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California School Board Member Banned After Protest Clash
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Trustee Gabe Medina faces a ban after a confrontation with the principal during student protests in Watsonville.
WHO: Gabe Medina
WHAT: Temporarily banned from school
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Watsonville
WHY: Heated confrontation with principal
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