Some local TV viewers see Palin as Everywoman (Ventura County Star)

7 September 2008, 2:38 am

The reflection on the TV screen felt familiar and the words hit even closer to home. Camarillo's Robbie Starr felt an instant connection to Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential candidate and mother of five gave her speech at last week's national convention.... read more

Cason Point: Many sick over state officials' infantile paralysis (Ventura County Star)

7 September 2008, 2:37 am

Lyle Weiser considers himself Jimmy's posse. For more than six years, this 40-year-old nurse has fought Jimmy's battles in the classroom and in his sickroom. Jimmy was born with a birth defect and is so prone to respiratory crises that he needs constant skilled nursing care. He needs it or he could ... read more

Gangster Reveals Mexican Mafia Secrets (NPR)

6 September 2008, 12:16 pm

Rene Enriquez was once a leader in the Mexican mafia. He killed for the gang and ordered the deaths of many men and women. But after reaching the pinnacle of prison-gang life, he decided to leave and share information with the police.... read more

The Acorn's 2008 Marmonte League Preview (Moorpark Acorn)

4 September 2008, 7:03 pm

Agoura Chargers Last season's results: (Tied for 3rd in Marmonte, 6-4 overall) Agoura defended its home turf well, going 4-1 at AHS. The Chargers picked up victories against Ventura and Rio Mesa in non-league action, and Marmonte wins against Simi Valley, Moorpark, Royal and Calabasas. Agoura didn't... read more

CLU welcomes largest freshman class (Ventura County Star)

4 September 2008, 12:56 am

The largest-ever freshman class at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks got down to business Wednesday on the first day of the new academic year.... read more

The Acorn's 2008 Marmonte League Preview | www.ToAcorn.com | Thousand Oaks Acorn (The Thousand Oaks Acorn)

3 September 2008, 10:46 pm

Last season's results: (Tied for 3rd in Marmonte, 6-4 overall) Agoura defended its home turf well, going 4-1 at AHS. The Chargers picked up victories against Ventura and Rio Mesa in non-league action, and Marmonte wins against Simi Valley, Moorpark, Royal and Calabasas.... read more