U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) criticized the U.S. immigration bill recently unveiled in the Senate. Gallegly said the new bill would worsen the illegal immigration problem and reward lawbreakers. More...

The recent announcement by Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, that her breast cancer has recurred and spread to her bones, is not something that any cancer survivor or caregiver ever wants to hear. More...

FRI., JUNE 1 Global Folk Dances West Valley Folk Dancers hosts international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Colombian couple dance, "Cumbia Selena," taught; Romanian line dance, "Hora Spoitorilor," reviewed. Soft shoes recommended. $4. (818) 59... More...

The Sports Performance Institute, a sports performance training center, recently opened in Moorpark. The center specializes in optimal performance training for athletes. SPi works with young athletes- youth to college in all sports categories, from football to hockey players- and a... More...

Jorge Espinoza has been named principal of Community High School by the district school board. Espinoza will replace Dr. Gabino Aguirre, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm of the continuation high school. "I am honored to have been selected," Espinoza said. More...

Alex Kurland of Calabasas High has been named the Marmonte League's baseball Player of the Year. Kurland, a catcher who will attend USC in the fall, batted .440 this season with four home runs, 14 RBI and 24 runs scored. He led the Coyotes with nine stolen bases and did not commit an ... More...

Between May 25 and 25, somebody vandalized a car in the 13600 block of Silver Oak Lane by pouring an unknown liquid substance over the exterior of the car, causing permanent damage. The Target store in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue was the scene of a shoplifting incident on May ... More...

Children between the ages of 4 and 11 are invited to go on a godly adventure at the Cornerstone Community Church's Vacation Bible School in Moorpark. The Western-themed summer camp will take place at Moorpark High School from 9 a.m. to noon June 18 to 22. Cost is $35 per child. More...

Turkey fascinates Linda Legman. The teacher attended a seminar about Turkey at California Lutheran University recently and was surprised to learn that the government is secular, despite being a nation where nearly all 71 million inhabitants are Muslim. More...

"Waitress" Directed by: Adrienne Shelly Starring: Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Adrienne Shelly MPAA rating: PG-13 (for mild adult language, situations) Running time: 107 minutes Best suited for: More...

I'm surprised at the Acorn . Your paper is usually accurate, however, your story on Joe Wilson contained several errors. First of all, Joe Wilson was never the ambassador to Iraq. He was the ambassador to Gabon, one of Africa's smallest nations. More...

To say it's been a long time coming, bringing county government services to the eastern half of Ventura County, might be an understatement. More...

This more than 3,700square-foot home is light and bright with high ceilings, uppercase windows and recessed lighting. There is a travertine entry, two-story living room with a fireplace and formal dining room. More...