Fluoridated water coming soon, some still believe the additive is dangerous

Ed Flanagan was shocked to learn that fluoride, a common toothpaste additive that is believed to protect teeth from decay, will soon be added to tap water throughout Southern California. More...

Fitness, martial arts to be showcased in T.O. expo

Star Physique, a sports and fitness entertainment company, is presenting a health and fitness expo at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19. Admission is free. The expo will feature prod More...

Four arrested following vandalism investigation

T.O. resident Johnny Lomeli, 18, and three juvenile males were arrested earlier this month, culminating a gang graffiti investigation that began in January. More...

Conejo Players present comedy

It's "comedy tonight" when the Conejo Players present the musical farce "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, from Fri., Aug. More...

Wealth CreatoCo. to present fitness event for singles

The Wealth Creator Co. will present a singles event, "Wine, Chocolate and Weight Loss: Eat Chocolate, Drink Wine, And Still Reduce Your Waistline," from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. More...

Gardens of the World will continue free jazz concert series

Gardens of the World community park will add the sound of music to its exquisite international gardens as it hosts the fourth annual program of summer jazz concerts. All concerts are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. More...

THURS., AUG. 17 Oak Park Gardeners The Oak Park Gardeners will learn all about worms and worm castings at their 7 p.m. meeting at Mae Boyar Park, Oak Park. Public invited. (818) 706-6331 More...

Former CLU star Hirsh gets promoted to the big leagues

The baseballs that were whizzing past batters at speeds in the 90s three years ago at California Lutheran University are today propelling Jason Hirsh as he pitches for the Houston Astros. More...

One of the keys to success lately for Simi Valley High's head football coach Todd Borowski has been clock management. However, that management has nothing to do with how long his offense is on the field. More...

Newbury Park Vandals caused over $400 in damages between 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. Aug. 3 on Capitan Street. More...

Longtime religion columnist is hospitalized

The Acorn staff learned recently that a beloved colleague, Claire Vereczky Malis, 83, had suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain. She underwent emergency surgery on Sun., Aug. More...

Conejo Valley houses of worship

PRAYING- Abdullah Aljabri leads other men in the maghrib (early evening prayer) at the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley. The center at 2700 Borchard Road in Newbury Park will be hosting a 1 to 4 p.m. open house Sun., Aug. 20. More...

Rabbis reach out to the community

Chabad Jewish Center of T.O. has welcomed visiting Rabbis Arye Eichler, 24, and Yehuda Glick, 23, who will be here through Aug. 23. They'll be reaching out and acquainting themselves with the Jewish community in T.O. and Newbury Park. More...

Top 10 reasons that fluoride should not be added to our water

Many parts of the country began adding fluoride to tap water 50 years ago because it helps prevent tooth decay. That's why it's also in many brands of toothpaste. Thanks to fluoridated water, people get fewer cavities. More...

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Tired of hearing about gloom and doom in the real estate market

The news media have been living in a bubble since before 9/11. Despite facts that indicate the real estate market is cooling as many experts had expected, some journalists insist there is a crisis. More...

Here Is A Property Complete With A Paved Side Space Currently Used As An RV Pad

Here is a single story property with nearly halfacre complete with a paved side space currently used as an RV pad. This property has more than enough space to build a resort size pool and it is zoned for two horses. More...

Steve Young

Steve Young was the listing agent for the sale of my home. His 29 years of experience and understanding of market conditions was critical to the sale, especially due to deteriorating market conditions. More...

Pat Helton

Pat Helton, a broker associate in the Coldwell Banker Westlake Promenade Office, is again cosponsoring a series of jazz concerts at The Gardens of The World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in Thousand Oaks. More...