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David Leon grew up in Upland, excelled in academics and sports through high school and enrolled at Chaffey College to build a future. But what his classmates and professors likely didn't know is that often when he left campus for the day, he didn't return to a house or an apartment. He had to sleep in his truck.

Beverly Cleary, who attended Chaffey College in the 1930s and later wrote children's books that inspired generations of readers, passed away on March 25 in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The sound of car horns, dance music and cheers filled the air as Chaffey College celebrated its annual "Grad Fest" event in drive-thru format April 14.

Anthony Munoz, a 2019 Chaffey graduate and a human services major at Cal State Fullerton, earned a full-ride scholarship through the school's Guardian Scholars program in March.

Chaffey College starting May 1 will begin accepting art submissions from students, faculty and community members for an upcoming exhibition called "(Dis)comfort: A Virtual Project."

From Abbott and Costello comedy sketches to commercials for Beech-Nut chewing gum, the Chaffey College theater department will present "Golden Age of Radio" virtually starting April 14.

The James Irvine Foundation awarded the Chaffey College Foundation a $1.3-million grant this month to support internships, pre-apprenticeships and training at the Industrial Technical Learning Center in Fontana. It is Chaffey's second $1.3-million grant awarded by the foundation in the last two years.

Chaffey College has joined the California Community College Chancellor's Office in an initiative that will challenge students to develop inventions to solve pre- and post-COVID-19 challenges.

The Chaffey College Police Department has launched an investigation following a Feb. 18 Zoom bombing incident that occurred during Chaffey College's Hip Hop Summit.

A new center that will help manufacturers meet workforce needs in the High Desert has opened in Victorville through a collaboration between Chaffey College and Victor Valley College.