The Ventura County Board of Supervisors recently selected Marty Robinson to replace CEO Johnny Johnston. Robinson, 57, will be the first woman to serve in the top administrative position for Ventura County. "She will provide the steady hand in leadership the county needs," said Johnst... More...

Arthritis is increasing in an aging population of American baby boomers and is projected to increase by 40 percent in the next two decades, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the National Arthritis Data Workgroup. More...

SAT., JAN. 12 AAUW Luncheon Simi Valley Branch of University Women hosts Interbranch Council luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Elva Vollbrecht, founding member of AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund. Paula, (805) 522-4040. More...

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business development luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyon Drive in Simi Valley. Karen L. Gabler Esq. More...

Read all about it. A powerful vocabulary can often add to a person's employment potential and help make lifelong learning possible. Plus, building a strong vocabulary increases a person's ability to communicate effectively, both socially and professionally. More...

There is a lot of free advice in the golf community, but much of it is misleading and conflicting. Some tips are considered "must-dos" that will guarantee results for all golfers. More...

PINCH OF LOVE- Lela, 1, a female brown miniature pinscher, is a stray with a microchip, but her owners did not reclaim her. She is sweet and lovable. Lela is available now for adoption at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Her animal ID is A411121. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call ... More...

A 34-year-old man was arrested at an undisclosed location Jan. 1 and charged with receiving stolen property, possession of meth, possession of psilocybin (mushrooms) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Two 18-year-old men were arrested and charged with minor in possession of liquor o... More...

"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expect ing different results." - Albert Einstein On a recent Sunday morning at OneSpirit we began a wonderful process- our annual "Burning Bowl" ceremony. It's a ritual of writing down on a piece of paper that which we are ready to relea... More...

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TOUR OF THE GROUNDS- YMCA staff member Sonja Marotta, left, shows Simi Valley residents Mike, Katrina, and 2-year-old Sean Vertuno around the Simi Valley YMCA at its open house Saturday. The event included tours of the facility, aerobic demonstrations and informative di... More...

Beyond the porthole windows on the double doors leading into Red Fish restaurant, the hostess stood in front of a wall of sheer white curtains, waiting to greet diners. More...

Louis Fols needs to lighten up. Is the issue of kids throwing some toilet paper through trees really the end of the world? Growing up, this was common practice and a fun prank. Really, what's the harm at the end of the day? You had to pick up some TP. Did they spray paint anythin... More...

Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere, you know that Californians will be going to the polls on Feb. 5 to vote in the state's first meaningful presidential primary election in decades. It's possible the White House sweepstakes will be over by then, but probably not. More...

Candace Jones was a little worried when the portable dishwasher in her home started to break down. With no extra money in her budget to purchase a new major appliance, the 33-year-old Simi resident hoped that someone in the community would be giving away exactly what she needed. More...

Located in the Vineyard tract of Long Canyon in Wood Ranch, the model 3 has breathtaking views. More...