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Natasha Lyonne brings unmatchable comedy to “Poker Face”
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“Poker Face,” a new show on Peacock, is a wildly inventive and refreshing take on the standard murder mystery formula. The show is directed and written by known appreciator and reinventor of the genre mystery, Rian Johnson, who also directed the critically acclaimed murder mystery “Knives Out.” Johnson brings new life to the genre…
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Extreme weather is affecting lives
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Many Newbury Park locals can agree that the winter this year has been colder, rainier and windier than most. With the severe cold and seemingly never-ending floods, our communities have been greatly affected. The Effect During extreme weather, the unhoused population is one of the most vulnerable groups in the community. Luckily, there are…
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Shooting makes another example for gun control
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A six-year-old student shot their teacher at a Virginia Elementary School, creating another example for why gun control and gun education at young ages is critical. On Jan. 6, Richneck Elementary teacher Abby Zwerner, 25, was intentionally shot by her student. Even at the start of a brand new year, school shootings remain a…
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Glass Onion mystifies audiences around the world
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“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is one the most entertaining movies I have seen in my life. “Glass Onion” is the sequel to “Knives Out,” a movie released in 2019. Both are new and modern and, as many have said, bring new life to the murder mystery genre. Modernizing the genre brought in…
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Boys’ water polo steals the show
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The 2022 Best Dance Crew is boys’ water polo! Family and friends gather in the NPHS stadium to watch the annual Best Dance crew event. Students from all aspects of the NPHS programs, such as International Baccalaureate, Water Polo and Volleyball, create a dance to some of the most beloved songs in the world.…
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Permanent supportive housing funding has been paid by the state
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$27 million dollars was granted to Ventura County on Aug. 24 from the Governor’s office in an effort to help the unhoused gain permanent supportive housing. Helping many unhoused people in the area to have housing. Thousand Oaks Mayor and member of the City Council, Bob Engler, worked on making this a reality. “This…
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Candidates run for Ventura County elections
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During the Midterm elections in June, citizens will decide who represents them in various offices. The offices that will affect Newbury Park are the Board of Ventura County Supervisors and the Sheriff’s department. The election for the next sheriff is heating up with debates and campaigns between the incumbent, Bill Ayub, and another candidate,…
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City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks
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The near completion of obtaining funding for the $87 million need for the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Bridge in Agoura Hills has inspired discussion around adding another wildlife crossing in the Thousand Oaks area to prevent animal casualties from crossing roads and freeways. Ana Beatriz Cholo, the Santa Monica Mountains NPS Public Affairs Officer, explains…
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A new animal rights bill has been introduced
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The Dog and Cat Bill were introduced by California Rep. Miguel Santiago on Feb. 11 of this year. iIf passed, Bill 1881 will increase the legal rights of animals. The bill states that animals will be free from exploitation, cruelty, neglect and abuse, daily mental stimulation, appropriate exercise, nutritious food, sanitary water, and shelter…
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Congress should expel Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a highly controversial member of the House of Representatives for the 14th district in Georgia. Since the beginning of her role in Congress in January of last year, Greene has been a constant name in the media. Greene is famous for her belief that the Parkland shooting was a hoax,…