CIVICS LESSON— Judges panel member Anthony Angelini, director of tourism and government affairs for the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, above left, asks questions during the third round of the ...

A 2024-25 Ventura County Civil Grand Jury has issued a scathing report criticizing the Ventura County Animal Services Commission for significant lapses in its advisory role, communica­tion and overall ...

You’re not too old for hearing aids— only too young to miss out on life. At age 91, my mother finally got hearing aids. It wasn’t the well-reasoned arguments that my sisters and I espoused, such as ...

From fireworks and parades to concerts and drone shows, Indepen­dence Day celebrations across Ventura County will span four days this year, offering family fun, patriotic music and plenty of reasons ...

Chaos has been breaking out across Southern California in recent days over federal Immigration and Customs En­forcement raids on people in the U.S. illegally, including some convicted of heinous ...

CLASS OF 2025—The stadium at Adolfo Camarillo High School came alive June 3 as the class of 2025 bid farewell. Clockwise from top right: Elle Jones, left, and Joyce De Leon celebrate after receiving ...

Monty Python’s Spamalot,” the 2005 adaptation of the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” takes the King Arthur quest for the Holy Grail and turns it side­ways as the play spends more of its time ...

Recent bear sightings in north Moor­park have prompted city officials to remind residents about living safely alongside local wildlife. According to Eric Lozano, vector/animal control technician at ...

The Camarillo Acorn has me at a loss for words. While reading their “best of” addition two weeks ago, I came across the title “Best smoke shop.” Really? If publishing where the best place to purchase ...

Tucked between rolling hills and the Ocean, Cal State Channel Islands has long been a quiet force for good—a local gem with a big heart and an even bigger impact. Known regionally for its ...

WITH SPIRIT— Camarillo was among the many places around the country where people took part in the May 1 National Day of Prayer. Clockwise from top, Jacob Anglin says the opening prayer at Constitution ...

Mic Farris, chair of the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, believes that his city is a microcosm of the nation. His new book, “Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in ...