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Fitch affirms Delta College’s financial strength
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (348+ words) In good news for local taxpayers, Fitch Ratings recently reaffirmed Delta College's strong AA- credit rating and improved its overall outlook to "stable." The announcement means Delta can sell its voter-approved Measure K bonds at lower interest rates, helping maximize…...
Almond Leadership Program welcomes 2026 class
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (236+ words) The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently announced the 2026 class of its Almond Leadership Program (ALP), welcoming 18 new professionals in the cohort. These industry professionals are committed to strengthening California almond farming and advancing the future of the industry through…...
Measuring our progress, one student at a time
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (223+ words) Legal Terms and Privacy By DR. GEORGE MEGENNEY CAASPP tests are not timed, which means that students should not feel pressured or rushed to complete them. In addition, students new to California whose primary language is not English are not…...
Career grant recipient is AAUW guest speaker
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (536+ words) Career grant recipient is AAUW guest speaker'Escalon Times Legal Terms and Privacy Kate McKinney is the 2025-26 recipient of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grant. She spoke Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21 to a joint meeting of the AAUW…...
Escalon FFA shines in career, leadership contests
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (556+ words) Escalon FFA shines in career, leadership contests'Escalon Times The past several weeks have been busy ones for the local FFA chapter. Escalon FFA members cleaned house at the Delta Valley Speaking Contest. On February 2, Escalon FFA members participated in the…...
Deadline approaching for ‘Hall’ nominations
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Just a couple of weeks remain to get your nominations in for the 2026 Escalon Unified School District Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony is planned for March 20 and the nominations for the potential inductees must be submitted by Friday, Jan....
Escalon High students earn county, state music honors
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) There were 17 Escalon High School music students that represented their school in the San Joaquin County Honors Music Ensembles this year. A total of 11 EHS students were selected to participate in the Choir and six students in the Band. "These…...
Rural elementary schools celebrate the season
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) Before getting out of school for the long Christmas-New Year holiday period, there was plenty of excitement and entertainment at the rural Farmington and Collegeville Elementary School campuses. Under the direction of Mr. Charles Farwell, one of Escalon Unified School…...
Moments to remember courtesy of EHS ‘Friends’
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) ESN, Extensive Support Needs, teacher Katie (San Julian) Hoffman, a 2010 EHS grad who now teaches at Escalon, working for San Joaquin County, was on hand to oversee the dance and praised those involved in bringing it together. She said the…...
Escalon FFA continues traditions of service and leadership
3+ mon, 18+ hour ago (507+ words) Several FFA members participated in AgVenture at the Manteca Unified District Farm, where they taught over 3,000 third-grade students from across the county about the importance of agriculture. Escalon FFA embodies the motto "living to serve" through their Thanksgiving Food Drive,…...