Articles by Melina Wagner
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Trump is indicted on criminal charges
For the first time in American history, a former president, Donald J. Trump, has been indicted on criminal charges. For over two centuries, presidents were...
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Homelessness reaches crisis levels in Ventura County
Homelessness became a problem in the U.S. in the 1870s, when large amounts of unhoused people began to live in massive urban centers. This issue...
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NPHS students adventure in the snow this winter
With snow-capped mountains just a short drive away, Newbury Park High School students are strapping on their skis and snowboards, and enjoying the thrill of...
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“M3GAN” is an unintentional comedy
The horror (and unintentional comedy) movie “M3GAN,” starring an artificially created doll gone rogue, hit the theaters on Jan. 6 and quickly became the joke...
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Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law
On Dec. 13 2022, thousands of people gathered on the White House South Lawn to commemorate President Joe Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act...
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Nancy Pelosi’s husband attacked in residence
Paul Pelosi, husband of the United States Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, was attacked in his own home late last month. Paul awoke in...
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Boys’ water polo steals the show
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....
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The struggles of medical debt and healthcare
While others struggle to pay for a single doctor’s appointment, my family and I are able to pay for multiple appointments, with our privilege to...
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805 Resistance creates change in the Conejo Valley
Above a large “Join Us” button, the homepage of 805 Resistance (https://805resistance.org/), a local Black-led and women-led grassroots advocacy organization, reads, “There is no growth...
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Channing Tatum meets a man’s not-so best friend in “Dog”
While the name “Dog” lacks creativity, the film itself exceeded the low expectations that the name presented itself with. In the film, Channing Tatum plays...