3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (312+ words) SANTA FE SPRINGS " Educators in the Little Lake City School District are moving closer to a possible strike, with 94% of union members voting in favor of a walkout over concerns about rising health care costs, class sizes and student support…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (204+ words) DOWNEY " Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Downey educator Gabriela Gonzalez to the state's Early Childhood Policy Council, according to an announcement released April 3. Gonzalez, a longtime teacher with Montebello Unified School District, has served in the classroom since 2001 and is…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (574+ words) DOWNEY " Last month, Griffiths Middle School's sixth grade Drama Club presented two performances of Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865), adapted by William Glennon as Adventure Through Wonderland. The production featured an enthusiastic cast of 18 students. Griffiths was recently…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (329+ words) Sussman Middle School students and guests on Jan. 23, 2026. DOWNEY " Three middle schools in the Downey Unified School District have been recognized among the state's top-performing campuses after being named 2026 California Distinguished Schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (426+ words) DOWNEY " Downey Councilman Hector Sosa is calling on residents to open their closets and help local students step confidently into their futures. Sosa is spearheading "Suit Up Crew," a men's suit collection drive benefiting students at Columbus High School. The…...

9+ mon, 5+ day ago  (410+ words) ATLANTA " Several Downey-area students were recognized for their outstanding performance at the 2025 Skills USA Championships, held June 2526 in Atlanta, Georgia. The national competition, which serves as the country's largest showcase of career and technical education, brought together more than 6, 500 students…...