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Justin Downes, Senior Staff Writer

Justin Downes is a staff writer and photographer for the Moorpark Reporter. He enjoys covering local events as well as investigative journalism and advocates for the awareness of wireless technology safety concerns. He also enjoys art and photography, including photojournalism, as well as writing. In his free time he likes to read, hike, explore, listen to music and play electric guitar.

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Georgina Bonfert from Simi Valley shops for produce at the Simi Valley Farmers Market on April 24, 2020. After the photo was taken Monce Macias at right, from Santa Maria gave Bonfert gloves to handle the food. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Local farmers markets strive to remain open for the community during COVID-19

By Justin Downes
May 18, 2020
A sign on Princeton Ave. in Moorpark alerts people to social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic on May 13, 2020.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Checking in with local hotspots

May 16, 2020
Marshall Toomy, Katheryne Steffen, Andreas Pongo and Levi Pongo, 7, listen as the Marine Corps League sing the first verse of the Marines Hymn on April 26, 2020 to honor Diego Pongo who was killed in Iraq in March. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Surprise memorial parade held to honor local fallen Marine

By Justin Downes
May 1, 2020
The 5G network, also known as the Internet of things or IoT, would connect cars, traffic controls, electrical grids, buildings and home appliances wirelessly to the internet using 5G microwave radio frequencies. Picture courtesy of TechRepublic.

The 5G era: Potential risks and rewards

By Justin Downes
February 26, 2020
Moorpark College Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Andrew Kinkella discusses the ancient Mayans study of astronomy at the Moorpark College Forum on Friday, Feb. 21. Photo credit: Justin Downes

[Photo] Meaning in the Mayan skies: Moorpark professor shares archaeological research on the ancient Maya

By Arianna Delgado
February 25, 2020
Local gamers gather for the Super Smash Tournament at Moorpark College on Friday, Feb. 21, in the Technology building. Photo credit: Justin Downes

[Photo] First Super Smash Bros Tournament at Moorpark College draws exciting turnout

By David Chavez
February 25, 2020
Priscilla Mosqueda at left, a counselor at Moorpark College, and students Janice Lai, Qiura Mendoza and Fareeha Ameen volunteer to help students sign in for the Cash for College event held in Fountain Hall at Moorpark College, Feb. 8, 2020. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Cash for College event offers help to students applying for financial aid

By Justin Downes
February 11, 2020
Ira the lion chews on a gift filled with meat he received during his birthday celebration at America’s Teaching Zoo on Saturday, Feb. 1. Ira was celebrated for his sixth birthday. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

America’s Teaching Zoo celebrates Ira the lion’s birthday and introduces larger enclosures

By Justin Downes
February 4, 2020
Ira will celebrate his sixth birthday at Americas Teaching Zoo on Feb. 1. The public will also get a preview of his newly expanded home called Iras Kingdom. Photo courtesy of Moorpark Collage Photo Gallery.

Ira’s birthday celebration will include a preview of the lion’s newly expanded enclosure

By Justin Downes
January 28, 2020
Nicole Castro delivers her speech about transgender individuals in organized sports during the Forensics Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Performing Arts Center. The style of speech included jokes and witty word play to deliver a larger message. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Moorpark College forensics team showcases speech skills

By Justin Downes
December 18, 2019
Therapy dog Rocket receives plenty of pets during De-Stress Fest on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the ASMC offices. This was Rockets first day as a therapy dog according to owner Kim Ellis. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

De-Stress Fest gives students the resources to unwind just before finals

By Justin Downes
December 8, 2019
Bill Oliver of Simi Valley passes out free oranges at Simi at the Gardens free farmers market on Nov. 20. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Monthly Simi Valley farmers market provides free produce for the community

By Justin Downes
December 4, 2019
Anne Stevenson, left, and Elizabeth Melcher perform in To Who I Loved Before during the Student One Acts on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The One Acts were performed in the Black Box Theatre in the Performing Arts Center. Photo credit: Justin Downes

Theater students write, direct and star in their own creations with ‘Student One Acts’

By Justin Downes
November 23, 2019
Keir Kloss, Moorpark student, lines up a shot of other fellow students on Thursday, Nov. 14 in the quad. Kloss said he would like to see more honest portrayals of the average Moorpark College student. Photo credit: Evan Reinhardt

Student photography on display at Pink Flamingo Art Gallery for Work in Progress showcase

By Justin Downes
November 15, 2019
A firefighter crosses the Union Pacific Railroad bridge after clearing brush from a fire in Ventura, CA on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Gallery: Ventura River Fire coverage

By Justin Downes, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Smoke rises from a dry riverbed in Ventura, CA on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Authorities believe it was started by an illegal campfire.

[Photo] Gallery: Saddle Ridge Fire coverage

By Evan Reinhardt and Ryan Bough
October 17, 2019
Dr. Caitlyn Ryan speaks about suicide prevention among LGBTQ teens and adults at the 4th annual Preventing Suicide Help & Hope conference on Friday, Sept. 13. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Addressing suicide: Students are provided with help and hope during annual conference

By Justin Downes
September 18, 2019
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