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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…
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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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France adds the right to abortion to their constitution
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France is the first country to pass a bill that legalizes abortion in the constitution. On March 8, International Women’s Day, the bill was passed four days before it was officially written into the constitution by a 780-72 vote in France’s parliament in Versailles. Abortion has been legal in France since 1975, but the…
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Focus on the news you consume, it might be controlled by Russia
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With the abundance of influencers, podcasters and free-thinkers that live and breathe X, formerly Twitter , I have noticed the amount of news coverage we see has increased. In a social media landscape that turns views into money, my generation is being targeted and exploited for our attention. If it bleeds, it leads, no…
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Inaugural stadium built for a women’s sports team
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On Oct. 19, 2023, the owners of the Kansas City [KC] Current, a National Women’s Soccer League, announced their plans to build the Canadian Pacific Kansas City [CPKC] stadium on the Berkley riverfront, making it the first stadium built for women’s sports. For decades, women’s sports teams have been playing as guests in male…
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New Wildflower location opens in Newbury Park
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Jan. 6, 2024 marked the grand opening of the Wildflower Boutique on South Reino Rd, Newbury Park. Saturday’s opening party consisted of fresh donuts being served in front of the store, in addition to Starbucks coffee, the store’s next-door neighbor. The event even offered permanent jewelry, raffles every hour and refreshments all day long.…