Cal Lutheran University students sat shoulder to shoulder, their chairs forming a circle. They wore matching T-shirts and, in a classroom setting, discussed various aspects of the criminal justice ...

FESTIVITIES—Above, dining tables at the May 17 event were adorned with photos of actor Joel McCrea in his various films and television roles. McCrea and his wife, actress Frances Dee, were the ...

Businesses large and small are the heartbeat of a community, and recognition by the local Chamber of Commerce is a validation they are more than happy to receive. The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber ...

During the Palisades fires many of the fire hydrants went dry because Southern California Edison had shut off all the power, including power to the water pumps that pumped water to the hilltop tanks ...

I recently visited Venice High School, and what I experienced there gave me chills—in the best way. Since February, they (along with all of LAUSD) have implemented a bell-to-bell phone-free policy, ...

Since community concerns about sexual assault at Westlake High School surfaced last month, district officials have repeatedly encouraged students to report incidents of misconduct to trusted adults on ...

For the first time in city history, Thousand Oaks has a homeless shelter. The Thrive Grove Navigation Center opened May 7, providing 30 units of temporary housing along with on-site support services.

It can be exciting to create your first few YouTube videos, upload them to your new channel, and wait for new viewers to discover your content. It can be depressing to hear nothing but crickets as ...

DON’T BE SHY, LITTLE LADY—Gabby, ID No. A5694872, is a sweet and loving cat seeking someone who can help her overcome her shyness. She often spends her time curled up in a dark corner of her kennel.

A car crash in Newbury Park last week left two people dead, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 4 p.m. May 6, deputies responded to a collision near Via Las Brisas and Calle ...

The American Theatre Guild, which brings shows directly from Broadway has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 season. The first show in its “Broadway in Thousand Oaks” series will be “Chicago.” ...

School is almost out and that means vacation memories—as fresh as a babbling brook in the rugged Rocky Mountains—are about to be made. The annual Take Your Acorn on Vacation photo contest returns this ...