JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TEACHER'S PET- Elvis, also known as Moorpark High School's Raymond Michael, serenades Lang Ranch Elementary School teacher Kris Falde during a celebration of the school's Reading Rocks program. More...
Two juveniles, neither one old enough to drive legally, allegedly drove around Thousand Oaks in a stolen car last month and broke into homes, cars and mailboxes. More...
Building Safety Solutions, an emergency preparedness and safety training organization, has highlighted common mistakes made during emergencies, such as fire, an earthquake or an act of terrorism, in high-rise buildings such as offices More...
The Salvation Army will host 5K and 10K trail runs beginning at 8 a.m. Sat., June 7 at the organization's campsite in the Santa Monica Mountains. A nature walk for children and a family fair will follow. More...
THURS., JUNE 5 Business Women Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m. Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Christopher Christian, PhD, speaks on "The Puerto Rican Syndrome." Men and women welcome. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers CUTTING THE RIBBON- George Lange, left, chair of Conejo Recreation and Park District; Dorothy Beaubien, center, president of the Board of Education; and Mayor Jacqui Irwin of Thousand Oaks stand outside the More...
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at steve@theacorn.com. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers ACCEPTING DONATIONS- Los Cerritos Middle School Associated Student Body students and teachers are raising funds for a new computer lab by picking up trash during a recent walk from the school to Oakbrook Park in Thousand More...
Junior Gym, home of Lyons Gymnastics Academy, announced the opening of a second location in the North Ranch Pavilions shopping center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tues., May 20. More...
Rabbi Ted Riter knows the significance of Temple Adat Elohim's 40th anniversary. After their escape from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, Jews wandered the desert for 40 years before landing in Israel. More...
Redeemer Lutheran Church will host Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Mon. to Fri., June 16 to 20 at the church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. The theme is "Friendship Trek (Jesus, Our Friend Forever). More...
I had to laugh when I saw the full-page ad for Democrat Mary Pallant in the Acorn . The copy. "Had Enough?" and "It's Time for A New Direction" with her standing next to gas station gas prices is laughable for any Democrat. More...
Regarding Elton Gallegly's guest opinion in the May 22 Thousand Oaks Acorn , Gallegly describes a 2000 decision by OPEC to cut production as a wakeup call for the nationand proposes incentives to build more oil refineries in the More...
JOE BINOYA/Acorn Newspapers OUT ON THE TOWN- - Jenny Mallen and Greg Chason of Newbury Park High School model formal attire during the Threads for Red Fashion Show at the school. More...
Conejo Recreation and Park District will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., June 5 in the Community Room at Hillcrest Center403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks to discuss the final environmental impact report foLang Ranch Community Park. More...
There will no longer be school crossing guards at five elementary school crossings in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park because the locations don't meet the city's criteria for that service. More...
Sun., June 15 is Father's Day, and the Thousand Oaks Acorn is inviting you to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old dad. More...
The inaugural Mel Ashcraft Celebrity Golf Classic will raise money for Community Conscience of Thousand Oaks, which helps several worthy causes. Various prizes can be won, and admission includes dinner, a raffle, and live and silent auctions. More...
New West Symphony will present the eighth annual gala Symphony of Wine VIII dinner and wine auction at 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. More...
The Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts presents "Celebrate 2008" on Sat., June 21 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...
"The Andersonville Trial" at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts is a powerful, moving play written by Saul Levitt and based on an actual court trial held in the aftermath of the Civil War. More...
Two months ago, the DMS11 Soccer Academy from Westlake Village showed a few teams in England just how good they were on the pitch. Thanks to head coach Dan Metcalfe's cinematic skills, others will soon be able to relive the experience. More...
Newbury Park A male, 21, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance at 2:45 p.m. May 22 on Hillcrest Drive west of Rancho Conejo Boulevard. More...
NICE LADY- Missy, a 3-year-old female black and tan German shepherd mix can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Missy home, ask about identification No. A3778137. More...
"Beach Party" is the theme for Vacation Bible School scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June 23 to 27 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. The program is open to children ages 4 through current sixth graders. More...