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 ...

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 ...

Amber WavesBy ops@our-hometown.com on October 04, 2025 ...

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.

Regardless of opinions on tariffs and trade wars, two points are broadly ac­cepted: avoiding waste is critical in times of limited supply, and recycling reduces waste while helping the environment.

PICKING TIME—Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark kicks off its 28th annual fall festivities with its giant “Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest” experience. Above, Fred Liu helps his 3-year-old ...

Barring appeal, the City of Camarillo has cleared the final hurdle for the con­struction of a Costco store and gas station. A Ventura County Superior Court judge denied a request by the group Ventura ...

SACKS AND STATS—At right, Thousand Oaks’ Luke Sullivan catches a pass while being defended by Simi Valley’s Angel Gomez, No. 20, during a non-league game Sept. 19 at Simi Valley High School. Simi ...

The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing. Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business. The ...

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 ...