Here are the stories keeping our reporters busy Friday:

* It took just an hour for a jury to decide the fate of a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a local juvenile jail. We have the breaking news report here.

* Neighbors enjoying a warm spring afternoon smelled smoke and sprang into action, saving a home and a pet.

* In court a man vowed that he was done with meth two years ago, but police say he's at it again.

* Another class crosses the stage tonight: Berwick seniors say goodbye to their Bulldog days.

Look for these stories and more in Saturday's Press Enterprise.