With new laws aimed at making California cleaner and greener, developers and manufacturers are taking steps to keep upto-date on what is required. More...

Those movie tough guys may be great at extricating guns out of bad guys' hands with bullwhips, but it turns out they know nothing about snakes. Doctors say cutting and sucking venom out of a snakebite- a favorite onscreen tactic- is actually one of the worst things to do. More...

With the cost of travel skyrocketing, consumers are increasingly susceptible to fraudulent offers for special deals on vacations, and Better Business Bureau is warning vacationers to be wary of joining "travel clubs. More...

The Simi Valley Woman's Club presented scholarships to the following graduating seniors: • Janet Li of Royal High School. • Casey Jordon and Sandra Casarena of Apollo High School. • Katherine Stevenson and Diane Ponticelli of Santa Susana High School. More...

So far it's been quite a run: 30 wins, no losses and now the big one, the CIF-Southern Section Division I softball championship game is next for the Marmonte League champion Simi Valley High Pioneers. More...

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers JUST A PUP- Lily is a 6-month-old cattle dog mix. She is happy, energetic and likes to give gentle kisses. Like all puppies, Lily will need some training. She can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A440701. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call first or visit www.vcar.us before going to the shelter. More...

On May 22, a 62-year-old man was arrested on the 200 block of Aristotle Street and charged with battery. An 18-year-old man was arrested on the corner of Hamilton Street and Erringer Road and charged with committing a crime for the benefit of a street gang on May 22. More...

I believe as we spiritually awaken, the pathway we each have to walk is that which ultimately leads us to our authentic "self," which lies in silent repose awaiting our recognition of it. More...

The current economic downturn is affecting nearly everyone in some way, whether it's the housing crisis, loss of employment or high gas prices. Getting through the financial challenges will require greater personal discipline, most financial experts agree. More...

The Ag Art Alliance presents the second annual Art About Agriculture Exhibit scheduled to run from Sept. 6 through Nov. 16 at the California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. The exhibit will explore all the facets of agriculture from workers to water, from machinery to soil and to the food that goes on dinner plates. More...

Every Sunday on our way to church going west on the 118 Freeway, either just east of the offramp or at the Erringer Road offramp, there is graffiti on that nice new wall the city just built. The taxpayers then pay through taxes for the city to clean it up, and the gangs go right back and do it again. More...

It's hard to believe that seniors in high school, many of whom have made good decisions all along, are suddenly susceptible to bad choices in the weeks just before they graduate. Contrary to logic, some young adults are more likely, not less, to make big mistakes before graduation day. More...

Kathy Ervin opened up an old cream-colored photo album and pointed to a picture of her eldest son. The image was of a smiling young man standing in camouflage with three Vietnamese children in front of him, all posing happily for the camera. More...

FRI., MAY 30 Students Perform Moorpark High School Jazz Grand Finale Concert, 7 p.m., campus Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Blvd., Moorpark. All three school jazz bands perform. $5 adults, $3 seniors/students. More...

This Thousand Oaks home has high ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a den. There is one bedroom and 1.5 bath downstairs. More...