He’s designed the city’s most well loved landscapes and he’s protected the city’s most treasured resource. Thousand Oaks residents may not recognize James “Jimmy” Dean, but they enjoy the impacts of ...

After more than a decade of rescuing abandoned animals, Paw Works may have to close its doors due to financial challenges. The nonprofit, which has an adoption center and veterinary hospital in ...

At Westlake High School, a senior sits in class every day knowing that the boy she said sexually assaulted her is on the same campus. She sits there every day knowing that although she told an ...

A new billboard on the city’s largest privately owned undeveloped property is sparking interest. Locals discussing the sign via social media took the sign to mean the property is for sale. The ...

I recently received a letter from a reader who asked me to address a problem some of her friends are having: Either they or their significant other have been released from the hospital but are still ...

best friends Annie Morgan, left, of Ventura, and Jennie Griggs, of Simi Valley dig the music. See page 15 for the full Concerts in the Park schedule as well as other free summer entertainment ...

More than 1,000 students crossed the stage at Cal Lutheran University’s graduation ceremonies this month. Just over 600 of them received a bachelor’s degree at the school’s 62nd undergraduate ...

Cal Lutheran University’s summer series for older adults offers individual and two-part lectures on a wide range of topics. This year’s Fifty and Better series begins June 2 with a two-part online ...

Stroke is damage to brain tissue that is often irreversible. Recognizing symptoms and acting fast can make all the difference in a patient’s outcome. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? One ...