Some say city’s "ring of green" is being threatened Acorn Staff Writer
By Billie Owens
A developer wants to build luxury homes on the steep northern slope of Mount Clef Ridge in Thousand Oaks overlooking Santa Rosa Valley. But some nearby homeowners oppose the project and launched a petition drive last week asking the city to buy the property and preserve it as permanent open space. More...
Investigating a Thousand Oaks home last week on suspicion of drugs, authorities arrested a man and woman for child abuse after discovering the home was littered with garbage, rotten food and rodent feces. More...
Household batteries might seem harmless because it’s not illegal to throw them into the trash, but environmentalists say household batteries are dangerous when they get to landfills. More...
Parents whose kids attend Westlake Elementary School should be able to sleep a little more soundly. Teachers and staff members recently took a class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) headed by Jim Baca, a parent of two students. More...
With college, you don’t necessarily get what you pay for, and some low-priced schools offer a higher-quality educational experience than many of the most expensive schools. So if you can get a great education without breaking the bank, why not? More...
With a 56-18 win over Calabasas last Thursday night, the Thousand Oaks wrestling team set up a first-place showdown with Royal, a match that will take place at Royal High School today at 4:30 p.m. More...
LET'S BE FRIENDS-Meet Brat Cat. She's a 3-year-old American shorthair who's ready to be adopted from the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills. More...
SUNDAY FUN DAY-Robin Loehr, left, gives teammate Ellen Bernstein a high five for hitting Bingo during the third annual Bingo Marathon at Temple Etz Chaim Sunday. More...
"Monster" is a powerful and disturbingly under-your-skin film that isn’t for every viewer’s taste. It is a well written and passionately filmed tale that depicts a part of America’s dark, ugly underbelly. More...
The nonprofit Conejo Players Theatre, a source of pride in the community for more than 45 years, puts on a brand new face tomorrow night as the facility’s 2004 production season gets underway. More...
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