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D4VD faces imprisonment for crimes
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…
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Trump implements new AI policy agreement
Following a meeting with the heads of the largest Artificial Intelligence [AI] companies in the United States, Donald Trump signed an agreement to put controls on AI. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a technology summit held at the White House, Trump referred to the growing use and innovation of AI as an aid in…
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California Lutheran University hosts T.O. City Council Panel
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…
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World News – Sept. 28, 2026
Norway crowns new king The new king of Norway, King Haakon VIII, swore an oath of allegiance before the Norwegian Parliament on Aug. 28, 2026. According to The Guardian, the oath is the first major stage of the passing of the crown since his father, Harald V, passed away hours before. During the…
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Unified Sports fosters inclusion and excitement for all abilities: Unified Sports Track Meet
Ranging from elementary school athletes to post-secondary competitors, students from across the district participated in this year’s annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 9. Organized and sponsored by the Na tional Honor Society [NHS] and a variety of sports teams, Unified Sports prioritizes the inclusion of students with all abilities, creating friendships between…
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News in brief
CVUSD implements new device policy in schools Throughout a presentation during the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] board meeting on May 6, Jayna Suter, assistant director of educational technology and student performance, introduced changes to technology policies. During the presentation, Suter explained the removed language around the Bring Your Own Device [BYOD] program…
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NPHS discusses course selection
Introduction With the variety of courses of varying difficulty that Newbury Park High School [NPHS] offers, students have the liberty to choose classes that align with their schedule and goals. For some students, registration may go smoothly. However, for many others, registration can be complicated due to factors such as impact on grade point…
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World News in Brief
UN High Seas Treaty instated after discussion The UN High Seas Treaty, also called the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction [BBNJ] Agreement, is an international law that was enforced on Jan. 17, 2026. The treaty covers all marine areas beyond the United States’ national jurisdiction and was enforced after ratifications by 60 other countries. It…
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Women’s boxing class encounters success
The thud of gloves hitting punching bags echoes across the gym, mixing with quick footsteps and the instructor’s calls. An atmosphere of energy fills the air as boxers learn and encourage each other. On April 4, the very first women’s-only boxing class took place at 805 MMA, a combat sports gym located in Thousand…
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Redwood Middle School modifies its bell schedule
On Mar. 4, Redwood Middle School Principal Kristina Keener proposed a new bell schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year at a CVUSD school board meeting. As part of the proposed plan, Monday and Thursdays will follow the same bell schedule and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 1:40 p.m, according to…