Following the worst wildfires in Ventura County in a decade, area residents began taking stock of the damage and looking at what could be a long road to recovery. More...
As the smell of ritual sage wafted through the air and voices sang traditional Native American songs, members of the Chumash Indian tribe performed a special blessing ceremony last weekend at the entrance to Ahmanson Ranch. More...
JIM RULE/T.O. Acorn DARK SKY WARNING-On the first day of the fire, these dark smoke clouds already were blanketing the homes around Newbury Park. Light ashes fell throughout the Conejo Valley. More...
With the Simi Valley fire forcing families from their homes and threatening sections of Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, the Red Cross set up a shelter Saturday at the Thousand Oaks Community Center next to Thousand Oaks High School, and has plans to remain there as long as necessary. More...
Even if you’re not living next door to one of the many firestorms that raged recently across Southern California and blew ash everywhere, your respiratory problems—if you have them—could become worse. More...
On Tues., Nov. 4, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will reveal the first major renovation since the library’s opening in 1991. More than 50 percent of the museum’s galleries have been renovated. More...
Who would think eating a burrito in the food court at a mall would be the inspiration for a great college application essay? An admission’s officer told me her favorite essay was from a student who described his moral dilemma as he realized there was sour cream in his burrito. More...
The Agoura football team improved to 3-1 in Marmonte League play—third place behind undefeated Westlake and Moorpark—when it defeated Simi Valley 35-0 in a game played at Agoura last Friday night. More...
Westlake Village-based Nomadix Inc., a supplier of public-access solutions, is ranked No. 77 on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. More...
LITTLE TARZAN OF THE JUNGLE- Mrs. Brigitte Nuetzel captured this flexible feller on film during one of his daily visits to the family garden in Thousand Oaks. More...
Hand-crafted items, baked goods, Christmas specialties and gifts for teachers and babies will be for sale at the annual Holiday Boutique sponsored by Women’s Ministries of the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village from 9 a.m. More...
The Stagecoach Inn Museum will host a "Fall Festival for Children" from 1-4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 1 on the museum grounds at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. More...
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation will present "It’s Magic!" at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 5 in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...
A joint celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 2 at the Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. More...
Thanks to all who have been supporting our grocery workers by not crossing the picket lines. Your support speaks for itself, and your message rings out loud and clear. More...
On the surface of things, I live alone with a dog. Under the surface, however, there seems to be an increasingly long list of freeloading roommates around here. We’ve had alligator lizards and stray birds make guest appearances in the living room. More...
A deal is a deal, but the city of Thousand Oaks almost broke its deal with Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to build the Civic Arts Plaza project. More...
Thanks for participating in our Annual ‘Take Your Acorn on Vacation’ Photo Contest. We’ll continue to publish exceptional entries–so watch for yours. Don’t forget to take your Thousand Oaks Acorn with you on vacation. More...
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