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This was a rare morning rainbow seen (from my vantage point) on the Conejo Grade. It was quite a long duration rainbow, appearing for at least 10 mesmerizing minutes. A reminder of the beauty in this world at a time when current events give cause for concern.
Today's cloud display in the skies of the Conejo Valley was a treasure to behold. We see these types of pillowy formations maybe a handful of times a year. I believe these are called stratocumulus clouds. According to the Wikipedia article, "A stratocumulus cloud belongs to a genus-type of clouds characterized by large dark, rounded masses, usually in groups, lines, or waves, the individual elements being larger than those in altocumulus, and the whole being at a lower height, usually below 2,000 metres (6,600 ft)."
Photo Credit: L. David Irete
This particular coyote and a friend I've seen regularly this month in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in the northern Santa Monica Mountains. Quite entertaining watching him look for snacks in the rabbit holes. Hope he stays healthy through the remainder of the winter.
The snow seen in the Los Padres National Forest from the cities in Ventura County was very prominent in the days following Christmas this year as you can see in this footage. A beautiful site. Must of it has melted as of the 29th but I think we will see more soon.
Footage taken from section of the Los Robles Trail in Thousand Oaks.
Photo credit: L. David Irete
The double rainbow local residents were treated to on Monday afternoon was epic. Folks were in awe of this Christmas Eve Eve colorful sensation.
Yesterday, the boys cross country team from Newbury Park High School won the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) title at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, Oregon.
Led by NPHS Senior, Nico Young, who handily won the race in the 5K course record time of 14 minutes, 52 seconds, the team edged out two other outstanding teams from Temecula, California (Great Oak High School) and Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon High School) by just 4 points and 14 points, respectively.
NXN is an invitational cross country meet that serves as the “unofficial” (unsanctioned) team national championship for U.S. high school cross country. Nike invites the top 22 teams in the country and the top 50 individuals not included on those teams in this prestigious event. This was the 2nd time the NPHS boys team was invited to the event, following a 6th place showing in their initial 2018 appearance.
The NPHS girls team, which also was invited to NXN after winning the California State Championship last Saturday, finished 17th in the country yesterday.
Course conditions for both races were wet, rainy, muddy and slippery.
Congratulations also go out to the girls team in the first time invitation to this prestigious event, finishing 17th in the country!
Newbury Park Head Coach Sean Brosnan led the teams with the help of assistant coaches Tanya Brosnan and Steve Hawkins.
NP boys team in scoring order: Nico Young (senior), Jace Aschbrenner (senior), Colin Sahlman (sophomore), Nick Goldstein (junior), Daniel Appleford (sophomore), Leo Young (freshman), Thomas McDonnell (junior).
NP girls team in scoring order: Hailey Golmon (senior), Sam McDonnell (sophomore), Fiona Hawkins (junior), Archana Mohandas (senior), Ailish Hawkins (freshman), Hannah Rounds (freshman), Gretchen Slattum (senior).
Additionally, Thousand Oaks High School Senior Michael Mireles was invited to run at the event as an individual and finished 25th overall. Jace Aschbrenner of NP was 18th. Way to go guys!
“The moment” when @NPHSXC learned they were the 2019 Nike Cross Nationals Boys Team Champions! pic.twitter.com/xDjkvDC263
— Rich Gonzalez (@PrepCalTrack) December 7, 2019
What a treat it has been to wake up to a blanket of fresh snow in the Los Padres National Forest, clearly visible from the Conejo Valley today. While folks are out seeking Black Friday bargains, all they need to do is look up to experience a rare White Friday!
From Reino Road in Newbuury Park, near Newbury Park High School.
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