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Read about the California Propositions
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With November almost here, it should not be forgotten there is more on the ballot than just two presidential candidates. For all Ventura County residents, there are 12 California propositions to vote on. Proposition 14: AUTHORIZES BONDS CONTINUING STEM CELL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Yes – The state would sell $5.5 billion in general…
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District adopts the Learning Continuity Plan
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The 2020-2021 CVUSD Learning Continuity Plan (LCP), was adopted by the school board on Sept. 29, following an hour and eleven minute board meeting. The LCP is an in-depth plan that describes the district’s direction, goals, actions, services and expenditures in order to support students through the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to combat concerns…
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School board candidates speak at THRIVE Forum
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Lee Anne Holland spoke with the four school board candidates to lay out their plans for the future of CVUSD at the THRIVE Forum on Sept. 30. The four candidates were Lauren Gill (Area 5), Karen Sylvester (Area 1), Patti Jones (Area 1) and Sandee Everett (Area 5). Gill focused partially on injustice in…
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Thousand Oaks Plans for a Sustainable Future
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The city of Thousand Oaks held their tenth meeting on Sept. 24 with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) working on the planning and policy document that guides development, enhancement and conservation in Thousand Oaks. Walker Wells is an employee of Raimi + Associates, an urban design and research firm assisting in the development…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves historic mark on society
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, known for championing women’s rights and fighting for abortion access across the United States, passed away on Sept. 18 at the age of 87. Ginsburg, nominated to the court by President Bill Cinton in 1993, was elected by the Senate following the retirement of Justice Byron White. She…
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Students fight against racial inequity
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The death of George Floyd on May 25 sparked national outrage against police brutality while Black Lives Matter protests became prevalent across the country. This response also sparked conversations of racial inequity of BIPOC in everyday life. Ventura County is no exception to this, and with Generation Z becoming increasingly more involved in these…
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Student voices are needed more than ever
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2020 has been a year filled with local and national unrest. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests regarding racial injustices have largely exposed the faults within our current society. Now more than ever, student perspectives are needed to help guide the future at this turning point in history. This is not the first time…
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Masks rock the runway
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Surgical Masks Gear up! These masks are very effective in keeping the coronavirus under control, and they go with everything! Perfect for that professional look. The only downside is that they are temporary because they are not washable, so it is best to save these masks for the surgeons themselves, who are having a…
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“Soul Surfer” shows strength
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At the age of 13, Bethany Hamilton was free-surfing at Tunnels Beach, Kauai, with her close friend Alana Blanchard, when she was attacked by a shark. She woke up in the hospital the next morning with just one arm. “Soul Surfer”, a biographical drama released in 2011 that is currently on Netflix, tells the…
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Ventura County’s boba lacks adequate taste
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Boba is a growing sensation that consists of chewy tapioca pearls in different flavored drinks. There are not many good boba lounges in Ventura County, but as a boba connoisseur, here are the ones I have visited and rated. It’s Boba Time, a boba restaurant in Oxnard and Simi Valley, has good quality boba…