BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers EFFORTS REWARDED-Kevin Sterling, 23, of Westlake Village gets his bachelor's degree in drama during commencement at California Lutheran University. More...
Dr. Sharon Norling has opened an office at The Landing, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste. 203, Westlake Village. Norling is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, holistic medicine and medical acupuncture. More...
Dr. Gabriel Danovitch, director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UCLA, will discuss ethical issues with members of the Ventura County/West Valley Transplant Recipients International Organization at 7 p.m. More...
As our brains age, we're less likely to think as quickly or remember things as well as we used to. Research is now showing how the brain changes and adapts with age. More...
THURS., MAY 18 Rotary Hosts Speaker Terry Dipple, executive director of the Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments, will be guest speaker at Rotary Club of Calabasas/Agoura Hills' luncheon meeting at 12:10 p.m. More...
Starting College Early Some students just aren't cut out for four years of high school. They are bright and motivated but have academic interests beyond the high school curriculum and are more independent than most of their peers. More...
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...
More than 600 guests recently heard student performances at Oaks Christian School's sixth annual Dinner Auction, "Let Freedom Ring," at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion. More...
Westlake Village resident James D. Power IV, whose company has become synonymous with customer satisfaction and service, was recently honored for his career achievements by the University of San Diego. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PROUD PUP-Sherlock, a male bloodhound and Anatol shepherd mix, is 2 years old and gentle and playful. Sherlock can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. More...
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers COOLING SPRAY-Ariana Delagado, 2, of Thousand Oaks finds an alternative use for an irrigation sprinkler at Conejo Community Park. More...
While parents want to protect their children from offensive or inappropriate TV programming, many don't know that the tools they need may already be right in their living room. More...
When it comes to protecting your home from the damaging effects of the sun, what you can't see - invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays - can definitely impact you. More...
While it won't be official until board members reach a final vote during their May 23 meeting, it appears that Mario Contini, current chief of schools in nearby Fillmore, will be the next superintendent of Conejo Valley Unified School District ( More...
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT-Greer Hurley, 5, right, and her twin brother, Paul, with Jade Brimhall, 4, and Braden Delgado, 3, all of Thousand Oaks, frolic in the sunshine, playing an old game at Conejo Community Park. More...
Newbury Park resident Michael Silacci, executive director of external affairs for AT&T in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, has been elected to the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) board of directors. More...
The Left Coast String Quartet will perform its Conejo Valley debut concert at 3 p.m., Sun., May 21 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The concert is sponsored by More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SPRING PLAY--Newbury Park High School thespians and theater boosters are presenting "Aida," a modern rock opera based on Verdi's 1871 work, at 7 p.m. tonight, Fri. More...
Class Act Musical Theatre in Woodland Hills has established a new scholarship to help support young actors. The event was marked with a special one-time performance of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," presented by Class Act alumni on May 6. More...
None of it matters now. The stats don't matter. The home runs don't matter. The seedings, the ERA's, the hype, the press clippings-it won't make any bit of difference at this point. More...
The CIF-Southern Section softball playoffs begin Friday with nine area teams representing five divisions set to battle for the right to hang a coveted CIF championship banner. More...
Thousand Oaks will face second seeded Edison tomorrow night
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
After they survived a grueling five-game match in the first round against lower-seeded Peninsula, it's difficult to blame members of the Thousand Oaks boys' volleyball team for wanting to get out of their second round match against H More...
The organization Area Christians Taking Initiative on Needs (ACTION) will host its third annual Ventura County community service program on Sat., June 3. The event is intended to benefit both individuals and agencies that are in need. More...
From 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Sundays the Westlake Church of Religious Science hosts a prayerful "Time for Transformation." At 10 a.m. Dr. Sue Rubin and Rev. Jim Lockard present the "Celebration of Life" service. More...
The drama "True Companions" will close its threeweek run at 7 p.m. Sat., May 20 at Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. More...
After speaking at city council meetings and addressing the process on how to handle the vacancy of a councilmember in the future and reading several letters to the editor and editorials since these meetings, I feel that it is appropriate to addre More...
During the attempted recall of former Councilwoman Elois Zeanah, Mr. Ed Masry was labeled a "cult attorney" on a flier with Councilmember Tom Glancy's name on it. More...
Who is waging the campaign against (Conejo Valley Unified School District Trustee) Mike Dunn? And for what reason? Could it be that he is a good representative who is interested in student and parent concerns? And is not corrupt? More...