The community prosecutor will give the city more of the tools that are needed to put criminals behind bars
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Dep. District Attorney Bill Redmond, the new community prosecutor for Thousand Oaks, will do his best to keep Thousand Oaks one of the safest cities in the country. More...
The Ventura County Fire Department has named Capt. Ron Oatman as the department's new spokesperson. He officially began his new duties in July but, until recently, has been assigned to fires in Northern California. Oatman replaces Capt. More...
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public of the dangers of leaving a child alone inside a sweltering-hot vehicle. More...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
On a recent afternoon in Thousand Oaks a group of women donned feather boas, elbow-length gloves and lace- and straw-filled straw hats during a visit to the new Tranquility Tea Room to celebrate the birthday of their friend, Frieda Sw More...
A local horse club will host an open horse show, "Show for the Gold," starting 8 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Aug. 30 and 31 at Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Lane, Simi Valley. Aug. More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
Taking part in a local program called Weight Loss Challenge 101, Acorn reporters Stephanie Bertholdo and Sophia Fischer are waging a head-to-head battle of the bulge to see who can drop the most pounds The More...
Many gardeners believe that planting season is over by the end of July, but many summer flowers and vegetables can still be planted in August. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers 'IS IT MY STYLE?'- Conejo Valley Church of Christ member Shannon Latson of Oak Park holds up a feather-fringed blouse she may purchase at the Conejo Valley Church of Christ Estate Sale fundraiser. More...
The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Fri., Sept. 5 at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club recently welcomed 26 new members to the organization and introduced the incoming board members for 2008-09. More...