HOME Previous Page Contact Us Login
March 16, 2006  RSS feed
Weather no help to Big Cat Challenge
BILL SPARKES/Acorn NewspapTHE FAMILY THAT RIDES TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER-From left to right, David Cas15, his father, Steve, and his brother, Matthew, 11, compete in the Big Cat Challenge at NewbuPark High School. The family often rides and trains together while Nancy, the matriarch, providthe support. The Big Cat Challenge generated money for public schools in Newbury PaUnfortunately, attendance was down at last Saturday's event because of cold, rainy weath More...
Renovation of The Oaks will include cineplex, more parking
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The revised expansion of The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks is a reduced version of the original expansion plan but retains all of the elements from before, according to mall owners. Residents will have a chance to review the new proposal at an informational meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Thurs., M More...

Congressman reverses decision not to seek reelection
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RSimi Valley) shocked the county%27s political community with his announcement last week not to seek reelection for the 24th District%27s Congressional seat-a post he%27s held for 10 terms and nearly 20 More...

 Community
• article has image Full Story
The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager%27s office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. More...
• Fundraiser planned for WHS music teacher
• Gunman robs hardware store
>> Click here for all stories
 Health & Wellness
• Kaiser seeks donors for blood drive
Kaiser Permanente will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tues. and Wed., March 28 and 29, at the Thousand Oaks medical offices, 365 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...
• Technology can help the disabled
• True Yoga moves to new place
>> Click here for all stories
 Bulletin Board
• Full Story
THURS., MARCH 16 Parents%27 Internet Info Officer Steve DeWarns, expert in online child exploitation investigations, speaks to all Oak Park parents on "Protect Your Child from Internet Predators" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oak Park High School Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Free. ( More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Schools
• article has image Exploring career options, having fun
LIGHTER MOMENT-- From left to right, Megan Hansen, Liza Williams and Danica Hunter of Redwood Middle School in T.O. have fun while learning about high-tech careers and training programs at ITT Technical Institute during CVUSD's Career Faire at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza last Thursday. More...
• article has image Full Story
• Students make dean's list
>> Click here for all stories
 Sports
• article has image Newbury Park softball team stymied by Camarillo's Dean
Panthers manage just one hit against Scorpions' ace
Camarillo junior pitcher Lindsey Dean threw a complete game one-hitter Tuesday afternoon at Borchard Park as the Scorpions downed Newbury Park, 4-0, in the Panther softball team%27s regular-season opener. More...
• article has image Full Story
• article has image Unauthorized bio on Bob Knight co-written by T.O. author
>> Click here for all stories
 Business
• Elks win journalism award
The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 recently won first place for its newsletter, More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Pets
• article has image Full Story
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers 'LEAN ON ME'-Bandito, a declawed male gray and white domestic shorthair cat needs a home. Bandito can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Bandito home, ask about identification No. A3253605. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit the website at http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Police
• Full Story
Newbury Park Someone stole property from an unlocked vehicle between 6 p.m. March 3 and 9 a.m. March 4 in the 2300 block of Little Creek Circle. The dollar loss wasn%27t reported. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Faith
• Church to host spring break kids' program
Living Oaks Community Church is hosting a Fiesta during school spring break in which children from age 4 through grade 5 can learn about Jesus. The program will be from 9 a.m. to noon from April 10 through 14 at the church, 1033 Business Center Circle, Newbury Park. More...
• Celebrate St. Joseph's Day
• Musical pays tribute to Jesus
>> Click here for all stories
 Family
• Getty Center to present family event
The Getty Center will present a family festival featuring music, storytelling and art-making workshops from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., March 25 at 12 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. More...
• Temple Etz Chaim preschool earns accreditation
>> Click here for all stories
 On The Town
• article has image Artist helps visually impaired
"She could never live without it!" said Rhonda Kap%27s husband, Alisha Volotzky, when friends suggested that Kap might be compelled to forgo her work as an art instructor at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. More...
• article has image Murder mystery has Mardi Gras theme
• Music professor to perform at CLU
>> Click here for all stories
 Letters
• Movies about love, tolerance and hope are defended
I%27m writing in response to the opinion about the Academy Awards being too liberal ("A list of winners if conservatives handed out the Academy Awards," March 9 More...
• If you don't like the movies, stop buying the tickets
• Academy Awards article was deceptive
>> Click here for all stories
 Columns
• article has image Full Story
The question: Why would the city of Thousand Oaks install two successive traffic signals only about 80 feet apart on Rancho Conejo Boulevard in Newbury Park, one at Teller Road and the other at Amgen Center Drive? More...
• article has image Full Story
>> Click here for all stories
 Editorials
• Keep your dog on a leash
Our local, state and national parks are precious resources accommodating many living things, dogs included. But man%27s best friend can also become nature%27s enemy if taken off a leash and allowed to run free. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Vacation Photos
• article has image Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation
CRUISIN'-The Lee children of Newbury Park have a good time aboard the Brilliance of the Seas, a ship on the Royal Caribbean Cruise line. In the photo are Jessica, 4, Jamie, 3, and Spencer, 8. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Real Estate
• article has image This Home Opens Up With A Ceramic Tile Entry To The Left And A Formal Living Room With Plantation Shutters
This 4-bedroom and 3full bathroom home with nearly 2,400 square feet has a bedroom and full bath downstairs. It opens up with a ceramic tile entry to the left and formal living room with Plantation shutters and 2-story high volume ceilings. The adjacent formal dining room has a coff More...
• article has image Dramatic Mountain Views
• article has image Cary and Cyndi Gerken
>> Click here for all stories

Front Page RSS feed