FREEWAY FRIGHTS—Along a spooky stretch of northbound 101 on the Camarillo side of the Conejo Grade, sit a dozen or so decorated pumpkins. There’s the late Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a bat, Jack ...
Everybody loves a good scare. It helps control the danger we per­ceive around us while triggering a rush of adrenaline and dopamine. Ventura County is home to many places that offer a good scare—and ...
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RAISING FUN AND FUNDS—Ventura County Fire Department Captain Brian McGrath, above, rips an air guitar solo during his performance with Nick Cleary of AC/DC’s “Shook Me All Night Long” at the “Charity ...
There’s something deliciously strange about how our Ventura and L.A. County Acorn communities embrace Halloween— not with sugar-high hysteria or inflatable yard goblins, but with a sly wink to their ...
SPLASH CLASH—Above left, Thousand Oaks’ Tomo Inayama unleashes a goal-scoring shot against Camarillo during a Coastal Canyon League boys water polo match Sept. 25 at Thousand Oaks High School.
Crews are moving dirt in preparation for construction at the site of the 385-unit Camino Ruiz apartment complex project in Camarillo. The nearly 14-acre project is located at 5176 Verdugo Way on the ...
Abolishing gerrymandering is an en­lightened goal—but we do not live under enlightened administration. The utter chaos we are witnessing is proof positive. Unlike Texas, we have a choice. This ...
A high-stakes legal battle over ground­water rights is threatening the City of Camarillo’s water supply, with officials warning the dispute could lead to higher costs for residents and force a nearly ...
After more than two decades with Godspeak Calvary Chapel, Rob McCoy has announced that he will be stepping down as senior pastor of the Newbury Park church. “It’s been a wonderful time with the ...
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 ...
Charlie Kirk’s murder affected me more than I thought. Here was a man who willingly debated anyone who agreed or disagreed with him. He was always respectful and kind. We need to unite as Americans ...