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  • November 5Shelter in Place Drill at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 13
  • November 5Field trip to JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention from Nov. 12-16 with Ms. Chavira
  • November 5No school due to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11
  • November 5College Tour Field Trips to CSUN, UCLA, Pepperdine and CalArts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 10
  • November 5J-Day competition at CSUN on Nov. 8
  • November 5PTSA Family Star Gazing and Movie Night on Nov. 7
  • November 5Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 a.m. in the MPR and via Zoom on Nov. 6
  • November 5Submissions for the “Reflections” PTSA Art Competition are due on Nov. 5.
  • October 16Fiesta Friday during lunch in The Grove on Oct. 31
  • October 16World Music Day Concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the MPR on Oct. 30

The Pearl Post

The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
Valerie Sanchez

Valerie Sanchez, Entertainment Editor

Valerie Sanchez is this year’s Entertainment Editor for The Pearl Post. This is her second year on staff and she is ecstatic to continue informing students about the news. Outside of The Pearl Post, she is a Pearl Ambassador who attends various magnet nights to promote the school. During her free time, she listens to music, attends many concerts, collects Smiskis, participates in political marches and enjoys playing video games with her close friends.

All content by Valerie Sanchez
Thousands gather to participate in the No Kings Day protest in Downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 18. Protestors stood against the Trump administration and their actions.

Protestors gather in downtown Los Angeles for No Kings Day protest

Alex Salcedo and Valerie Sanchez
October 23, 2025
Maria Flora, known as lamuertemaria on Instagram, protests during the second No Kings Day demonstration in downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) on Oct.18. Thousands of Angelenos flooded the streets of DTLA to protest against the Trump administration and its unlawful policies. “I couldn’t stay silent,” said Flora in an Instagram post. “I came to speak through my art, for those who can’t, for those who are afraid and for those who have already been silenced."

[Photo] Photo of the Week

August 19, 2025
K-pop group Tomorrow x Together (TXT) performs their debut song "Crown" during their "ACT: TOMORROW" concert on Sept. 12.

“I’ll See You There Tomorrow” at Tomorrow x Together’s concert

Valerie Sanchez
September 16, 2025
Counselor Virginia Morales joins the Daniel Pearl Magnet High School staff after former Counselor Martina Torres retired in June.

New counselor aims for new successes this school year

Valerie Sanchez
August 28, 2025
"Jurassic World Rebirth" is set to release in theaters on July 2.

Splash into summer with these upcoming blockbusters

Valerie Sanchez and Cecia Herrera
June 4, 2025
Senior Jeylow Torres performs the song "Amor Completo" ("Complete Love") by Mon Laferte for the Spring Concert in the MPR on May 1.

[Photo] Melodies bloom at the Spring Concert

Tania Lopez, Jenny Marquez, and Andre Arcilla
May 2, 2025
A screenshot of Palisades Charter High School's publication Tideline's Zoom meeting on March 27.

Demolition, determination: Student journalists remain strong and persistent

Aidan Lia and Valerie Sanchez
April 10, 2025
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2. The Academy Awards is annual event where many people in the film industry are highlighted and awarded for their work and accomplishments.

Predicting the 2025 Oscars winners in 5 dazzling categories

Daryna Hriaznova and Valerie Sanchez
February 26, 2025

Love, Loathe performed on the stage of Valentine’s Day concert

Andre Arcilla, Isabella Tolosa, Valerie Sanchez, and Vanessa Morales
February 14, 2025

World Music Day musicians perform golden melodies

Alex Salcedo, Isabella Tolosa, and Valerie Sanchez
November 18, 2024
Thousands of Los Angeles Dodger fans fill the streets of Downtown L.A. on Nov. 1 to celebrate the Dodgers eight World Series title after beating the New York Yankees during game 5, which was held on Oct. 30, in a 7-6 victory.

From injuries to world records, the Dodgers wild ride to World Series Champions

Valerie Sanchez
November 14, 2024
Students walked out of their sixth period on Sept. 23 to protest for the reinstatement of their teachers following the displacement of music teacher Wes Hambright and Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado. Students demanded the return of both teachers' positions, as without them, their respective departments would shut down.

[Photo] Students protest for reinstatement of teachers

Linus Bossardt, Tania Lopez, and Vanessa Morales
September 23, 2024
The long-awaited sequel to "Beetlejuice," "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," directed by Tim Burton released on Sept. 6.

Movie Review: The Juice is loose

Valerie Sanchez
September 10, 2024
Freshman Jasmine Thompson is an athlete on the Birmingham Community Charter High School JV beach volleyball team. This is Thompson's first year on the team and so far, hanging out with her friends at the beach has been her favorite part.

Athlete of the Month: Thompson serves up excellence in JV girls beach volleyball

Valerie Sanchez
June 7, 2024
Freshman Ava Weinstein gets ready to grab the basketball seconds before the start of the junior varsity girls basketball game at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Jan. 22. The game was played and won against Granada Hills Charter High School with a score of 63-34.

Athlete of the Month: Weinstein lights up the court in JV basketball

Valerie Sanchez
January 30, 2024
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