MAKING MUSIC—The Camarillo Community Band wrapped its 40th season on July 31. On July 24, the band put on a lively show at Constitution Park. Above, kids help John McQuilkin conduct“The Picador March.

Los Angeles philanthropist Wallis Annenberg, whose consequential gifts in­clude a major contribution to the wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills that bears her name, died July 28 at age 86. The cause was ...

I would like to point out a couple of things regarding the Glass House Farms raids. Federal law actually allows people aged 14 and older to work in agriculture without restrictions on type of employer ...

Officials say a new online portal for the City of Camarillo will help stream­line some services for businesses and residents. Powered by OpenGov, the new stop online stop for per­mitting and ...

On July 9, I sent you an e-mail re­questing that you return the Sheriff’s Blotter column. It returned on July 12 and 19. While I am fairly certain you didn’t do it just on my request, I do appreciate ...

A Simi Valley man died following a July 10 stabbing in Thousand Oaks and the alleged killer had yet to be caught. Robert A. De­jarnette, 36, of Simi Valley, was suffering from multiple stab wounds ...

As I write this letter, ICE is rounding up farm workers at a Camarillo farm. Sadly, everyone is fair game. Sick­ening. Our agriculture secretary is now say­ing that Americans will step up to do this ...

The July 10 raid at a cannabis farm outside Camarillo highlighted a significant and often unacknowledged divide between federal immigration agencies and local law enforcement. While local agencies ...

Scott Steepleton has written four articles about the legal battle over the Camarillo Costco, all of which have been thinly disguised editorials. He has made no attempt to interview anyone from Ventura ...

Proponents argue the rule’s necessity for safeguarding clean water, vital wild­life habitats and critical recreational opportunities, pointing to areas like the incredibly biodiverse Los Padres ...

As we revel in a weekend-long cele­bration of Independence Day and all that it means for America, the Acorn offers this quiz to test your knowledge of the special day. Answers are at the end ...

Conejo Valley Audubon is offering grants to help turn yards affected by recent wildfires into habitats that rely on little water and attract birds. Unfortunately, online applications are on hold after ...