Strange Odor At UC Riverside Laboratory Prompts Emergency Response

The report was made Friday in a biohazard laboratory at 900 University Ave.

3 Riverside High Schools Move On To Mock Trial Competition's Elite-8

The round of 8 further challenges participants to successfully argue the fictitious murder case of People v. Clark in a courtroom setting.

Beaumont High School Set To Compete In 41st Annual Academic Decathlon

The theme of the 41st Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon is “Technology and Humanity."

Beaumont High School Battling In Esports Tournament

Final matches of the Fall/Winter Ultimate Crew Battle Tournament take place Dec. 9 as part of the Riverside County Esports Community Expo.

Banning USD Talks Building Assets, Reducing Risks Program

The Real Talk Podcast brings Kelly Daly and Sarah McComisky to discuss the BARR program for Banning High School.

MSJC Hosting Its 1st Native American Heritage Art Market On Nov. 29

The free event at the San Jacinto campus will feature local Native artists.

Riverside's School For The Deaf Football Team Wins Consecutive State Titles

"Last year, we had a lot of seniors that graduated," junior quarterback Kaden Adams said in sign language.

Sundance Elementary Schoolteacher Puts Magic In Fifth-Grade Classroom

Mrs. Griffin wants to create "a welcoming environment where kids can feel like they are a part of something special."

These RivCo School Districts Ranked Among Best In SoCal: New Report

Education platform Niche ranked all 780 school districts in California. Did your child's district make the Top 25?

Pass Area Dual Immersion Teacher Is 'Caring And Patient'

Great teachers matter in Banning and Beaumont, as Patch readers nominate Maestra Diana Maciel-Gordillo.

Beaumont High School Celebrating $64 Million Expansion Completion

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled early next month.

$27M Settlement Reached In Child's Bullying Death At RivCo School

The settlement, the largest of its kind, was granted to the family of 13-year-old Diego Stolz, who was killed by bullies at school in 2019.

California School District To Pay $2.25 Million To Sex Abuse Victim Of Teacher Who Gave Birth To Student's Baby

In August 2016, the district agreed to pay $6 million to a former student who impregnated Whitehust while she was his teacher.

Trans 'Outing' Policy At Inland Empire Schools Gets Early Legal Blow

The San Bernardino Superior Court issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday.

Beaumont Unified School District Is Hiring: See Available Job Openings

Have you thought about working for the Beaumont Unified School District? Check out the certificated/classified positions that are open now.

Back To School In Banning: 2023-24 School Calendar

Banning Unified School District families prepare for the first day of school coming up, August 10.

Back To School In Beaumont: 2023-24 School Calendar

Beaumont Unified School District families prepare for the first day of school coming up, August 10.

Agreement Reached Over Title IX Noncompliance At RivCo School District

Val Verde Unified School District has agreed to address Title IX noncompliance regarding sexual harassment following a federal probe.

2 Outstanding 'Teachers Of The Year' Named in Banning, Beaumont

Both were honored as 2024 Riverside County Teachers of the Year and will now represent the county in the statewide recognition.

Banning, Beaumont Spellers Return To In-Person RivCo Spelling Bee

A total of 27 spellers from across RivCo head to the live stage Thursday to compete for their spot in the 2023 Annual Scripps National Bee.

Banning, Beaumont Students Competing In Riverside County Spelling Bee

A total of 27 students from charter schools, private schools and school districts across RivCo will compete for a spot in the National Bee.

Banning USD Students Competing In County's National History Day

More than 200 projects from 356 students will shine at the 2023 Riverside County National History Day competition.

Families Suing Upland School District Over Alleged Racist Cards

The targets of the bullying were 11 and 12-year-olds who said through tears Monday that fellow sixth graders taunted them.

Riverside County High Schools Mock Trial Competition Heads To Final 4

Out of 400 students from 20 area high schools, Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial team is competing with the best in 2023.

Beaumont USD Employee Gets Special Nod, Big Surprise

BUSD Executive Assistant Aprylle Larson earned the 2023 Riverside County Confidential Employee of the Year.

MSJC Becomes First CA Community College To Offer Drone Certification

Unmanned aerial systems operators are needed in agriculture, construction, law enforcement, real estate, surveying and other fields.

Yucaipa School District To Pay $15.75 Million For Student Asthma Death

"You know we send our kids to school and they are supposed to give them back to us, and I didn't get her back," said Edith Sepulveda.

UC Riverside, Union Still Negotiating For Better Wages For 7th Day

Unions representing the striking workers on Wednesday called for speakers, and students to respect picket lines and cancel on-campus events.

Strike At UC Riverside Continues

"The university continues to negotiate with flexibility and an open mind," a University of California spokesperson said.

Strike At UC Riverside: Academic Researchers, Students Seek More Wages

Professors canceled classes, delivery drivers refused to cross picket lines on day two of the first-ever strike by scholars and academics.

Banning, Beaumont Student Test Scores Dip Following COVID Shutdowns

The decline is blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered California schools.

Inland Empire Teacher Caught On Video Threatening Student: Report

The video was secretly recorded by a Cajon High School student during class earlier this week.

Rep. Ruiz Calls For Pass Area Military Academy Nominations

Pass Area students interested in applying for a military academy nomination have until Oct. 21. Here's what you need to know.

Keep Pass Area Kids Safe During 'Walk To School' Wednesday

Youths from more than 40 schools countywide are expected to take part in the annual event.

Banning Youth Basketball Program Begins Outreach For Skills Clinics

A Co-ed basketball league for kindergartners through 8th graders is coming in early January, thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Crafton Hills College’s Fire Academy Receives $1.8 Million Gift

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has given Crafton Hills College’s Fire Academy the largest gift they’ve ever received.

14 RivCo Students Named 2023 Nat'l Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

These exemplary high school seniors are competing for a share of nearly $28 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring.

Verdict Reached In MSJC Coach's Alleged Financial Aid Meddling

A women's basketball coach allegedly falsified financial aid documents to help a student athlete attend the college.

New Principal Leads Beaumont High School

Drew Scherrer has been a familiar face in the district since 2006 when he became assistant principal at Beaumont High School.

Back-To-School: Banning Unified School District 2022-23

It's still summer vacation, but families can prepare with this year's academic calendar. Here are some important dates for public schools.