The Mirada

Q&A: Mitch Evett finds a home in Rio’s nationally acclaimed music program

Anna Wilson, Guest Writer • August 15, 2022

It's my favorite thing seeing people grow up and come to themselves and improve as musicians and humans.

What Is It About Cat Videos?

Ranim Hijazi • August 11, 2022

In an era when information is at your sight at the tap of a paw, one of the most crucial and fur-midable advancements of humanity rose to fame in the 1990s: Cat videos. Undeniably, a ten-second clip of...

Q&A: The Reality of Playing Music During the Pandemic

Edena Ichel, Mirada Editor • May 28, 2022

As a junior at Rio Americano High School, Anna Wilson tries to balance it all: sports, school, music, and a social life. With golf and volleyball during the fall, combined with four AP classes and involvement...

Musician Victor San Pedro returns to Rio as student teacher

Clara Swanson, Guest Writer • January 28, 2022

Like many other musicians, Victor San Pedro began learning the piano at a young age. Fueled by two older brothers and an innate talent, San Pedro thrived in piano lessons and launched a life-long love...

Medical Careers Program welcomes new teacher London Mackey

Edena Ichel, Mirada Staff • September 28, 2021

London Mackey grew up in Lakeport and attended Clear Lake High School. Mackey graduated from Sacramento State where she was part of a crew team that finished third in the nation.

(Mostly) On Theme: The 2021 Met Gala

Kate Hasseltine and Grace Ann Lesser • September 24, 2021

The Met Gala has been a coveted night of fashion and fame since 1995. Run by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the Met Gala highlights the work of numerous designers shown on pop culture’s icons; the...

Graduation 2021

June 8, 2021

Senior Awards Drive Thru Event

Katelyn Newton, Mirada Staff • May 19, 2021

French food flourishes in Fair Oaks

Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff • April 23, 2021

Situated in the heart of quaint Old Fair Oaks Village, the bright green O Cafe restaurant is the perfect place to grab some fresh-baked pastries, a handcrafted coffee, or a delicious meal while watching...

Turning thrifting into a business

Angie Stevens, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021

Thrift stores, packed tightly with racks and racks of musty old clothing, all holding the potential to be someone’s lucky find, are where Julia Florentino spends a majority of her time. On the lookout...

I wish I Could Have Written This by Hand

Darya Pahlavan, Guest Writer • April 20, 2021

I won’t sugarcoat it. My handwriting is bad. I’ve tried to deny this in the past, but I have finally come to terms with the fact that I will never have the ability to write in beautiful fonts. I know...

Young Progressives make an impact

Joseph Bender • April 13, 2021

Political forces from all over the nation converged on Georgia during the campaign for the Senate runoff elections in January, but most reports have overlooked one powerhouse: Rio's Young Progressives...