In the battle of the sexes, girls are beating boys in an area that should shock and sadden anyone who cares about the next generation. Unless you’ve been stuck in the cat-video loop, you know all ...

So sorry to hear of Mayor Fred’s passing. May God bless his soul. I agree with the recent letter writer advising of the need for one-day voting. One day only. Voting (in any election) should not be a ...

A disease afflicting farmworkers that can lead to rash, fever, abdominal pain, even jaundice has been identified in 19 people in Ventura County in the past year, according to public health officials.

I was very disappointed to read the recent article in the Acorn concerning enforcement of laws pertaining to illegal aliens. Since when is it considered OK for law enforcement officials to pick and ...

My condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas. It may have been news to some, but I do hope that if he were ill or had a medical condition that he would have advised Simi voters during the ...

I just wonder if every-day Americans who voted for Donald Trump because they thought he would make their lives better realize who they have gotten in bed with? He’s placed the richest men in America ...

Ventura County resident and retired FBI Special Agent William Rose opens his book “Less Tagging, More Killing” with an anecdote from the summer of 2000, when he was tasked with picking up actor Gary ...

All California wildlife has learned to adapt to wildfires, but when the natural disasters come fast and furious, creatures like mountain lions face greater challenges to survival. Humans and animals ...

Who’s responsible for the deportation of illegal immigrants? The answer is all American citizens under federal law. The editorial of Feb. 1 implies it is not the responsibility of state or local law ...

A Sylmar man, 39, was arrested for a stolen vehicle in the 2200 block of First Street. In the 500 block of Lake Park Drive, a 25-year-old man was arrested for heroin possession. A man, 38, was ...

After two years of planning and hard work, Cork & Batter Roadhouse has officially arrived in Simi Valley—and judging by the turnout at the grand opening, it was well worth the wait. The restaurant ...

Top off the tanks and have a generator ready in case the power goes out. These are two mandates included in legislation authored by a Ventura County Assembly member aimed at making sure hydrants work ...