Two men have loved her with all their hearts. Now she's for sale. A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, once owned by the late actor Steve McQueen and restored by Thousand Oaks resident Michael Regalia, is on the auction block today. Christie's will be in charge of auctioning t... More...

Active people are twice as likely to prevent coronary heart disease than someone who is inactive. These tips will help one get started on a shape-up routine that centers on cardio. Remember, in order to capitalize on cardio, one should incorporate stretching and resistance training into ... More...

For those too young to have seen the original Beach Boys in a live setting, the next best thing came to town last Sunday. The Surf City Allstars, who got their start in the early 1980s, are veteran musicians who've spent years playing with the greatest groups in surf music. Cur... More...

THURS., AUG. 16 Guest Teacher Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Community Center, Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Guest demonstrator: Kathy Benson, instructor with several bonsai societies. Guests welcome. (805) 374-9668. More...

The following local residents received degrees at the 2007 commencement ceremonies at California Lutheran University. Newbury Park : Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude: Grant Toland. More...

Sascha Cabrera enjoyed surfing so much, she might just try it again next weekend. Cabrera, a 16-year-old senior at Oaks Christian School, was one of several newcomers from Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village to hit the waves early Sunday morning at Mondos cove in Ventura. More...

As the Thousand Oaks Acorn was going to press, Amgen announced it will restructure by reducing staff 12 to 14 percent- 2,200 to 2,600 workers- along with other cutbacks. The initiatives are expected to be complete by 2008 and save the Newbury Park company about $1 billion. More...

The more than 75 percent of pet owners who say they consider their dogs like members of the family may care to consider these tips for including their fourlegged friends in the family fun. Just remember the easy acronym DOGS. More...

Newbury Park Regarding a domestic violence incident that occurred at 9:40 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 200 block of Davis Drive, a male, 25, was arrested 25 minutes later at 10:05 a.m. in the 2700 block of Townsgate Road where he worked. More...

The Westlake Church of Religious Science Spiritual Cinema Ministry will present the film "The Gifts of Grief" and a grief workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8 at 880 Hampshire Road, Ste. V, Westlake Village. More...

Sgt. Patti Salas with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department says that to keep teens out of trouble, parents should keep the young people busy with activities. Summer is when teens have the most time on their hands. More...

In the Aug. 2 T.O. Acorn editorial ("Anti-smoking laws have a dark side"), it says, "If Americans continue to expect government to protect us from ourselves, freedom itself is at risk." I agree, and further contend that all laws have a dark side. More...

Weather is nature's great equalizer Cool wet winters, hot dry summers: It's a pattern of weather seen frequently in coastal Southern California. Although mild compared to many other climates in the world, this weather pattern has a profound effect on the character of the landscape. More...

"That never happens here" is the typical reaction in Conejo Valley when something horrible happens somewhere else. We live, after all, in a mostly quiet, almost bedroom community. Oh sure, Southern California bank robbers occasionally stop by, but only because they go wherever the freew... More...

Limited residential real estate vs. commercial real estate In article after article, the message we see is that Ventura County's housing market is experiencing a downturn. Contrary to popular opinion, the local commercial real estate market is strong and shows no signs of followin... More...