Audit Finds California District May Have Issued Unauthorized Diplomas to Students in China

The Pegasus school in China claims to offer ‘authentic Californian education,’ with a majority of its students admitted into top U.S. universities.
Audit Finds California District May Have Issued Unauthorized Diplomas to Students in China
A screenshot of the Pegasus California School website on March 23, 2026. Screenshot via The Epoch Times
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A California county has completed an investigation into a school district over China ties, finding evidence that the Val Verde Unified School District may have improperly issued diplomas to a school in China and may have been involved in fraud and other illegal financial activity.

“This audit identified serious concerns that merit further review by the appropriate authorities,” Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez stated in a March 18 announcement. “We will continue to act with integrity, follow the law, and ensure that the interests of students and the public remain at the center of every decision.”
Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.