Mom says she won’t sacrifice herself on the ‘altar of having it all’
By Leigh-Anna Bivens
Special to The Acorn | March 16, 2024
Women: We’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled, lead astray, run amok and flat-out deceived. But don’t feel too bad. I fell for it also. I sacrificed motherhood on the alter of Having...
Economist details state of Ventura County residential rental market
March 16, 2024
If you think rents are problematic, listen to what Dan Hamilton, director of economics for Cal Luthern’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting has to say. “Ventura County’s housing market...
Drum it out
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | March 16, 2024
Nothing speaks to the soul quite like a drum circle, and Cameron Tummel can attest to that. Tummel plays a Remo Tubano, a tube-shaped hand drum, and visits the 10...
Catching a good time
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | March 16, 2024
The first baseball game held at Friendship Field at Freedom Park was a home run. Miracle League of the 805 is a nonprofit that Camarillo resident Rick Peña founded to...
Parents can control emotions and react calmly
Bonnie Vandenberg | January 20, 2024
Question: My kids are 5 and 2 years old: they’re healthy, smart, and kind. My problem is when they become upset, I react in ways that I don’t want. My...
Student art promotes student competitions
January 20, 2024
The slate of this year’s countywide student competitions will feature logos created by students. In addition to the Academic Decathlon, Battle of the Books and Science Fair, the Ventura County...
Foundation releases results of childhood cancer survey
January 20, 2024
Every year, 17,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. But how much do local residents know about the disease? Flora Yuan, Lorena Tan and Chelsea Chang Liu...
Dealing with children who use disrespectful language to express themselves
Bonnie Vandenberg | December 23, 2023
Question: My daughter uses bad language on a fairly regular basis. Mean, disrespectful words are common when she is expressing emotions and needs. She’s 7 years old, and I’d like...
Christmas fun for families and kids
December 23, 2023
Simi Valley United Methodist Church is celebrating Christmas in a variety of ways this weekend. The church’s 45th annual living nativity is being presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec....
A Gilbert and Sullivan classic goes steampunk
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | March 16, 2024
Since its premiere 139 years ago, Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” has become one of the most popular and important light operettas of all time. The satire of 19th century...
Garcia seeks bail after jail beating
March 16, 2024
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