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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

Headline highlights from The Californian

Headline highlights from The Californian

Trisha Sarkar and Vishwas Balla May 31, 2024

Wildfires ravaging California as Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency (Aug. 24, 2020) This headline brings us back to the vivid orange skies that kicked off the Class of 2024’s freshman year. Despite...

One of the job opportunities for high school students includes lifeguarding at the San Ramon Olympic Pool next to Cal High. Lifeguards must be able to complete several tasks in the water, such as swimming 300 yards using both freestyle and breastroke techniques, retrieving a 10-pound weight from 7-foot deep water, and treading water for two minutes.

On the lookout for a summer job?

Trisha Sarkar, Co-Managing Editor April 29, 2022

With summer just around the corner, Cal High students are searching for jobs to keep them occupied and to earn some money during the months off of school. Grocery stores such as Safeway and Trader Joe’s...

McDonald’s new McPlant Burger is a plant-based burger that is currently available in some California and Texas locations.

Plant-based foods launched

Trisha Sarkar, Co-Managing Editor March 21, 2022

Finding vegetarian options at fast food restaurants can be difficult.  But recently several different fast food chains came out with new plant-based and vegetarian options, creating a wider variety...

From left to right, Maddy Reedy, Devin Addiego, Saachi Sharma, Lia Roy, and Mikal Mulugeta star in the Cal High production "Dear Editor".

Cal High presents ‘Dear Editor’

Trisha Sarkar, Co-Managing Editor February 8, 2022

Cal High’s winter play, “Dear Editor”, hits the stage on Thursday and Friday. The play was written by senior Shiphrah Moses, who is the managing editor for The Californian, and directed by senior...

The Moderna booster shot is part of the nationwide rollout of additional vaccinations to help people against COVID-19.

Students and teachers rolling up their arms for booster shots

Trisha Sarkar, Co-Managing Editor December 21, 2021

Booster shots became available to people ages 16 and up in Contra Costa County earlier this month. As a result, Cal High teachers and eligible students have started to receive their booster shots, which...

Trader Joe’s pumpkin spread is one of many items stocked for the hoidays.

Foods and activities spark holiday spirit

Trisha Sarkar and Sydney Cichitto, Staff Writers November 29, 2021

The holiday season is near, stuffed with many new foods and festivities. Here are a few to look forward to over the next month. Food  Fall and winter themed seasonal foods are back in stores and...

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