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Mountain Fire rages through Ventura County
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The Mountain Fire broke out near Balcom Canyon Road in the Somis area on Nov. 6 at 8:51 a.m. The rapid Santa Ana winds drove the raging fire toward Camarillo where it burned over 10,000 acres in just five hours, reaching a total of 14,000 acres on the first day. As of Nov. 14,…
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Hurricanes ravage the Southern states
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On the night of Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene, a category 4 storm, touched down on the Big Bend of Florida and has since made its way through the rest of Florida and into Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The resulting total destruction spans over 500 miles. Since it hit, around 232…
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SJSU athlete starts a controversial debate
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The SJSU [San Jose State University] women’s volleyball team started off the 2024-25 season strong with nine wins in a row, until four of their upcoming matches were abruptly canceled. Controversy has risen after the media discovered that the team includes an alleged transgender woman, Blaire Fleming. SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser joined a federal…
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Newbury Park High School adapts to the 5-Star system
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Seven minutes marks the countdown… Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Newbury Park High School has adopted the 5-Star System. Instead of teachers writing individual bathroom or hall passes, students scan the QR code on their teachers wall through 5- Star and their countdown to use the restroom begins. When the timer ends, the…
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1977 serial killer convicted in Ventura County
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After years of families being left in the dark regarding the cold cases of their daughters, mothers and sisters, justice may be served. Warren Luther Alexander, an ex-truck driver, has recently been linked to three murders that occurred in 1977. Following decades of scientific research, advanced DNA technology was able to link Alexander to…
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San Bernardino fire decimates mountains
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On Sept. 5, the Line Fire started in San Bernardino County on Baseline Road and Aplin St., at its peak spanning over 39,000 acres and threatening the towns of Highland, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs. The fire, whose suspected source is arson, threatened 65,600 structures within San Bernardino County, destroying one and damaging four. …
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News in Brief
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Northern Lights light up California For the first time in nearly 20 years, a strong geomagnetic storm hit the U.S., creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the Northern Lights. Although difficult to see simply with your eyes, this sight made it all the way to Southern California. Southern California had a slim chance for…
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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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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…