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Students required to complete online sexual harassment course
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During the spring semester of the 2024-25 school year, Westlake High School students, parents and faculty expressed their opinions on the lack of action taken by the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] administration regarding Title IX procedures. In response to these protests, the CVUSD announced a new online sexual harassment course, which will…
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NPHS makes it to movie screens, producing extra funds
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In recent years, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus has been the film set for a variety of movies and commercials, allowing students to view their own campus and classrooms through multiple released films, including “Freakier Friday” and “Incoming.” With this influx of inquiries and requests for filming, the CVUSD has gained some…
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Local fires change the dynamics of communities
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Over the past school year, several fires broke out in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, leaving many with their homes destroyed and lives forever changed. Living in California, fires are always something to look out for, and homes, businesses and every-day buildings face the dangers of flames. Just a few months into…
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CVUSD faces criticism over sexual assault and harassment
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Over 50 percent of women and almost one in three men experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. More than four in five female rape survivors reported that they were first raped before 25-years-old, and almost half were first raped as…
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News in Brief
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City of Thousand Oaks opens first homeless shelter Thrive Grove Navigation Center, the City of Thousand Oaks’ first interim housing community, opened on May 7, “offering safety, dignity, and a path forward for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the City of Thousand Oaks,” according to the DignityMoves website. Thrive Grove, located at 1205 Lawrence…
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Volunteer from the heart, not from ambition
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For as long as I can remember, volunteering has always been a part of my life. In elementary school, families were encouraged to help around the community, so I would spend a few weekends working to take care of the garden. In middle school, students were required to complete several hours of community service,…
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Scandinavian Festival celebrates 51 years of culture
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Children singing and dancing, rows of booths, each filled with unique trinkets and artwork, the smell of pancakes filling the space like a cloud, and hundreds of people were all brought together by the culture of Scandinavia. The two-day Scandinavian Festival, held at California Lutheran University [CLU] on April 5 and 6, brought European…
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Los Angeles fires impact local museums
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In January 2025, Southern California began the new year with multiple fires spanning across the Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Both the Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire burned roughly 40,000 acres altogether, destroying homes, schools and businesses. Within this chaos, several local museums were threatened by the high winds and fire dangers. The…
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Local meetings held for downtown T.O. plans
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The City of Thousand Oaks has started the journey of creating a downtown area, beginning with community input. Five interactive sessions were held, where residents, business owners and stakeholders were encouraged to attend. These sessions focused on key aspects of the downtown area: visioning, amenities & attractions, connectivity & accessibility, economic development and community…
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Crossing guards play an essential role in today’s society
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Every day, he sits at the corner of the gas station. Cars drive by, often missing the four way stop. Smiling, playing the guitar, he waits for the bell to ring at the local elementary school, because when the bell rings, it means that students will make their way down the street, and that…