gifts for relatives...

Californian staff competes in the annual gingerbread competition.

Staffers battle it out gingerbread house making competition

Gabby Huie and Addison Jing December 13, 2024

This month, The Californian had its second annual gingerbread house competition, and it definitely topped last year’s contest for overall messiness. The houses didn’t turn out too badly either. Here’s...

One common winter break tradition is watching movies, like "Home Alone 1".

10 local activities for students to enjoy over break

Sofie Woo, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Many Cal High students go on trips during winter break. Some go to Lake Tahoe to ski, while others fly to New York to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Some even head south to experience Disneyland...

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