The Acorn Newspapers scored six, First Place finishes in the 2026 California Journalism Awards contest hosted by the ...

The region’s cities are preparing a full slate of Independence Day celebrations spanning July 3 to July 5, featuring ...

A letter writer last week argued to “Stop the controversy. Stop using mail-in ballots.” In fact, there is no legitimate controversy, and declaring one does not make it so. The truth is that 18 states ...

Growing up in Peru, Paola Luther dreamed of becoming an artist but didn’t have the opportunities. “I always thought I would come to the U.S.,” she said. “I had a gut feeling. I didn’t have a plan.” ...

It was noon on Tues., June 23, and the parking lot by Crown and Anchor in Thousand Oaks was full, with two attendants directing incoming cars to head around back in search of spots. England’s national ...

He is one diamond who’s rarely in the rough. You see, while most golfers spend a lifetime chasing a hole-in-one, Bryce Diamond managed to collect two—while still in elementary school. Recently the ...

No More Vote-by-Mail,” overlooks the many citizens who depend on absentee and mail voting to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Consider those who cannot easily travel to a polling place: ...

The Meadowlark Service League distributed $265,000 to more than 40 charities serving Ventura County during its annual “Breakfast of Champions” held June 4 at Las Posas Country Club. Representatives ...

A 45-year-old man and a 37-year-old passenger were killed June 20 in a single-vehicle crash on Mulholland Highway in Calabasas, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department. The collision ...

ON DISPLAY—Todd Tapia polishes his 2000 BMW Z3 during Logix Federal Credit Union’s Cars & Coffee event June 27 in Newbury Park. Photos by MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Andres Alcaraz of Oxnard walks ...

Ventura County farms generated $2.4 billion in agricultural production last year, a 4% increase over 2024, figures show. But behind the record-setting total, many growers are seeing shrinking profit ...

The City of Westlake Village unveiled its newly installed monument honoring those who have served in the United States military during a June 25 dedication ceremony at the Civic Center. Located in the ...