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The Port of Hueneme imports around 5 billion bananas every year with the largest contributing companies being Del Monte and Chiquita. Each company ships out their bananas and has their own distribution systems set up on the Port. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Del Monte donated 1 million bananas to Ventura County locals in need of food.

The Port of Hueneme seeks to make Ventura County a better place one banana at a time

Claire Hadley, Writer
May 29, 2023
The Ventura County Fairgrounds have always been notable for their beautiful views of both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Foothill Mountains. This years California Strawberry Festival brought people from all over the state just waiting to get a glimpse of Venturas vast mountain ranges and coastline.

Exploring the California Strawberry Festival at its Ventura Fairground debut

Julia Brossia and Ruby Jenkins
May 27, 2023
FDP-TV is rounding out the year with its second to last episode highlighting important events to look out for including senior rallies and junior parking spot forms.

FDP-TV: Episode 16

Kimberly Fickerson, Videographer
May 25, 2023
With the doors for the AP tests coming to a close, the students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) find themselves at ease as the weight of the tests are lifted off their shoulders. Students are encouraged to take a break and enjoy some fresh air as a superbloom washes over Ventura, Calif.

FDP-TV: Episode 15

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
May 12, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Aidan Connelly

Lauren Kaller, Photographer
April 15, 2023
The House On Mango Street and the 2023 Oscar Awards demonstrate the rise of representation for ethnic minorities in American media. Writer Isheeta Pal, who identifies as a member of an ethnic minority group, explores how this representation has allowed her to embrace the many aspects of her identity.

Melting pot or salad bowl: Viewing American society from an ethnic minority’s perspective

Isheeta Pal, Writer
April 11, 2023
Curious what the Girl Up club is up to? Check out this feature of the Girl Up club and the outcome of their recent book drive with videographer Malia Sanchez.

Club catch-up: Girl Up book drive

Malia Sanchez, Videographer
March 22, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Hailey Hall

Rihanna Samples, Photographer
March 17, 2023
The Hugh OBrian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Foundation is a non-profit organization and award given to two sophomores each year who are nominated by their teachers or other Foothill Tech faculty. They are nominated as a reward for showing great promise and potential in leadership, in hopes they will make a difference in their schools or communities after attending the three day leadership seminar.

Sophomore Spotlight: The HOBY Award

Amber Duhs, Writer
March 16, 2023
Read along as writer Beatrice Barnes explores the science of water consumption and food production, as well as the actions one can take to reduce their water footprint.

Food for thought: Reducing water footprint with our diets

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
March 16, 2023
After his original mural was painted over, Evan Mendels new mural on the wall of Sivan Windows and Doors is a visual representation of how important murals are to a community. It shows the lengths a community will go to in order to preserve public art and support public artists.

Peeling away the paint: Discovering the importance of murals in the Ventura community

Rihanna Samples, Photographer
March 14, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Ashley Kaller

Lauren Kaller, Photographer
March 12, 2023
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