24-25 Issue 1

  • 1977 serial killer convicted in Ventura County

    1977 serial killer convicted in Ventura County

    After years of families being left in the dark regarding the cold cases of their daughters, mothers and sisters, justice may be served. Warren Luther Alexander, an ex-truck driver, has recently been linked to three murders that occurred in 1977.  Following decades of scientific research, advanced DNA technology was able to link Alexander to…

  • School shooting leaves community looking for answers

    On Sept. 4, the deadliest school shooting in Georgia history took place at Apalachee High School in Winder. Four people were killed: two teachers and two freshmen students. Nine others, including eight students and one teacher, were injured in the shooting, all of whom are expected to recover. The suspect, 14-year-old Colt Gray, was…

  • Suspects arrested for theft at Target stores

    Suspects arrested for theft at Target stores

    Over the weekend of Aug. 23, Ventura County authorities arrested 22 individuals accused of theft at local Target stores in Simi Valley and Moorpark. Police were able to recover an estimated total of $1,400 in merchandise, along with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The operation involved the Simi Valley Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Target…

  • San Bernardino fire decimates mountains

    San Bernardino fire decimates mountains

    On Sept. 5, the Line Fire started in San Bernardino County on Baseline Road and Aplin St., at its peak spanning over 39,000 acres and threatening the towns of Highland, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs. The fire, whose suspected source is arson, threatened 65,600 structures within San Bernardino County, destroying one and damaging four.  …

  • School board candidates discuss areas of concern

    School board candidates discuss areas of concern

    In the interest of preserving space, the candidates’ responses have been shortened. To view the full transcript and video, visit www.pantherprowler.org. All photos taken by Isabelle Cipriano/Prowler Introduction On Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. in the journalism room at Newbury Park High School, the student journalists from the Panther Prowler, the Westlake Wire…

  • 2024-2025 CVUSD school board panel

    2024-2025 CVUSD school board panel

    Photo by Isabelle Cipriano//Prowler On Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. in the journalism room at NPHS, the student journalists from the Panther Prowler, the Westlake Wire and the Lancer hosted a panel with all four CVUSD school board candidates. Each candidate was asked the same questions, and the last 20 minutes were dedicated to individual questions based…