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Inclusive Schools Week celebrates diversity
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Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event held during the first week of December each year to encourage the celebration of diversity. Factors of the diverse student population celebrated during this week include all genders, disabilities, varied language preferences, different cultures, and so much more. Schools nationwide unify their diversities by celebrating this week…
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Construction near The Lakes set to provide affordable housing
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This September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the National Affordable Housing Legislation in Oakland, California. In direct response to the act, the Thousand Oaks City Council approved construction on a new apartment complex at the Lakes on Nov. 30 of this year. The apartments will have 165 units spread across a total of 5 floors.…
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Gas prices hit record highs
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Gas prices have increased over 30% in California in the past year, according to the United States Energy Information Administration. Throughout the 1990s until the early 2000s, gas remained at a stable price. However, in 2006, the cost of gas began rising rapidly, and now, 15 years later, the prices are higher than ever.…
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Omicron Variant sneaks into California
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With the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant being detected in late November in South Africa, the variant has quickly spread into the U.S., reaching as locally as Alameda County, California. One confirmed case of the variant that was reported on Dec.1, appeared in a vaccinated individual who traveled to South Africa and…
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Terror strikes at Oxford High School
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Oxford High School, a school in Oakland County, Michigan, was the site of another school shooting on Nov. 30. The gunman, Ethan Crumbley, a 15-year-old Caucasian male, opened fire and shot 11 people, killing four and seriously injuring the seven others. Crumbley was charged on Dec. 1 with four counts of first-degree murder and…
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California is losing a representative for the first time in history
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The California population has continuously shown a trend of rapid growth, but the most recent census suggests a decline in that trend. California used to be one of the fastest growing states, but now, the growth rate this decade is only 6.1 percent, compared to the average 7.4 percent from the rest of the…
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Workers resigning at astronomical rates
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Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz first coined the term “The Great Resignation” to describe a mass leave from the workforce during 2021 in the aftermath of the pandemic. The US Department of Labor reports in April, May, and June of this year indicate that between 11 to 12 million workers left their job, and…
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Annual red ribbon week inspires students
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In honor of Red Ribbon Week, CVUSD (Conejo Valley Unified School District), has released and approved the “Red Ribbon Week Proclamation.” “Businesses, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams and individuals throughout the state of California will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles,…
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Permanent housing facilities set to be built for the homeless
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On Oct. 28, the Thousand Oaks City Council voted to build a permanent housing shelter for the homeless population. The housing facility will be built at the Quality Inn on Conejo Road and is set to open early 2022. The project’s goal is to give the homeless a place to stay while also teaching…
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Bitcoin paves the way for the cryptocurrency market
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Formed in 2008, Bitcoin has skyrocketed in value to around 64,000 dollars since crossing the one dollar and 1,000 dollar threshold in 2011 and 2013 respectively. Bitcoin, a form of digital currency, is a type of money that operates independently of the government. Bitcoin had a rocky start to success as many companies initially…