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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.…
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Justice served for Iskander family after three years of grief
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After a six-week trial and two days of deliberation by a nine-man, three-woman jury, Rebecca Grossman, 60, was found guilty for two felony counts of second-degree murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death. Her sentencing is set for April 10, where she faces a potential…
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Girls’ Varsity Basketball scores victory in State Regional
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On Thursday, Feb.29, the Newbury Park Girls’ Varsity Basketball faced West Ranch High School in the second state playoff game of the season. The Panthers ultimately emerged victorious, scoring 52 points to West Ranch’s 42. In the first quarter, the Panthers jumped straight into the heat, with Dana Cruz, junior, making two shots, including…
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U.S Airman lights himself on fire in protest of Israeli invasion
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On Feb. 25, 25-year-old active duty U.S Airman, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire ultimately killing himself in an act of self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C, in an act of protest of the ongoing Israeli invasion of Gaza. His last words were, “Free Palestine.” Before the act, Bushnell set…
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CLU celebrates the year of the Dragon
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On Feb.23, California Lutheran University [CLU] center for global engagement hosted its third celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year on campus. The celebration marked the end of the month long celebration of the year of the dragon, featuring a Lion dance and Taiko Drums. The event hosted many opportunities for guests to participate…