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Emails and photos released regarding Epstein files On Nov. 12, 23,000 pages of emails to and from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released by the House Oversight Committee. These emails detailed conversations between Epstein and several political and public figures, including President Donald Trump. On Nov. 19, the Epstein Files Transparency…
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Democrats dominate key state elections in 2025 During the state and local elections, many candidates led to marked results in many of the 2025 state and local elections. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor, marking a shift in the office to the Democratic Party and making her the state’s first female governor. Mikie…
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OCS expands to become a TK-12 school
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Oaks Christian School [OCS] is scheduled to open a transitional kindergarten [TK]-third grade campus at 975 Evenstar Avenue in Westlake Village in August 2026, expanding the institution to encompass grades TK-12. Rob Black, Head Of School, announced the news on March 26 at OC’s annual gala event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The…
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CVUSD proposes valedictorian policy set for 2028
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During the school board meeting held on Nov. 5, 2025, a presentation about Conejo Valley Unified School District’s [CVUSD] valedictorian policy revision, called the Latin Honors Proposal, was presented by Nicole Judd, Director of High School Education, and other administrators, Emily Nelson, Tasha Beaudoin, Carlos Cardenas and Stephen Lepire. The current valedictorian guidelines follow…
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Prop 50’s success redraws congressional districts
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With 64 percent voting yes and 36 percent opposing out of 8 million Californians, Proposition 50 [Prop 50] was officially passed on Nov. 4. The proposition aims to redraw the state’s congressional districts by adding five additional Democratic seats in the 2026 midterm elections, during which voters cast ballots for congressional and state candidates…
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Palisades fire suspect faces for 45 years prison time
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Nine months following the Palisades Fire, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, a suspect in the arson of the Palisades fire in January of 2025, has been indicted by a federal grand jury and will face up to 45 years of jail time. Rinderknecht was previously arrested on grounds of arson, with the recent indictment adding charges…
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Prop 50 sparks controversy about California redistricting
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On Nov. 4, millions of people will fill the polls, and votes will flood in for and against Gavin Newsom’s Proposition [Prop] 50. If Prop 50 is passed, a map drawn by the state legislature will temporarily replace California’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission until 2030, in an attempt to secure more seats for the…
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes action On Oct. 8, Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas’ agreement to the first phase of his 20-point plan, including three stages each 42 days long, to end the war in Gaza. The ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10 with increased humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip.…
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Simi Valley teenagers face detention after hate crime
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Following an alleged attack in Simi Valley on Michael Robinson, 18, on Oct. 10, two teenagers charged with felony assault and hate crime allegations in connection to the incident have been detained at Ventura County Juvenile Facilities. The detention comes after an Oct. 15 court ruling. The teenagers are accused of assaulting Robinson at…
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Newbury Park farmers market fosters community
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Opened on Oct. 4, the Newbury Park Farmers Market, on the corner of Old Conejo rd. and Wendy drive, operates Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Hosting over a dozen vendors, the market is run by Raw Inspiration, a non-profit organization that aims to encourage adults and children to eat more fresh fruit…