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Football suffered their first loss of the season against Summit on Oct. 8, headlining a tough week for Yellowjacket sports.
Swarm Sports – Oct. 5-9, 2026
Angel Alonso, Mia Morales, Keyshia Veles Molina, and Lindaleticia Rojas • October 13, 2026

Last week was a tough week all around for the Yellowjacket athletes. Here's the update from each of our sports teams, brought to you by our correspondents. Football Oct. 8 | vs....

Ms. Rosenda Gonzales, CHS Spanish teacher, runs the Loteria table at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month lunchtime festivities.
Colton High Students Showcase Pride for Hispanic Heritage Month
Dana Jasso, Pepper Bough Staff Writer • September 21, 2026
Cross Country Crushes It at First League Meet
Jeremiah Dollins, Pepper Bough Advisor
Yellowjackets Unite for Suicide Prevention Week at Colton High
Illyana Cox, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
The Top Notch Coffee crew served the Colton High teachers on Sep. 2, delivering coffee and other snacks on campus. Pictured: Katrell Shyne, Joseph Caton, Arely Moncada, Alyssa Ferguson, Erykah Harris.
TOP Students Deliver Coffee and Smiles to CHS Staff
Sierra Rojas, Pepper Bough Staff Writer • September 11, 2026
Opinion: Phone Ban Already Reaping Benefits
Alexa Pizano-Gonzalez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
CHS Uncensored: Phones, Phones Go Away!
Deriel Jasher Garcia, Eduardo Gallegos Chavez, Adriel Jiero Garcia, and Joseph Hogan
Video
Spider-Man has been in a lot of movies. How would you rank them?
Jennifer Ascencio and Jonathan Monroy represented the Class of 2026 as Mr. and Ms. Yellowjacket.
Ryan Gosling stars in "Project Hail Mary," one of the biggest films of 2026.
It's time to meet the 2026 CHS Prom Court.
The CHS Uncensored crew gets ready to ask people about their Spring Break plans.
What makes "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" a controversial video game?
Colton Vibe YouTube Playlist
Our weekly music playlist, on YouTube, is the official Pepper Bough soundtrack. These lists focus on what's new and interesting, classic gems, or creates a score set to an awesome theme.
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Swarm Sports - Oct. 5-9, 2026

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Thank You, Yellowjacket Teachers

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CHS Mock Trial coach makes a run for San Bernardino County judge

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CHS Welcomes new Band Director, Aron Campbell, onto the Yellowjacket scene

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Interview: Mayor Frank Navarro

Briefs
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    League Tournament - Carter
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    Oct 10 / Flag Football
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Features
Ms. Rosenda Gonzales, CHS Spanish teacher, runs the Loteria table at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month lunchtime festivities.
Seniors are expected to take the tri-annual MAP test, but many are frustrated and do not see the point. Is their frustration justified.
Daniela Castañeda shows off her cuddly raccoon creation. She is starting her own business selling these crocheted creatures.
Jennifer Ascencio and Jonathan Monroy represented the Class of 2026 as Mr. and Ms. Yellowjacket.
Sports
Football suffered their first loss of the season against Summit on Oct. 8, headlining a tough week for Yellowjacket sports.
Girls Varsity took first place overall at the opening meet for the San Andreas League on Sep. 16. Regina Flores led the team, taking second place.
Sebastian Carlos finishes 2nd place overall in the senior boys race at the 57th annual SWARM Invitational.
Michael Perez celebrates late in the game as the Yellowjackets defense dominated Arroyo Valley in Colton's 27-0 victory.
Arts and Entertainment
Spider-Man has been in a lot of movies. How would you rank them?
Ryan Gosling stars in "Project Hail Mary," one of the biggest films of 2026.
What makes "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" a controversial video game?
The last season of Stranger Things is here, and everyone's talking about it, including our own Lexxie Ayala. Check out this review.
Best of SNO
Jordan Mondak, Speech Language Pathologist at Colton High School, works with students in the TOP program on essential social skills using his Social WiFi curriculum.
The SkillsUSA team laughs it up as they celebrate teammate Ghael Pasos taking the silver medal in welding sculpture. From left: Andrew Luquin, Joel Benitez, Abel Perez and Ghael Pasos.
After losing his home of 52 years in the Eaton fire, Colton High's publications department replaced Kenny Wilson's high school yearbooks. Freshman Gennasy Pohlman did the honors of presenting Wilson with the gift.
Annette Patterson, founder and Executive Director for the Joshua Home, stands in front of the massive display of brand new shoes donated by Amazon for distribution to local LGBTQ+ youth.
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