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Book Banning Hit Record Levels Across the U.S. Last Year, Report Says
Book Banning Hit Record Levels Across the U.S. Last Year, Report Says
TikTok Bill Clears Key Hurdle with Senate Passage
TikTok Bill Clears Key Hurdle with Senate Passage
Cinderelly Spring Play to Premiere Next Week
“Cinderelly” Spring Play to Premiere Next Week
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Student-Created Social Media App Temporarily Disabled After Backlash
Light the Field, Seat the Fans Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades
“Light the Field, Seat the Fans” Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades
From left to right, top row first: Logan Freeland, Caleb Frazee, Magnus Thoreson, Logan Henningsen, Matteo Reyes, Dominic Reyes, Kate Spears, Olivia Huang and Lada Opanasiuk.
Mathletes Team Takes Second in Final Season Competition Hosted by Rio
The Perfect Mothers Day Gift Guide
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The Relevance of Cinco de Mayo: How Is It Celebrated?
The Relevance of Cinco de Mayo: How Is It Celebrated?
Rio Americano High School junior prom at Haggin Oaks Country Club, April 20, 2024.
Perfect Night for Junior Prom
Students represent their cultures and nationalities at the annual Culture Fair on April 18.
Photos: Students Celebrate Diversity at Annual Culture Fair
Students participate in the Track and Field Special Olympics on April 10.
Photos: Track and Field Special Olympics
Jaida Jobe.
“A Generational Talent”: Rio Senior to Represent U.S. in World Baton Twirling Championship
For Earth Day, The Mirada is running opinion articles from students this week that look at the environment.
A Solution to California’s Wildfires
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Optimism: Seeing the Worlds Potential
Optimism: Seeing the World’s Potential
An Easy Solution for Fast Fashion: Dont Buy
An Easy Solution for Fast Fashion: Don’t Buy
Optimism: The Thread that Weaves Communities Together
Optimism: The Thread that Weaves Communities Together
Optimism: Building Community Through Resilience
Optimism: Building Community Through Resilience
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Rio Americano High Schools Chase Dinaburg throws a discuss at a Capital Athletic League meet. Dinaburg leads the league.
After Dominating League, Chase Dinaburg Takes Discus Skills to Nor Cal Meet
The 1980-81 girls basketball team will be inducted into the Rio Americano Hall of Fame
Ceremony Will Induct 2004 Hall of Fame Members
Varsity Boys Volleyball Scores Key Wins to Ascend in CAL
Varsity Boys Volleyball Scores Key Wins to Ascend in CAL
Rio Students Excited for Oakland As Move to Sacramento
Rio Students Excited for Oakland A’s Move to Sacramento
The Raiders battle hard during a varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Jesuit on March 20.
Photos: Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Jesuit
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Rio Americano High School junior prom at Haggin Oaks Country Club, April 20, 2024.
Perfect Night for Junior Prom
Students participate in the Track and Field Special Olympics on April 10.
Photos: Track and Field Special Olympics
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera visit Rio Americano High School Medical Careers Program on April 8, 2024.
Slideshow: HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera Visit Rio
The Raiders battle hard during a varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Jesuit on March 20.
Photos: Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Jesuit
On March 15, Rio students and staff attended the Spring Fling rally, with the theme Teen Beach Movie.
Photos: Spring Fling Rally
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Rio Americano High School junior prom at Haggin Oaks Country Club, April 20, 2024.
Perfect Night for Junior Prom
Students participate in the Track and Field Special Olympics on April 10.
Photos: Track and Field Special Olympics
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera visit Rio Americano High School Medical Careers Program on April 8, 2024.
Slideshow: HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera Visit Rio
The Raiders battle hard during a varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Jesuit on March 20.
Photos: Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Jesuit
On March 15, Rio students and staff attended the Spring Fling rally, with the theme Teen Beach Movie.
Photos: Spring Fling Rally
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
Raider Digest: Feb. 4
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Rio Americano High School

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Adam Abolfazli, Editor-in-Chief‏‏‎ ‎

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Student-Created Social Media App Temporarily Disabled After Backlash

Adam Abolfazli, Mirada Editor
April 19, 2024
Light the Field, Seat the Fans Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

“Light the Field, Seat the Fans” Organizers Hoping for More District Action on Stadium Upgrades

Adam Abolfazli
April 16, 2024
U.S. Rep Ami Bera (left) and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (right) speak to students in the medical careers facility.

