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January 3, 2008
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Celebrating a new year
BALLOONS AND CHAMPAGNE--Vera Sharding of Newbury Park swats at a balloon as Simi Valley resident Mark Stone waits for his turn during the Moorpark Active Adult Center's annual New Year's Party. Last Saturday night's event included music by Ed Lafada and the Starlighters, dessert, champagne and doo... More...
Officeholders at city and state level often disagree
State Sen. Tom McClintock frequently opposes bills sought by T.O. council
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

State and city governments may be married, but they don't always like each other. Issues such as protecting the open space that cradles Conejo Valley, lowering speed limits on Thousand Oaks streets and changing the city's General Plan by adding high-density zoning may seem like loca... More...

New laws go into effect for drivers throughout California
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

California drivers face a variety of new road rules in 2008, including a requirement in July for hands-free cellphones and a ban on products that obscure license plates. California Highway Patrol Commissioner Mike Brown said the new laws will make roads safer and strengthen the ability of ... More...

 Community
•Consumers must read sale signs carefully before they claim deception
Everyone knows the excitement of seeing a banner sign with a good price over a desired item, as well as the disappointment when a higher price rings up at the cash register. Observant consumers might point out, "Hey, that's not the price it said on the big sign above it." What ... More...
•Registration begins for adult softball league
•Brott conducts in Italy
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 Health & Wellness
•Ventura County YMCAs to host open houses
Branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA will host a "Discover the Y" open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5. The free events will feature games and activities for the kids. Hosting the open houses are the Conejo Valley YMCA at 4031 N. More...
•Now is the time to prevent bone fractures
•Stretch dollars to pay for medication
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 Dining & Entertainment
•"Charlie Wilson's War"
Directed by: Mike Nichols Starring: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts MPAA rating: R (for adult language, brief nudity, drug use) Running time: 98 minutes Best suited for: Tom Hanks' and Julia Roberts' fans, the history-lite crowd. More...
•Game menu to feature bison short ribs, rabbit
•Janss Marketplace has open mike night
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., JAN 3 Candidate Forum Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Forum on presidential candidates in preparation for February primary. Public invited. Jack Phillips, (805) 5043749. More...
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 Schools
•Teens bring in the New Year
IN THE SPIRIT- La Reina School students, from left, Keilani Garcia, Hailey Barab, Alyssa Kogel, Gabriella Brignardello, Cristina Checa and Janelle Garza wait to enter the Thousand Oaks Teen Center for the New Year's Eve dance party on Monday. It's an annual event in Thousand Oaks. More...
•Redwood Middle School Band's winter concert entertaining
•Website helps parents carpool kids to school
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 Sports
•Head coach Tom Donohue says: Intensity will determine how far the Warriors go
For Tom Donohue, the formula for success is simple. "If we play hard and we shoot well, then we are very, very tough," said Donohue, Westlake High School boys' basketball coach. "If we don't bring energy, it seems like we can lose to anybody. More...
•Golfers benefit from conditioning
•Oaks Christian's Tyler McGrath earns his stripes as a 'gym rat'
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 Business
•Local man promoted by nutrition firm
Richard Palmer, a Thousand Oaks resident and independent distributor for Waiora, was recently promoted to the Gold level. The company awarded Palmer with a certificate of achievement with the embossed Waiora seal. More...
•EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Pets
•Acorn Soundoff
Not all dogs can be the Pet of the Week, but they still need good homes. So, this week's question was, "What are you in for?"
BRADY, Chow mix "I love to play ball, and I don't believe in taking steroids. I've been told I have an engaging personality. I have no idea why nobody's taken me home yet." More...
•Pet of the Week
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park On suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, a male, 35, was arrested at 1:36 a.m. Dec. 25 on W. Potrero Road, about one mile west of Rancho Dos Vientos. On suspicion of being under the influence of controlled substances, the following subjects were arrested: A ... More...
•Arrests are up for immigrant fugitives
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 Faith
•Muslim and Jew to discuss how to build interfaith relationships
Aziza Hasan, a Muslim, and Malka Fenyvesi, a Jew, will discuss efforts toward building meaningful and constructive interfaith relationships from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 30 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...
•Yearlong seminar series designed to activate spirituality
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 Family
•Good vocabulary a powerful tool for life
Read all about it. A powerful vocabulary can often add to a person's employment potential and help make lifelong learning possible. Plus, building a strong vocabulary increases a person's ability to communicate effectively, both socially and professionally. More...
•Quality time beats watching football
•Volunteer Opportunities
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 On The Town
•Recitals planned for T.O. Philharmonic
The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic (formerly The Concertos with Orchestra, Thousand Oaks) starts its 2008 season with a series of fundraising performances called The Solo Recital Project II, which will feature alumni Philharmonic soloists in recitals at the Marian Hall for the Performing Ar... More...
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 Letters
•It's time for action against absurd policies in public education
Every once in a while we're all confronted with an episode that we know should never have occurred and requires our attention to ensure it doesn't occur again. The behavior of Conejo Valley Unified School District regarding our son and other young students caught up in similar situa... More...
•Doesn't want generator near WHS campus
•Defender of Christmas should lighten up
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 Editorials
•Smart shoppers read the fine print on sales promotions
The aisles at stores go both ways when it comes to customer confusion over merchandise on sale. (See Nancy Needham's story on page 3.) Smart shoppers must condition themselves to read the small print. More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•This Oak Creek Two-story Home Features Vaulted Ceilings, Tile Floors, And A Kitchen With Black Appliances And A Breakfast Bar
This 4bedroom, 3bath Oak Creek twostory home has a downstairsbedrooman d bath. Highlights include vaultedceilings,tile floors,k itchenwith black appliances and a breakfast bar which opens up into a family room with a red brick fireplace. More...
•Mary Fealkoff
•Looking For A 'Diamond In The Rough' Can Be Rewarding
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