JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers MINI MAPLE- Conejo Valley Bonsai Society member Paul Centeno, right, shows a 20-year-old bonsai maple tree to Newbury Park's DePalo family, father David, left, Chloe, second from left, 7, a Viewpoint School second-grade s
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By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Sexually violent predator Ross Leo Wollschlager, who was released from a state mental health facility in August, is now living in a tent somewhere in Ventura County, according to Ventura County Sheriff 's Department spokesperson Capt. More...
The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will host a brunch and book signing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at Boccaccio's restaurant, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...
The Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild will host an open house, show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Oct. More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
Up-and-coming comic book artists will have the opportunity to churn out a 24-page comic book in 24 hours during this month's 24 Hour Comics Day. The event is scheduled at sites around the world. More...
Two elite-level gymnasts from Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center competed in the U.S. Challenge in Battle Creek, Mich., in July. It was the first time gymnasts from the Conejo Valley attended the competition. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CHECKMATE- Newbury Park resident Ava DePalo, 4, learns the game of chess as she moves the white king on the oversized outdoor chess board at the Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks on Sunday. More...
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will host a preholiday boutique sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri., Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
Photos by JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TICKLING THE KEYS- Acacia Elementary School student Kailey Tooch, above, plays a song as her music instructor Carol Arias watches during the Acacia Elementary School carnival fundraiser for the school's music pr More...
The Westlake Yacht Club will host the Louise Kapus Memorial Regatta on Sun., Oct. 14. A skipper's meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. and the races will begin at 1 p.m., weather permitting. More...
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
The day David De Candia found a small box of tea-tasting cups was the day he discovered his spiritual side. More...
'Portrait of a Lady'
The Casa Pacifica Angels and hosts Janet and Gregg Van Huisen will present "Spotlight on Style: Portrait of a Lady," Sat., Oct. 20 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...
HIGHER EDUCATION- Henry Zee, left, a representative of Penn State University, explains the programs available to NPHS junior Jeffery Zuckerman and his parents, Allan and Judy, during a College Faire held at Newbury Park High School More...
Andrew Fraknoi will present "If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Jupiter: A Grand Tour of the Universe" at 10 a.m. Mon, Oct. 22 in California Lutheran University's Samuelson Chapel, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
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