The reign of rain


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The three-year drought in California was partially uplifted by weeks of severe rainstorms and snowstorms. Most of California was hit the hardest on Feb. 17 by rain and powerful winds …

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Gov. Jerry Brown Passes Suicide Bills


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On Sept. 26, 2016, Gov. Jerry Brown approved Assembly Bill (AB) 2246, regarding student suicide prevention plans in California. The bill does not yet have specific policies …

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California Receives C Minus on Report Card


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Every year, California receives an evaluation that reflects the state’s academic performance. A major aspect that indicates California’s proficiency is its K-12 education framework. The magazine Education …

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Authors Promote New Novels At Peninsula


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This February, authors Jeff Giles, Leah Thomas and Len Vlahos came to Peninsula to talk about their newly-released young adult novels. Giles visited on Feb. 1 and …

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Computer science made top priority in schools


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On Sept. 27, 2016, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2329, a bill creating a three-year process planning to make computer science education a top priority …

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Propositions 51 and 58 approved in california


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As the whole country voted for its next president, California residents voted on important propositions ranging from legalization of recreational marijuana to increased bonds for the improvement and construction of …

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Donald Trump becomes next president


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On Nov. 8, viewers tuned in from all across the country to witness the 58th presidential election. The four declared presidential candidates were D-Hillary Clinton, R-Donald Trump, G-Jill Stein and …

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SCHOOL EVALUATIONS ARE More than just TEST SCORES


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On Sept. 8, the California Department of Education (CDE) approved a new way to evaluate schools. The old evaluation did not allow schools to show the different …

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JOHN WHEELER NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR


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Among the hundreds of teachers employed in the Palos Verdes Unified School District (PVPUSD), Peninsula’s Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology teacher John Wheeler was named one of 10 …

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PVPUSD REWARDED ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATION REWARD


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The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) was recently given the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Certification for 2016. ENERGY STAR is a program that supports …

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