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CLU commencement is on Saturday
California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks will present Newbury Park resident Hank Lacayo with the Exemplar Medallion during undergraduate commencement services on Sat. More ...
RV storage facility delayed
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Thousand Oaks residents must wait a little longer for a new city-owned recreational vehicle parking and storage facility to be built. More ...
Sports groups can apply for grants
Applications will be accepted for the city of Thousand Oaks More ...
D.A., sheriff get federal money
Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten recently announced that the district attorney More ...
Point of view
Holocaust Day a time for reflection By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com The long shadow of World War II and the Holocaust darkened my youth as my parents More ...
Burglars target storage facilities
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com When Kevin Shepard and his family moved from Newbury Park to Thousand Oaks last September, they decided to store their belongings at Hollywood Storage in Newbury Park while Shepard and his wife, Jenna, remodeled their home. More ...
Conejo group continues tsunami relief effort
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com The Conejo Compassion Coalition, formed in January to help with tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia, is continuing its fundraising and awareness efforts. More ...
Suspect who stole purse may have been armed
The Thousand Oaks Police Department has reported that Shirley Ross, 70, was accosted by a male suspect who demanded her purse in the parking lot of apartments at 555 Laurie Lane, Thousand Oaks. More ...
Embracing Our Differences
By Naomi Juan, RN, BSN Director ICU/CCU I was thrilled when I was able to hire five new, experienced and very professional nurses to work the night shift in our Critical Care Unit, but I was also concerned. More ...
The Power of Nursing
A Message From One Thankful Los Robles Nurse to Another The nurses, physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists had tears in their eyes when they spoke of the miracle that they witnessed that day. Many would not and could not leave the hospital until they knew that this patient was going to survive. More ...
Heart to Heart
By Sandy Wisler, RN, CCRN Cardiovascular Coordinator I will never forget this selfless act of kindness. When I worked as a cardiac educator, my job was to instruct patients before they had open heart surgery and give discharge instructions classes. More ...
Going the Extra Mile
By Nancy Hendrickson, RN 3N Charge Nurse While I was working in OB, I met a couple having trouble conceiving. After they finally did, they, sadly, lost the baby. They tried again, and were successful. More ...
Feeling Like Family
By Debbie Perez, RN Oncology Charge Nurse I have been a nurse for about 8 years, obtaining my bachelors degree from the University of New Mexico. When I graduated from nursing school, I wanted to be a pediatric nurse, but the first position available to me was on an oncology unit at a hospital in New Mexico. More ...
Retiree group provides service to others
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com Like real-life superheroes, they selflessly give of themselves to make the Conejo Valley a better place to live. More ...
Gardens of the World volunteers saluted
Newbury Park resident Brenda Cochran believes in expressing her appreciation to local volunteers. More ...
Fundraiser helped battered women
The Building Industry Association-Southern California Women More ...
Kiwanis to host Bike Rodeo
The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will present its inaugural Bike Safety Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., May 14 in the Sears parking lot, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ...
Keeping healthy together
RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers POWER STROLLING AND EXERCISING--Several times a week Liza Mastrella, Kristina Millar, Stacy Williams, Alex Gugliuzza and Cindy Lagerquist, left to right, take their toddlers, 10 months to 2 years old, out for power strolling, stopping often for moderate exercises. More ...
GOP women to learn about Afghanistan
The Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated will host a luncheon meeting beginning with boutiques at 11 a.m. Thurs., May 19 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More ...
Explore local trails, experience beauty of area’s wildflowers
Visit the National Park Service Nature lovers still have time to hit the local hiking trails to revel in the colorful display of native wildflowers in full bloom this spring. Cooler weather and late rains have prolonged the show, although some of the grasses and wild oats have dried out and gone to seed, and the season More ...
Identity theft happens everywhere
EPIDEMIC OF CRIME-Many Americans have been victims of identity or credit theft, according to Donna Larkin, who spoke during a luncheon meeting of the Westlake Village Republican Women Federated. More ...
Famed author Ray Bradbury to make T.O. appearance
Author Ray Bradbury will make a guest appearance at 7 p.m. Sun., May 22 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Recognized as a "master craftsman with words," he is the author of such works as "The Martian Chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451. More ...
Author of dog’s tale to visit library
Michael Konik and his dog, Ella, will be at the T.O. Library on May 18 Bestselling author Michael Konik along with his dog, Ella More ...
County residents learn about elder abuse during symposium
Officials worry that abuse is underreported in Ventura County By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com A few years ago the California legislature decided to hold forums in counties throughout the state to make the public aware of the growing problem of elder abuse. More ...
How to recognize elder abuse
Provided below are the names, phone numbers of organizations dedicated to halting a growing problem How to Identify Elder Abuse, What Can Be Done about It? More ...
Former teacher finds new meaning in art
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com A painter who focuses on one work at a time might run into a hurdle that stumps him, possibly affecting the painter More ...
Westlake girl gets wish fulfilled
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties granted the wish of Westlake Village resident Jessica Shuben recently with a full day of events in Agoura and Thousand Oaks. More ...
Cancer survivor to visit Wellness Community here
Pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Cronan will spend nearly six weeks on his Harley-Davidson visiting 22 Wellness Communities across the U.S. while waging a nationwide war on cancer across 6,600 miles. More ...
Novelty basketball team to perform in Ventura tomorrow night
The globetrotting Hollywood All-Stars, a celebrity freestyle basketball team, will entertain "children of all ages" during their "Slammin More ...
Rare WW II plane makes visit to county
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com With unquestionable power and a noble authority, the B-17 bomber owned the tarmac like a heavyweight champ owns the ring. More ...
Local merchants to help Many Mansions
The following special events are being offered by Conejo Valley merchants in support of Many Mansions. More ...
Newbury Park teen earns Eagle Scout
Ian James Miller, 18, the son of Cathy and Brock Miller of Newbury Park, will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at noon on Sat., May 14 at St. Matthew More ...
Grocer supports open space
Whole Foods Market presented a check for $4,070 to Conejo Valley Open Space Foundation yesterday, Wed., May 11 at the store, 740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
New sign to draw attention to replica of old schoolhouse
A monument sign will be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Sat., May 21 intended to draw residents More ...
New directory available
The Membership Business Directory and Community Guide for the Conejo Valley is currently available from the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber. It includles a great deal of information. More ... Community RSS feed |
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