The Acorn Newspapers are in no way affiliated with ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform) which has been involved in recent controversy regarding the upcoming presidental election. ACORN is a political advocacy group. The Acorn Newspapers are named after the seed from which tall oak trees grow. There is no connection.
TONI KIMBALL Bookkeeper "Thousand Oaks is so pretty. I like the mountains- it's not flat. I just like it out here."
RIVKA KRASHEN Writer "It's surprisingly convenient. Thousand Oaks offers lots of businesses and restaurants. The stores I want to go to are all right here, so I don't have to go far to find things."
NANCY SOUTHWICK Dental administrator "Thousand Oaks has a small-town quality. Even though it's grown- I've been here since 1955- I love the intimacy of how everyone knows each other."
RICK LAUGHTON Distribution director of operations "It's a beautiful place to live and one of the safest places to live. It's a great place to raise kids. It has perfect weather. It's a small town that has everything you would need."