Two schools in Kern County have officially assumed new names, the Delano Joint Union High School District confirmed. While the precise reasons behind the decision remain under wraps, local educators say the change represents a symbolic fresh start for the schools.

The Trump administration has issued a 60-day deadline for California to eliminate gender ideology references from federally funded teen pregnancy prevention materials, accusing the state of “indoctrinating our children.” This move underscores ongoing tensions over educational content and state versus federal oversight.