Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

UCR Second in Nation in Serving Public's Good

The rating was released by Washington Monthly, which differs in its rankings with U.S. News & World Report.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

$10 Back to School Haircuts at JCPenney Salons in August

Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.

War Vets Without Diplomas Encouraged to Apply for Them Now

The deadline is Oct. 6 and all a veteran has to do is sign up.

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

UCR Admits More Than 27,000 Freshman, Transfer Students for Fall

In-state admissions are up 6.5 percent from a year ago while out-of-state admissions are down 36 percent.

Temecula Student Graduates from US Air Force Academy

Jonathan Diaz graduated from Chaparral High School in 2010 and will be stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

SoCal Couple Donates $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

The institute will guide Hispanic students through the application process for top universities, and will eventually provide scholarships.

Van Avery Prep Students Raise Money for Nepal Disaster Relief

School’s Youth Activist Club donates $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity Relief Fund

State Awards Nearly $13 Million to Community College District

The grant is designed to steer students to high-demand fields.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

Student Critically Injured at Fall at Temecula Valley H.S. Reportedly Blindfolded at Time

For an anatomy project students made blindfolds out of paper towels.

What is Online School Really Like?

Temecula families can learn about online school on June 1 at California Virtual Academy @ San Diego's High School Hang Out!

Updated: Area Students Participate in 13th Annual Solar Boat Races

The event featured teams Elsinore High School and Lakeside High School.

Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17

Annual Solar-Powered Boat Races Set for Saturday, Sunday

More than 1,000 students will participate in the contest

19 Riverside County Schools Designated 'Gold Ribbon Schools'

The schools are among 193 middle schools and 180 high schools in the state that were honored.

RivCo Education, Probation Departments Enter into Decade-Long Agreement

In Riverside County, staff from the Office of Education provide classroom instruction at juvenile halls in Indio, Murrieta and Riverside.

More Protests Planned as Support for Ousted Temecula Principal Grows

Former Margarita Middle School principal Karen Hayes was principal at the school for 13 years.

Hundreds of Upset Parents and Teachers Expected at Meeting Over Fired Principal

The principal oversaw Margarita Middle School for 13 years and was popular with teachers, students and parents

Students Taken to Hospital After Fireworks Incident

The illegal fireworks were set off on a Menifee school campus.

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

Great Oak HS Falls In Final Day of Riverside County Mock Trial Competition

The school made it to the final four, but lost to Hemet High School-- who then went on to win the entire competition.

Temecula High School Competes for Place in Mock Trial Finals

Great Oak High School is competing for a place in the state championship competition.

TVUSD Honors February Students of the Month

Six Temecula high school seniors were honored as Students of the Month on Feb. 19 by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC).

Community Invited to Great Oak HS Spring Showcase

Evening includes performances by Great Oak band, choir, drama, cheer, dance, color guard, Ohana Nana Nui, drum line and step teams.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: RighTime Home Services Partners with Temecula Education Foundation to Encourage Students to "Think Green"

Call for Entries: Temecula Students Invited to Participate in Energy Conservation Contest for a Chance to Win $500 Grand Prize

Outstanding Temecula School Volunteers Recognized for Hard Work, Dedication

These volunteers were honored for their work within the Temecula Valley Unified School District.

Temecula Students Set to Test Skills in Mock Trials

The 32nd Annual Riverside County Mock Trial Competition is set for Wednesday.

UC System Mandates Measles Vaccine For 2017 Freshmen

The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.

Local Military Veterans Honored for Latest Accomplishment: Graduating College

Azusa Pacific University recognizes vets at Murrieta ceremony.

Award-Winning Chaparral High School Drama Department to Present "9 to 5, the Musical"

Opening night is Feb. 19.