David Anthony Burke’s [stage name: D4VD] increasingly widespread reputation of being a musical superstar in the industry was stopped shortly after the discovery of his alleged crimes regarding first-degree abuse, sexual assault and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with the corpse being found in his Tesla Model X at a tow yard in…
“¡Hola estudiantes!” is what one may hear when they scroll through their Instagram Reels and reach the account of SpeakUp Scholars. Whether it’s through daily video lessons or free tutoring lessons, SpeakUp Scholars is a student-led nonprofit organization that aims to support individuals who are learning English as their second language. High schoolers from…
On Sept. 17, Thousand Oaks City Council candidates met at California Lutheran University for a candidate forum to discuss their priorities and plans for the city if elected, through interviews with Becca Whitnall and Dr. Haco Hoang. Nominees include Karen Arreola and Mikey Taylor for District 1, Kyle Rohrbach and Gus Gougas for District…
On Sept. 15 at around 3:40 p.m. a baby died of cardiac arrest near Westlake Elementary School. Emergency responders answered a call, receiving reports of a baby experiencing cardiac arrest near Westlake Elementary School, along Potrero Road. Ventura County Sheriff ’s Office and The Ventura County Fire Department arrived immediately to respond, the Acorn…
Like wildflowers in a field of grass, local alternatives bloom into their true selves with their fashion sense. Whether it be dyed hair, piercings, tattoos, body modifications, jewelry or clothing, alternative fashion is expressed all throughout Newbury Park. The term “Alternative fashion” refers to styles deliberately diverting from mainstream trends, often associated with music…
Sitting in a temple room full of brown people of many ages, I would find myself zoning out as the priest chanted hymns and mantras that translated as gibberish to me. I never grew up knowing what those holy moments meant, nor did I have any idea on how to appreciate the Hindu sector…