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News in Brief
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Northern Lights light up California For the first time in nearly 20 years, a strong geomagnetic storm hit the U.S., creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the Northern Lights. Although difficult to see simply with your eyes, this sight made it all the way to Southern California. Southern California had a slim chance for…
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NPHS students bring characters to life onstage
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Written, directed and performed by students, original characters came to life on the Newbury Park Performing Arts Center stage. When it comes to theater, the reflection of a student is no longer seen as they transform themselves into the character that they are portraying on stage. How is it, that as an audience, we…
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Shangri-La Industries accuses COF of stealing
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After months of embezzlement litigation from the State of California, Shangri-La Industries have shifted their blame by filing a lawsuit against Cody Holmes, the company’s recently fired chief financial advisor. The lawsuit accuses Holmes of misappropriating part of the $117 million in state funds, which was supposed to go towards low-cost housing and services…
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Girls’ softball begins with a bang
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At Newbury Park High School’s softball field, the record breaking girls’ team practices how to become better every day and improve their bond as a team. The field has been there through many seasons, triumphs and defeats, and the girls plan to play to their full potential through the end of the season. The…
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Construction begins on T.O. Ranch residential and retail
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After receiving a unanimous vote in June 2022 by the City Council, the Thousand Oaks (T.O) Ranch development recently began construction at the vacant 12-acre site at 325 and 391 Hampshire Road, where the former Kmart site sat empty for 20 years. This space will feature residential units, a mix of both luxury apartments…
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Baseball captain swings into action
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Competition. Dedication. Drive. These are the three words Tyler Field, senior varsity baseball team captain, would use to describe the team’s season so far. While being named team captain is an honor, it comes with immense commitment and responsibility. After finding his love for baseball at the age of seven, Field went on to…
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Efforts underway for homeless housing
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Following the death of 56-year-old homeless man, Brian Ashheim, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell held a press conference regarding the cause of Ashheim’s passing, focusing on the county’s unhoused population. Ashheim was found dead on Feb. 8. People at the encampment where he died said it was raining and he was sleeping beneath a…
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Caitlin Clark dribbles through NCAA basketball history
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For over 50 years, the NCAA all-time scoring record has been untouched, until now. Caitlin Clark, player for the University of Iowa, has broken this streak and continues to set record after record through her basketball career. On Feb. 15, Clark broke the women’s NCAA record for most career points. Three minutes into the…
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Sailing around the world, breaking records
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Traveling 30,000 miles across the world seems like an impossible obstacle, especially when doing it alone for 130 days. However, 29-year-old Cole Brauer accepted that challenge and became the first American woman to race nonstop around the world by herself. Upon entering the event in which she was the only woman and youngest competitor,…
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Historical verdict sets the future for parental responsibilities
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On Feb. 6, 2024, Jennifer Crumbly, mother of the Oxford High School shooter in Michigan, was convicted for four involuntary manslaughter charges. This is the first time a parent has been charged guilty and prosecuted for a mass shooting committed by their child. Two years prior, Ethan Crumbly opened fire at Oxford…