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The community of Conejo Valley supports one another through times of crisis
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Introduction: The strength of a community is best revealed when faced with times of crisis, whether that be natural disasters, economic hardship or political uncertainty. In the past 10 years, the community of Ventura County has seen one another through the good and bad, through destruction and rebirth. In the midst of a time…
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Youth involvement in activism empowers T.O.
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Throughout Thousand Oaks, and the majority of televised or covered protests, it is apparent that community conventions and volunteer meetings are primarily attended by older generations. There has been a cultural normalization in younger audiences not only speaking up about topical issues, but actively showing up to voice their stance. As we, Newbury Park…
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World News in Brief
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19 Buddhist monks peacefully protest On Oct. 26, 2025, 19 Buddhist monks left Fort Worth, Texas, and began a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, which concluded on Feb.10, 2026, when they arrived in Washington, D.C. The monks came from Thailand, Vietnam, France, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and other countries and were organized by the Venerable Bhikkhu…
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ICE actions reflect a change in intentions
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ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] was designed to keep America safe, but today, it works nearly unregulated, endangering American citizens and non-citizens alike. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old poet and U.S. citizen, was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 while leaving a protest. On Jan. 24, ICE agents shot and killed…
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Oak Park High School students protest ICE
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*In the interest of protecting the identity of a source, a pseudonym is indicated by an asterisk Over 250 Oak Park High School [OPHS] students walked out of their second period class and gathered together to protest against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity on Jan. 30. The walkout was planned after…
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The pro-life movement is rife with deceit
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If the political American right loved children as much as they preach that they do, the world might actually improve. However, the pro-life movement is steeped in scripture and sanctimony. Supporters seem enamored with the biblical idea of a fetus, rather than helping the children who are suffering in the world today. As more…
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‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands of local participants
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“Democracy, not Dictatorship” and “Families Belong Together” were two of the thousands of signs held in the air on Oct. 18. Covering all four corners of Lynn Rd and Hillscrest Dr. and over a mile in street length, around 7,000 community members gathered for Thousand Oaks’ part in the national ‘No Kings’ protest from…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships face violent protests
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Following Elon Musk’s recent involvement with President Donald Trump and his new position as Senior Advisor to the president of the United States, Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been subject to several attacks. After being appointed to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been facing opposition, with many people boycotting his brand altogether.…
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Thousand Oaks community takes a stand at the Hands Off! protest
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“This is what democracy looks like,” chanted the crowd. Between 1-3 p.m. on April 5, approximately 2,000 Thousand Oaks community members protested against President Donald Trump’s administration and policies as a part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action. On the sidewalk near the Oaks Mall, between West Hillcrest Drive and Lynn Road,…
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Jewish protester killed at Westlake rally
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On Nov. 5, a protest took place on Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards concerning the Israel-Hamas war, and on Nov. 6, a man died from injuries sustained at said protest. Paul Kessler,age 69, was protesting as a part of the pro-Israel group when he was struck over the head by a megaphone after an…