At 9 years old, actress Ana Sharp was told she would never land a lead role. Nearly 14 years later, the Simi Valley resident, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 1, is making her film debut ...

From Hollywood haunted houses to the restless spirits in our own backyard, how well do you really know your monsters? Put your horror IQ to the test across 35 questions covering classic chills, spooky ...

GO GIRLS— Oaks Christian’s Elyse Wong, top left, and Newbury Park’s Keira Overbeck do battle at the net during a Marmonte League girls’ volleyball match at Newbury Park High School on Oct. 1. Oaks ...

PETAL POWER—Fall has arrived in Ventura County, bringing with it a sea of brilliant orange and golden-yellow marigolds. The colorful blossoms stretch across the landscape, providing a seasonal ...

CUDDLE BUG— Ringo, ID No. A888599, is a 1-year-old, 55-pound border collie mix with a handsome smile and a soft spot for hugs and cuddles. The neutered male is friendly with people and other dogs and ...

As mayor of Oxnard and a former Ventura County Supervisor, I have spent decades serving one of Ventura County’s most diverse communities. Our immigrant families are the backbone of our community. They ...

One year ago at a meeting of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, two approaches to wildfire prevention met at a crossroads. Ventura County Fire Department officials said they had identified ...

School safety and student preparation for the future highlighted differences between two candidates seeking a Moorpark Unified School District board seat. Katie Clunen and June Dubreuil are competing ...

A piece of Moorpark history is getting a new life. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 Sept. 22, with Chair Kipp Landis absent, to approve a conditional use permit for a Japanese spirits bar and live ...

When a firefighter responds to an emergency, the dangers of the job are readily apparent. Less visible are the sacrifices made by the family waiting at home. Missed birthdays, interrupted holidays, ...

People of all ages are invited to sign holiday cards for deployed military personnel during For The Troops’ annual Christmas and holiday card-signing event Oct. 24. The event will run from 10 a.m. to ...

Moorpark’s High Street filled with hometown pride Oct. 3 as the Moorpark Country Days Parade returned to the heart of the city with the theme “Our Community, Our Legacy.” Under hot, sunny skies, ...