The term “democracy” comes from two Greek words: “demos” (the people) and “kratia” (power or authority). So, of course, democracy is a form of government that gives power to the people. (USHistory.org ...

The man accused of killing a father who was camping with his two young daughters at Malibu Creek State Park in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. A jury on Fri., May 26 found Anthony Rauda, 46, ...

National Park Service biologists say mountain lion P-77 recently gave birth to three female kittens in the Simi Hills, a small area of habitat between the larger Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountain ...

AT THE SCENE—L.A. County coroner’s vehicle arrives at Strawberry Hill. JOHN LOESING/Acorn NewspapersThe Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Coroner has determined that the man who fired multiple ...

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I’d like to respond to the letter to the editor in The Acorn that questioned the need for the new stop signs on Liberty Canyon Road at the 101 southbound exit intersection. It seems that the basis of ...

Police believe there may be additional victims in the case of a private soccer coach arrested for sexually assaulting two girls under 14 years old in Westlake Village. Ernandes Evaristo Dasilva, 65, ...

Shavuot—the third festival in the Jewish calendar that began Thursday evening May 25 and runs through Shabbat, Sat., May 27—is the holiday on which Jews celebrate the giving of the Torah to the nation ...

One month after his arrest in connection with the death by car of a Westlake High School student, Camarillo resident Austin Allen Eis pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. The 24-year-old ...

A Toyota Prius parked on Stonecrest Drive on May 4 had its catalytic converter stolen overnight. The cost of replacing the part was estimated at $2,000. On May 2 or 3, someone entered an unlocked Audi ...

Wow, Acorn. I had no idea that you allow elected LVUSD officials to write your editorials for you. If I run for the LVUSD board and win, can I write a future editorial as well? Your May 19 piece in ...