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On the night of Sept. 18, 2025, parents of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathered for Back to School Night, an event that allows for parents to go to their children's class, meet their teachers and go through a miniature version of what their kids do every day. Along with this, tables were set up to showcase the many different pathways and opportunities that are offered at Foothill Tech.

Parents and teachers connect at Back to School Night 2025

Angela Hua and Rebeca Hu • September 21, 2025

As the sun began its descent into the evening sky, parents filed in through the gates of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) for Back to School Night. Under the cloudy gray sky, these adults,...

On Sept. 17, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gathered to help cheer on and celebrate athletes for the fall season. Students showed their Dragon pride by wearing black and maroon colors and holding pom poms as the fall athletes ran through the banner. Dragons cheered on the girls volleyball team, boys water polo, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, and girls tennis. This is the first year that Foothill Tech has done an athletics rally.

Dragons unleash the fire at Foothill Tech’s first-ever Athletics Rally

Rebeca Hu, Reporter • September 19, 2025

For the first time in Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) history, athletics took the spotlight in a brand new event known as the Fall Athletics Rally. Headed by Athletics Director Jason Dinkler...

Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) class of 2026 gathers together in front of the school, smiling with excitement and anticipation just moments before the start of their senior picnic. The seniors were ready to celebrate their final year of high school and the memories they have created along the way.

Class of 2026 celebrates a day of bonding at the annual senior picnic

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • September 19, 2025

On Nov. 16, 2025, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) class of 2026 collectively made their way to the front of the school, and typical school life shifted into a day of bonding as...

On the evening of Sept. 16, 2025, residents and supporters of Ventura, Calif., gathered in the Ventura College Wright Event Center to witness the Ventura City Council make a decision on the Main Street Moves project, specifically whether or not to maintain the closure of Main Street to vehicular traffic. This decision brought a large crowd, with over 70 individuals volunteering to voice their concerns to the Council, with a large majority of participants being in favor of the continued closure of Main Street. After a speaker's time had elapsed, members in the audience used the American Sign Language (ASL) symbol for applause, pictured above.

Main Street Moves debate finally settles at the Sept. 16, 2025 council meeting

Oliver Kelley, Writer • September 18, 2025

The Ventura City Council made a final decision on Sept. 16, 2025, to permanently close off a section of downtown Ventura to cars. The council voted in a six-to-one ratio, ending a five-year-long debate...

On the overcast day of Sept. 13, 2025 the Relay for Life kicked off another successful day of fundraising to help support cancer research. The day was filled with smiles and laughter as people walked laps to show support for people who have been affected by this disease. People came from all different backgrounds, most having been affected or knowing someone who has been affected by cancer. This Relay got a lot of people to come and cheer on the fundraising to help further the research of scientists and to help end the spread of cancer.

Taking steps towards a cure for cancer at Relay for Life

Evelyn Whatley, Reporter • September 17, 2025

On Sept. 13, 2025, community members gathered at the Ventura County Credit Union Corporate Office in Ventura, Calif., for the annual Relay for Life of West Ventura County. The event raises funds for the...

Ventura residents are split over the future of Main Street Moves. For some, the car-free downtown has created a lively gathering space. For others, the closure has left property owners and businesses struggling. That debate will come to a head Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, when the Ventura City Council meets to hear public comments and cast a final vote on whether to keep Main Street closed or reopen it to cars.

Following up: What does Ventura think about Main Street Moves?

Oliver Kelley, Writer • September 15, 2025

This article serves as a follow-up; some terms and ideas discussed here can be explained in the previous installment of the series. If you are not familiar with Main Street Moves and its nuances, make...

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