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Shangri-La Industries accuses COF of stealing
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After months of embezzlement litigation from the State of California, Shangri-La Industries have shifted their blame by filing a lawsuit against Cody Holmes, the company’s recently fired chief financial advisor. The lawsuit accuses Holmes of misappropriating part of the $117 million in state funds, which was supposed to go towards low-cost housing and services…
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Car shows bring community together
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Cars have always been an important piece of history, dating back to their invention in …. to modern day race cars. These incredible machines are presented in car shows that allow cars to be shared both locally and globally. These shows influence people to express their interest in the automobile industry and share their…
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Construction begins on T.O. Ranch residential and retail
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After receiving a unanimous vote in June 2022 by the City Council, the Thousand Oaks (T.O) Ranch development recently began construction at the vacant 12-acre site at 325 and 391 Hampshire Road, where the former Kmart site sat empty for 20 years. This space will feature residential units, a mix of both luxury apartments…
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California students speak out against tuition increase
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Students across the state of California are protesting and advocating to be heard in the midst of a recent decision by the board of the California State University school system. The controversy in question is a 6% raise in tuition starting in the fall of 2024, a process that will repeat itself for the…
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USC cancels valedictorian’s commencement speech
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The University of Southern California’s (USC) 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, has been denied the traditional opportunity of delivering a speech at the university’s graduation ceremony on May 10. The decision was made due to concern for the safety of students and the campus community regarding Tabassum’s open support of Palestine. Tabassum has continued expressing…
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Chumash Day gathering shines bright
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The welcoming ambiance of musicians drumming and singing indigenous songs while dancers twirled in colorful outfits had the effect of luring anyone, not just natives, into the celebration of Chumash Day. Along the edges, artisans sold bead work, clothing, soap, animal skins and jewelry: all handmade by indigenous artisans. This was the 24th annual…
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Tennessee’s law protects artists from Artificial Intelligence
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Tennessee has recently made history as the first U.S. state to sign a legislation that protects the rights of musicians, songwriters and performers from unauthorized artificial intelligence impersonation. The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS) is the newest version of the old right publicity law. The preexisting law protected artists’ name, photography…
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Ventura County and Wellpath face federal charges
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The County of Ventura and Wellpath, a company that provides health care to inmates, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by relatives over the death of Joshua Johnston. Four days after being placed into custody, Johnston was found dead in his cell from a perforated esophageal ulcer. A hole had formed in his esophagus,…
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Efforts underway for homeless housing
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Following the death of 56-year-old homeless man, Brian Ashheim, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell held a press conference regarding the cause of Ashheim’s passing, focusing on the county’s unhoused population. Ashheim was found dead on Feb. 8. People at the encampment where he died said it was raining and he was sleeping beneath a…
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Caitlin Clark dribbles through NCAA basketball history
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For over 50 years, the NCAA all-time scoring record has been untouched, until now. Caitlin Clark, player for the University of Iowa, has broken this streak and continues to set record after record through her basketball career. On Feb. 15, Clark broke the women’s NCAA record for most career points. Three minutes into the…