It is with a heavy heart that I begin this by addressing the Mountain Fire. Many long-time residents of Ven­tura County are reminded of past devastating fires, such as the Thomas and Woolsey fires.

Newbury Park High’s girls’ vol­leyball team lost to Campbell Hall 25-18, 25-16, 25-17 on Nov. 9 at home in the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 championship match. “This team never gives up,” said ...