People lined the grassy knoll in front of the Orchard Community Church on Nov. 30 as Buena’s strings one, strings two and jazz ensemble got ready to perform. It was the 13th annual Christmas Tree lighting...

On the cold evening of Nov. 19, taking place beneath the stars in Buena’s stadium, Buena’s Marching Band put forth one of their last performances before championships and the end of the season. Photographs...

Last Tuesday, Buena High School came alive with color, culture and community as students celebrated Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The event, organized mainly by the Spanish classes, filled the...

After more than a month into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, its devastating effects have started to come into play in the lives of many. As negotiations and blame games in Congress continue,...

Friday, Oct. 17, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted the annual open house Halloween festival called Hallow-Fest.  Students and families from Buena and other local schools came together to celebrate...

October 15, 2025, Buena families received the monthly Buena Update flyer in their emails, outfitted with all of the usual announcements, but this one had a new addition called the Parent Project. A project...

Buena’s homecoming, Viva Carnival, a themed take on the “Rio vibe”, took place Oct. 12 on Buena's home field, with jungle decorations and an on-point atmosphere. This dance, unlike previous years,...

On Sept. 16, 2025, the future of “Main Street Moves” was decided in a Ventura City Council meeting at the Wright Event Center that saw a 6-1 vote in favor of maintaining a permanent closure of a portion...

In a shocking moment, 37-year-old Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced on Sep. 18, 2025 that he is retiring at the end of the 2025-2026 season after being in the league for 18 years.  Kershaw...

On the evening of Sep. 15, Buena welcomed  parents and students for the annual Back to School Night, a place for parents and teachers to learn a little bit more about each other and the class. Although...

The hot afternoon of Sept. 17, 2025, the annual Club Day commenced, with both new and old enthusiastic clubs lining the quad in their respective booths during lunch. From Key Club, to Rock Climbing and...

For the first time in 10 years, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) Board of Education has sent a poll asking students, staff and family about what they feel the district is doing well, and what...