At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I – as did many Santa Claritans – started attending online civic meetings conducted by the city council, school and water board. As our city and nation struggled to adjust, residents relied heavily on social media and virtual meetings to stay attune to local issues and engage our […]
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Geek Girls Forever see growth – in outreach and fun – since going virtual due to COVID-19
As the world shut down in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, stir-crazy citizens searched for ways to stay occupied, entertained and socially engaged. Immersion into geeky culture and pastimes served as a lifeline for many people as shows like “The Mandalorian,” video games like “Animal Crossing” and hobbies like collecting “Pokémon” cards each respectively […]
Cartoon: The State of the State
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address on March 9 reflected on his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. Facing recall, Newsom said: “So to the California critics out there, who are promoting partisan power grabs with outdated prejudices and rejecting everything that makes California truly great, we say this: we […]
Hart District looks to reopen March 29; teachers voice uncertainty, students hopeful
The William S. Hart Union High School District has planned the reopening of junior high and high schools on March 29. The reopening will be in a “blended learning” structure, with students choosing whether they would like to return to campus two days a week or continue with fully online learning. “Our adjusted [COVID-19] case […]
Quarantine Q&A: Illustrator Joshua Kemble
In a global pandemic, the topic of mental health has become so much more important for young people all over the world. Cartoonist, freelance illustrator and Lancaster native Joshua Kemble released “Two Stories: Book One” in mid-December as a memoir and a source of inspiration for readers facing mental health issues. He discusses trauma, suicide […]
