The economic forecast for the cities of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village is like their weather: sunny yesterday, sunny today and sunny tomorrow. More...
Daylight-saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sun., March 11. The time change previously occurred on the first Sunday in April, but has been moved forward. According to the federal government, daylight-saving time saves energy and provides more sunlight for leisure activities in the evening. More...
The debate over evolution versus intelligent design was rekindled at a recent Ventura County Board of Education meeting when a school official and a parent expressed concerns over the content of a new seventh-grade science textbook. More...
After a two-year search Bob Wilson has finally found a new home for another Cisco's. The first Mexican eatery, which burned down in Westlake Village in March 2005, will reopen at 686 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park. The family operates another Cisco's on Avenida de Los Arboles in T.O. More...
A hands-on program called "Look Good, Feel Better" will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mon., March 12 at the east campus of Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. The hands-on program teaches female cancer patients techniques to counteract the negative effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments while fighting cancer. More...
GREAT PANCAKES- - Spencer Wood, 8, of Thousand Oaks chows down on a free breakfast with his father, Brett Wood, at the Little League Opening Day Pancake Breakfast. The event was hosted by the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club at Colina Middle School on Saturday in Thousand Oaks. More...
THURS., MARCH 8 Golden Age of Mining Conejo Gem and Mineral Club meets 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Program: Dr. Robert Gray, head of Santa Barbara City College geology department, speaks on Golden Age of Mining. Pebble Pup youth program during business meeting. Free, public welcome. Becky Williamson (805) 532-1916. More...
Redwood Middle School and Newbury Park High School were named No Child Left Behind/ Blue Ribbon schools, board members announced at last Tuesday's CVUSD meeting. More...
Josh Begun, left, and Nicholas Poley, both 4, of Thousand Oaks toss a ball around after enjoying the Little League Opening Day Pancake Breakfast. The T.O. Kiwanis hosted the annual breakfast. See related photo on page 29. More...
Curves of Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks will be participating in the Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks. To celebrate the generosity of the community, Curves is waiving its normal services fee (with restrictions) for any new member who brings in a bag of nonperishable groceries and joins on or before March 10. More...
We humans find it hard to imagine what life would be like if we were prey. What would our resources for protection be? How would we get away from predators? What kind of senses would we develop to avoid attacks? Would we have more offspring to compensate for losses? More...
Thousand Oaks An Agoura man, 52, was arrested on charges of performing lewd acts with a child, 15. The alleged crime occurred inside a T.O. business on Feb. 18. According to a press release, on Feb. 27, the man went to the 15year-old's place of employment, allegedly with the intent to commit another lewd act. He was arrested after entering the business. More...
Movieguide, in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation, hosted the 15th annual Faith and Values Awards Gala and Report at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 20. More...
So I write this column at 30 years of age with a brandnew pacemaker in my chest. I'm very frightened that I had to get a pacemaker at such a young age. In my usual fashion, I worry excessively and obsessively. Every little muscle twitch or gas pain near my heart makes me think my heart is going bad. More...
In response to both letters from Douglas Crocket and Scott McGregor, I am mortified at the hateful letters that the Acorn is printing these days. The paper seems to be joining the fray of media that divides us all by printing hateful extremes. I am sure that there are thoughtful and eloquent writers in our community, and I hope we hear from them. More...
According to experts, the cities of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village can expect the favorable economy to continue. The Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Economic Outlook breakfast last Friday at Westlake Village Inn. More...
YOUNG AMIGOS- Dan and Andrea Sidman of Thousand Oaks take the kids with them to Cancun, Mexico. From left are Joshua Berns, 3; Ari Sidman, 7, and Ian Sidman, 2. They're never too young for the Thousand Oaks Acorn. More...
This is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, one-story townhome with attached two-car garage. The unit is attached on one side and has a large yard with a builtin barbecue and river rock fountain. Located on the corner of a cul-de-sac, there is no street noise, and it is near the community pool and recreation room. More...
School board okays trustee 'guidelines'