THEMED APPAREL—Thousand Oaks residents Chris Lauren, left, and his wife, Tami, protest during a demonstration on June 14 in Thousand Oak at Lynn Road and Hillcrest Drive. Protesters packed the ...

ACCUSATIONS CONTINUE—Following the Acorn’s report of alleged sexual assault at Westlake High School, more students have come forward. BECCA WHITNALL/Acorn Newspapers At Westlake High School, a senior ...

Courtesy photo After more than a decade of rescuing abandoned animals, Paw Works may have to close its doors due to financial challenges. The nonprofit, which has an adoption center and veterinary ...

Courtesy of the Agoura Animal Care Center THE EYES HAVE IT—It’s hard not to admire King’s stunning blue eyes. This charming mid-size pit mix will look back at you with affection, but he would thrive ...

I recently received a letter from a reader who asked me to address a problem some of her friends are having: Either they or their significant other have been released from the hospital but are still ...

California’s insurer of last resort is going broke, which is bad news for Ventura County, where 20% or more homes are in high fire risk zones. The FAIR Plan is an association of all major insurance ...

SENSITIVE SUBJECT—Landscape architect James Dean addresses the Thousand Oaks City Council in May 2014 regarding modifying the tree removal permitting process. Acorn file photo He’s designed the city’s ...

My name is Sabastian. I am a high school student working to complete my Eagle Scout requirements. As a requirement, I must write to a local newspaper expressing my opinion on a topic. I recently read ...

A PACKED PARK—Above, more than 5,000 people pack Conejo Community Park during the kickoff of Conejo Recreation and Park District’s annual Concerts in the Park series on May 26 at Conejo Community Park ...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025—Members of Cal Lutheran University’s class of 2025 gather for photos around campus and during the school’s May 16 commencement ceremonies. Addressing the class, President ...

CLASS IN SESSION—Joe Uziel, Israel Antiquities Authority’s head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, discusses the scrolls when they arrived at the Reagan Library. Students in Cal Lutheran’s FAB class ...

Stroke is damage to brain tissue that is often irreversible. Recognizing symptoms and acting fast can make all the difference in a patient’s outcome. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? One ...