When Wendy Williams' two children- a second-grader and a fifthgrader at Weathersfield Elementary- came home with more than four pounds of candy each on Halloween night, she knew she had to get some of it out of the house.
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During California Lutheran University's Community Leaders Association's recent auction, Deborah Hang of Westlake Village was presented William E. Hamm Outstanding Service Award. More...
Two teenagers have been arrested by the Thousand Oaks Police Special Enforcement/Gang Unit and charged with attempted murder. More...
In an Oct. 25 article about a Thousand Oaks man who got a surgical implant for his spine, the name of Westlake Village physician Dr. Kapil Moza was misspelled. More...
About 30 people are invited to enjoy dinner while discussing the flavor of Thousand Oaks with Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks. The first in a series of Slow Growth Dinner events is planned for 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. More...
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The Goebel Senior Adult Center will host its annual holiday craft bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
Registration for the Thousand Oaks Girls Softball Association will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Nov. 17 and 18 and Dec. More...
Carol Aebersold will sign copies of her new children's book, "Elf on the Shelf," from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 15 at Sadie's Hallmark, 501 S. Reino Road, Newbury Park. More...
Temple Adat Elohim's Sisterhood will present a Judaica Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on two Sundays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, at 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...
Tickets are still available for the seventh annual Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation's CLvFFie (pronounced Cliffie) Awards, scheduled for Sat., Nov. 17 at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center in Thousand Oaks, say organizers. More...
The Ventura County Community Foundation has introduced "Open Wednesdays," a series of meetings in each of the county's 10 cities intended to provide a forum for local nonprofits, donors, community leaders and elected officials to discuss prioriti More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
The bonds of friendship forged among five World War II veterans were recaptured last month, when the octogenarians were reunited as a group for the first time in 65 years. More...
A growing number of parents buy into the idea of teaching financial responsibility to their teens, but are teens still writing checks that their money skills can't cash? A recent poll says that might be the case. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers RED CARPET WALK- Westlake High School Homecoming King Jordan Mannisto and Queen Rachel Browski walk the red carpet after they're chosen king and queen during halftime at Warrior Stadium last Friday night. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers MASTER OF ARTS- Cathy Philipp of Spun Glass Creations makes a rooster with spun glass and completes it with colors at the second annual Conejo Recreation and Park District Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique. More...
Former Assemblymember HannahBeth Jackson officially announced her candidacy for the state Senate in the 19th District. More...
The Ventura County Fire Department reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors. More...
Play Review
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the season's first offering from Cabrillo Music Theatre, is one of two shows presented by the local production company this theater season that started out as a film and was later adapted for Broadway. More...
Conejo Players Theatre will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" from Nov. 16 through Dec. 16 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. More...
Silverado Senior Living Inc. has opened its newest memory care community at 240 E. 3rd St. in the historic district of Tustin, Calif. Silverado currently has two other Orange County communities, in Costa Mesa and San Juan Capistrano. More...
Ingersoll's Clocks and Antiques is closing and will liquidate the inventory at half price through Nov. 30. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Owners Jim and Annette Ingersoll have run the shop for 30 years. More...
Whether it's playing in the park, visiting a zoo or just looking out a window, experts say there are plenty of everyday activities that can be used to teach children to respect the environment and wildlife around them. More...
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