HHS Secretary Becerra, Rep. Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage, High School Programs at Rio Americano Visit

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and US Rep. Ami Bera visit Rio Americano High School Medical Careers Program on April 8, 2024.

High-Profile Visit Brings Sec. Becerra, Rep. Bera, District Leadership to Rio

Adam Abolfazli
April 8, 2024
Raider Digest: March 31

Raider Digest: March 31

Adam Abolfazli
March 31, 2024
Raider Digest: March 17

Raider Digest: March 17

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
March 17, 2024
Raider Digest: March 3

Raider Digest: March 3

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
March 3, 2024
Food waste project organizers Genevieve Ferrera and Emilie Thoreson hold a fundraiser.

Despite Food Waste Program, Rio Lacks Comprehensive Recycling

Adam Abolfazli, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
BSU holds a fundraiser.

Get to Know Rio’s Black Student Union

Adam Abolfazli
February 25, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 25

Raider Digest: Feb. 25

Adam Abolfazli
February 25, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 11

Raider Digest: Feb. 11

Adam Abolfazli
February 11, 2024
Raider Digest: Feb. 4

Raider Digest: Feb. 4

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
February 4, 2024
Raider Digest: Jan. 28

Raider Digest: Jan. 28

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
January 28, 2024
Raider Digest: Jan. 21

Raider Digest: Jan. 21

Adam Abolfazli and Isaac Rosales
January 21, 2024
Stricter Grading Standards Benefit Students

Stricter Grading Standards Benefit Students

Adam Abolfazli
November 1, 2023
The Sacramento Superior Court where former Arden Middle School teacher Glenn Alejandrino was sentenced to five years in prison for child sex abuse.

Former Arden Middle School Teacher Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse

Jaiden Crabtree and Adam Abolfazli
October 6, 2023
Lindsey Marr, seen in a screenshot of a presentation, is a Rio graduate and an engineering professor at VT with expertise in airborne transmission of viruses, air quality, nanotechnology.

Rio Alum Linsey Marr Named 2023 MacArthur Fellow

Adam Abolfazli
October 5, 2023

Kick ’em when they’re down

Adam Abolfazli
August 7, 2023
Weinberg and Keaton Martin share a milkshake during a scene in her short film, Forbidden Love. Her film won Adam Bearsons Valentines Day film contest.

Stella Weinberg: A Stella-r performer

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Ava Diedrich connects with others through her love for music

Ava Diedrich connects with others through her love for music

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Rio hosts first-ever mathletes competition

Rio hosts first-ever mathletes competition

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
Hailey Puglia excels at what many struggle with: math

Hailey Puglia excels at what many struggle with: math

Adam Abolfazli
June 5, 2023
A photograph of a high school student sitting at a computer using ChatGPT, taken from the vantage point of looking over the students shoulder. The image was generated by DALL-E, ChatGPTs sister software.

ChatGPT Sparks Cheating Concerns

Adam Abolfazli and Logan Swain
May 25, 2023
California bill would raise teacher pay by 50%

California bill would raise teacher pay by 50%

Adam Abolfazli
May 15, 2023
Surina Naran.

Senior Surina Naran Receives “Spirit of San Juan” Award

Adam Abolfazli
May 9, 2023
New Superintendent Marina Bassanelli.

Melissa Bassanelli takes over as new San Juan superintendent

Logan Swain, Jaiden Crabtree, Edena Ichel, and Adam Abolfazli
April 29, 2023
Autumn Olagues’ favorite part about riding is the horses

Autumn Olagues’ favorite part about riding is the horses

Adam Abolfazli, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Satire: George Santos: One of Rios Finest

Satire: George Santos: One of Rio’s Finest

Logan Swain and Adam Abolfazli
February 8, 2023
Salome Ospina’s involvement in five bands leads to musical success

Salome Ospina’s involvement in five bands leads to musical success

Adam Abolfazli, Brooklyn Hendricks, and Alina Trainor
December 20, 2022
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.

Dangerous fentanyl crisis impacting Sacramento youth

Adam Abolfazli, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
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