The Riverside County Department of Education celebrated the achievements of 21 outstanding students

How Ramona High School in Riverside got its name

A few days ago, journalist David Downey called to ask if Ramona High School was named for the heroine of the novel of the same name. I was indeed able to conclude that it was, which also led me to find out more on just how Ramona High School was named. In the immediate post-war era, Riverside grew at a rate not seen before. Thousands of new residents came to the area, buying houses built on what had been productive orange orchard lands. This inf…

The Riverside County Department of Education celebrated the achievements of 21 Coachella Valley high school students who received Student of the Month recognition. Each of the three school districts selected the best students involved in community activities. Some of these students have the opportunity to receive a scholarship next May. The post "The Riverside County Department of Education celebrated the achievements of 21 outstanding students"…