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Open Book promotes sustainable reading
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Books are one of the foundations of learning, but also one of the most significantly overproduced and overpriced items. However, for people who have been looking for a more ethical way to find their favorite book in print, The Open Book could be a perfect solution. With a newly opened nearby location in the…
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New fire zone regulation creates pushback in the community
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By the end of 2026, all structures in a high or extreme fire risk zone will have to remove all flammable objects within a 5-foot radius, according to a new regulation called Zone Zero. This includes, but is not limited to, all plants, chairs, tables and fences. Zone Zero is currently in effect for…
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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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Ms. Bond shares her passion for teaching
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Starting every day on the right foot, Alana Bond, English teacher, gets a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Having earned her teaching credential from Dartmouth, Bond now teaches IB Language and Literature, year one, and advises full IB students on the extended essay. Growing up, Bond enjoyed attending school and learning about…
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ICE impacts Ventura
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Introduction In early 2025, federal immigration enforcement actions intensified across California. In Ventura County, a series of federal immigration raids targeted agricultural workers, leading to over 200 detentions. The raids are a result of President Donald Trump’s objective of reaching 3,000 undocumented immigrant arrests per day, according to the American Immigration Council. Trump’s deportation…
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Krish Devgania enters his senior year
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With over 2,000 students on campus, each with their own unique interests, passions and motivations, they all have something to offer within the NPHS community. Krish Devgania, senior, enters his fourth year enrolled at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. Each year, Devgania has taken a course of Chinese taught by Jing Hu here at…
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The Thousand Oaks Mall 805 Night Market cooked, served and ate
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The Oaks Mall parking lot was full, but people were not there to buy new clothes, see movies or eat pretzels. Instead, the Thousand Oaks community came together to experience a blend of cultures that brought different worlds to one suburban town. From Sept. 5-7, the 805 Night Market filled the The Oaks Mall…
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Local fires change the dynamics of communities
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Over the past school year, several fires broke out in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, leaving many with their homes destroyed and lives forever changed. Living in California, fires are always something to look out for, and homes, businesses and every-day buildings face the dangers of flames. Just a few months into…
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Ventura County Strawberry Festival proves to be berry successful
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Music, lively chatter and the sweet smell of strawberries wafted through the air at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 17 and 18, as organizers, entertainers, vendors and community members gathered for the thirty-ninth annual California Strawberry Festival. Over 40 vendors and 24 live music acts were featured at the event, which is run…
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Federal funding cuts for mental health services leave students without support
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One in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 has a mental disorder, accounting for 15 percent of all people who experience issues with mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Leaving these adolescents struggling with mental health unaddressed can lead to consequences in their adult lives. Adverse childhood experiences often…