Women can slim down to fit tight jeans

Ladies Workout Express of Agoura Hills will present a 12week program designed to help women lose weight the safe way- with regular exercise and healthy eating. The program, Skinny Jeans, is open to all new members in January. More...

Addiction help is available

More than 22 million Americans struggle with drug/alcohol addiction. Narconon can help. Start the New Year right by calling Narconon at (800) 4686933 for free counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide. More...

People with vision problems have new choices to make

With more than a million people signing up for Lasik surgery in the United States every year, it's clear people are tired of toting their glasses or popping in their contacts every morning. More...

Conejo Valley Adult School launches a new distance learning program

Conejo Valley Adult School this week added a distance learning program to its inventory of courses and programs. More...

One of my students recently visited several colleges in Texas, where other high school students on the college tours asked her why she would want to leave California. It's a good question. 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...

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

Prices are updated weekly from the Internet Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. PST. For accuracy check prices with your stock broker. More...

Newbury Park A fight occurred Jan. 1 in the 1200 block of Calle Las Casas. Thousand Oaks Police responded to an act of battery Jan. 1 in the 1700 block of Calle Zafiro. An act of battery occurred Jan. 1 at the intersection of E. More...

Instructors invited to attend Holocaust education workshop

The 24th annual teacher training workshop "The Relevance of Teaching the Holocaust in the 21st Century" will be offered for educators and residents on four consecutive Thursdays from 4:15 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. More...

CLU to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

California Lutheran University will pay tribute to civil rights leader and activist Martin Luther King Jr. during a special service at 10 a.m. Wed., Jan. 17 in Samuelson Chapel on the main campus in Thousand Oaks. More...

Is our future really so bleak? The year is 2027. The last child was conceived 18 years ago, and Mankind is slowly stagnating. More...

Concertos with Orchestra presents Opus 17 concerts

The CWOTO Orchestra will present its Opus 17 concerts this weekend, Fri., Jan. 12 and Sun., Jan. 14. The event is sponsored by the Concertos with Orchestra, Thousand Oaks, a nonprofit educational group. More...

Conejo Players Theatre to hold auditions for 'Angel Street'

Conejo Players Theatre will have auditions for "Angel Street" Sun. through Tues., Jan. 21 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. Callbacks will be Wed., Jan. 24. The theater is at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation

A RIVER RUNS BY THEM- Kalen and Justin do some good reading on the bank of the Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah. Their dad, Carlo van Staden, submitted the photo. More...

Freshly Painted And Move-In Ready

This single-story home in Thousand Oaks features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has been upgraded with true maple hardwood floors, base and crown molding, and recessed lighting. It is freshly painted and is in move-in condition. More...

Howard Schuster and Helen Borland

The Howard Schuster and Helen Borland team provides service to home buyers and sellers. With experience that spans all phases of residential real estate, Schuster and Borland assist clients through each step of their transaction. More...

Maria Quiles

Maria Quiles received the award as top selling agent for October 2006 at Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/ Channel Islands office. Born and raised in Buenaventura, Quiles has been a Ventura County resident for nearly 30 years. More...