High in the oak-studded hills above Simi Valley, scientists have confirmed infestations of the goldspotted oak borer—a tiny beetle no larger than a small grain of rice—that has already killed hundreds ...

Joined by a group of elected officials from the region, U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) on Jan. 30 hosted a gathering in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in ...

An assault was reported in the 100 block of Thousand Oaks Boulevard. In the 500 block of Moorpark Road, an assault was reported. A motor vehicle theft was reported in the 100 block of Thames Street.

An attorney for Rebecca Grossman asked a California appeals court to overturn the murder convictions and grant a new trial for the former Hidden Hills resident during oral arguments on Feb. 3 in Los ...

A politically charged Thousand Oaks manslaughter case that made international headlines in 2023 may finally go before a jury next month. The court this week scheduled Loay Alnaji, a former Moorpark ...

The Five07 Turkey Day Dash has given the Conejo Valley something extra to be thankful for. The 2025 Thanksgiving morning run and walk set a new fundraising record, generating more than $81,000 for ...

A former Ventura County sheriff’s deputy with deep roots in the Conejo Valley and who’s had a long-lasting impact on the community will be recognized with a bridge renamed in his honor. The Wendy ...

For those living in areas ravaged by fires, it’s probably no surprise that rebuilding can be a slow process. But a new study released by researchers from Pepperdine University, coinciding with the one ...

The race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley is quickly heating up on the local political stage, with multiple candidates entering what is expected to be a highly competitive, fiery contest ...

Few facts were given in last week’s letters about climate change. How about these: Nobody disputes that Phoenix, Arizona, is getting hotter; could it be the massive influx of new residents who then ...

It’s not a question of size so much as timing, as two wildlife crossing bridges, the biggest in North America (and likely the world using some metrics), are being built within a year of each other in ...

The veterinarian at a popular Newbury Park animal clinic has died, the Kern County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed late last week. Confirmation of Dr. William M. Thomas’ death came Dec. 26 via a ...