By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
The city awarded $85,000 of its $100,000 endowment fund to provide financial support for artistic, recreational, sporting and educational events; the remaining $15,000 was reserved for unanticipated funding requests. More...
Outdoor lighting can help prevent crime. Placing a spotlight or floodlight at the edge of a flower bed pointing toward the house will illuminate the side of the home facing the light. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HOLIDAY MIXER—Westlake Village resident Evelyn Haas talks with pianist Jeremy Weinglass during the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce mixer. The event was Wed., Dec. More...
Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is accepting applications for appointment to the board of directors to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Berger, who served as director for 24 years. More...
Affinity Bank President Michael R. McGuire recently announced that the bank's Thousand Oaks Branch has exceeded $30 million in deposits. The branch at 550 North Moorpark Road opened its doors during the first quarter of 2008. More...
The Ventura County Transportation Commission will host a public hearing in Moorpark on Jan. 7 to get local input concerning transportation and to identify transit service needs for residents of Moorpark and throughout Ventura County. More...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Every time Dino finds the scent of human remains, he sits, looks up and wags his tail in anticipation of a treat from his handler, Mike Grossman. This is called a "sit alert," said Grossman, a Moorpark resident. More...
The Thousand Oaks bakery Chocolatine is bringing a bit of France here with a cake in the shape of a traditional Christmas yule log. The yule log tradition began when all the family members would gather around the hearth for Christmas. More...
For his work with the U.S. national swim team during the world championships in England, chiropractor Eric Blum of Thousand Oaks was recently given a 2008 Gold Standard Award. Dr. More...
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
When Marianne and Sam Tangora closed the Crafters Guild in Thousand Oaks last year, their customers were so eager for the store to reopen they helped the entrepreneurs scout for vacant buildings. More...
A WINNING PAIR- Best friends Alyssa Marie Gogesch, left, and Allison Jean Montroy are Girl Scouts Gold Award recipients, the highest in Scouting. Alyssa belongs to Troop No. 60012 and is a senior at Westlake High School. More...
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