COLORFUL WORLD--Joseph Bryant, 9, of Thousand Oaks admires the "Around the World" Christmas tree exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. This will be the 13th year the library has displayed 30 decorated trees representing different countries and cultures. The exhibit will remain on display through Jan. 7. More...
Housing officials from throughout Ventura County met last month at the fifth annual Ventura County Housing Conference to discuss development issues facing the growing county. More...
A tow truck hoisted a smashed older-model Toyota Camry onto its bed, while Thousand Oaks police officers filled out paperwork and swept up shards of glass at the intersection of Moorpark Road and Avenida de Las Flores. More...
Louie Levy of Thousand Oaks was 15 years old on Dec. 7, 1941 and living in Brooklyn, N.Y. People came out of their homes after hearing radio reports about the Japanese attack in Pearl Harbor, Levy said. They knew that America was going to war, he said. More...
LEGACY- Five generations of one family enjoy a moment together at Los Robles Regional Medical Center where Hunter Smith was born Tues., Nov. 28. Held by his mother, Amie Smith of Simi Valley, Hunter is surrounded by, from left, his greatgrandmother Billie Maxwell, his grandmother Pamela Mitrano and his great-great-grandmother Jossie Shropshire. All the grandmas are from Stigler, Okla. 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 email address: steve@theacorn.com. Newbury Park Panthers Sat., Dec. More...
WRESTLEMANIA- Above, Thousand Oaks' Brett Parker gets leverage on El Camino Real's Onyi Chima during the 215-pound final at last weekend's Newbury Park Wrestling Tournament. Parker won the weight class. Top left, Rowan Hines of TOHS takes down Royal's Frank Beinz en route to the 135-pound title. Below left, Royal's Kevin Dunn nearly pins Thousand Oaks' Jason Moore in the 125-pound final. More...
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A SWEETIE- Cassie, a 6-month-old female calico, is a playful kitty with a charming personality. Cassie can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Cassie home for the holidays, ask about identification No. A3595080. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit the website, animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. More...
A cellphone store, We Connect Wireless, was robbed by two white males at 10:12 a.m. Mon., Dec. 4. The suspects (5-8 to 5-10 and in their mid-20s) entered the store and posed as customers buying a cellphone. While looking at merchandise on display, one of the males told a clerk that they were there to rob the store and that they were armed with a knife. More...
Temple Adat Elohim will sponsor the third night of Hanukkah Candle Lighting Ceremony at the Westlake Promenade on Sun., Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. The service will feature the temple's Junior Choir singing holiday songs, led by Cantor David Shukiar. Rabbis Ted Riter and Rebecca Dubowe will lead the ceremony. More...
THE WONDER OF LEARNING- Teacher Pam Bluestein introduces first-graders, front to back, Garrett Yrager, 7, Caryn Archer, 6, and Gannon Tovey, 7, of Newbury Park to Sycamore Canyon's science lab. More...
Since Shakespeare is part of the regular high school curriculum, the Santa Susana Repertory Company decided to stage dynamic live theatrical productions to bring the author's work to life and immerse the students in the world of timeless classics. More...
All the 23 Freeway commuters and residents of the alternate routes in Thousand Oaks (Lynn, Moorpark and Erbes roads, and Westlake Boulevard) seem to be anxiously awaiting the completion of the freeway widening project in 2010. The only condition that may keep the congestion from getting worse before that will be a slowdown in new home construction. More...
For many Americans, Dec. 7, 1941 is a date that will never be forgotten. President Franklin Roosevelt called it a "date which will live in infamy." On a quiet Sunday morning in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, exactly 65 years ago, forces from the Japanese fleet launched a sneak attack on the heart of the American Navy. More...
This home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, an open floorplan and is approximately 2,839 square feet. Built in 1998, it features upgraded neutral carpeting, upgraded tile and a freshly painted interior. The living room and formal dining area have vaulted ceilings. More...
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