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January 1, 2009 / Front Page

Photograph of the Year

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SOLEMN MOMENT—A butterfly rests on the shoulder of Melinda Holloway, right, of Long Beach as she tries to comfort Skylar Miller, 7, of Thousand Oaks. More...

New traffic laws to be enforced as wheels roll into a new year

The Department of Motor Vehicles reminds motorists of new laws that take effect in January. •A new law prohibits text messaging with a cellphone or other text-based communications while driving a vehicle. More...

Health & Wellness

Treat colds, flu in early stages

Doctors agree that cold and flu symptoms are nothing to sneeze at and the sooner they're treated, the better chance there is for a quick recovery and minimum disruption of lifestyle. More...

Addressing a 'painful' gap in communications

A nationwide survey found that a sizable gap exists between patients and healthcare professionals when it comes to understanding and discussing pain. More...

Nurse's assistants finish training

Professional Medical Careers Institute School of Nursing in Thousand Oaks awarded pins and certificates of completion to students who recently completed a 185-hour nursing assistant course. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

SUN., JAN. 4 Jewish Genealogical Society Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Sports

'Without a doubt, we're No. 1'

NEVER LOST- The Real So Cal Girls U11 Black Team won first place in the Coast Soccer League Silver North Division. Front row, from left: Rachel Finegold, Megan Demijohn and Nicki Volante. More...

Straight to the top

Surf team from Los Cerritos a force in its first competitive season

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Give them cheese and pepperoni, and they will come. More...

Soccer squad claims pair of crowns

TWICE AS NICE—The Region 4 BU-14 All Star soccer team won a doubleheader, taking first place at the Panther Shootout tournament in Newbury Park and also finishing first in the Shootout competition. More...

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Police

Sheriff's Blotter

Newbury Park A male, 49, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance at 3:15 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 600 block of Avenida Del Platino. More...

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Family

Doing a good deed for lots of kids

GATHERING THE GOODS- From left, Patrick Feely, toy industry foundation board member; Ritchie Geisel, president and CEO of Bienvenidos; and president and CEO of My Stuff Bags Foundation Janeen Holmes load a van with more than 2,000 duffels in Westlake More...

With community service CLU basketball helps others

For winter break, California Lutheran University women's basketball coach Roy Dow has set up a schedule of games, practices and community service. The team participated in the Posada Royale Tournament CLU hosted on Dec. 28 and 29. More...

Encouraging a child's creativity in the arts

Everyone has the ability to be creative in some capacity. By fostering a child's creative muscles, he or she might develop more than just a hobby. More...

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Columns

Ask The DMV

Do you have questions about general drivingrelated require ments, such as registration or insurance? Are you unclear about the laws and restrictions related to driving? More...

Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands

We're getting a new year Everyone's talking about the brand-new year that just came out. And most everyone I know lined up for weeks to get it on Jan. 1. More...

Hot Flashes

The light fantastic Good golly, Miss Molly, I'm flying out of last year like Lois Lane under Superman's cape. More...

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Real Estate

At The End Of A Cul De Sac

This home is at the end of a cul de sac in Thousand Oaks and backs to open space. More...

This Home Is Located Near Schools And Parks And Move-In Ready

This single-story 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is near schools and parks, and is move-in ready. More...

Cindi Cockrill and Carie Hoglund

Cindi Cockrill and Carie Hoglund of Aviara Real Estate would like to think all who contributed to their 2008 Harvest Food Drive. More...

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City will spend more to repair the Civic Arts Plaza

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Civic Arts Plaza rehabilitation will continue since the City Council unanimously approved a contract for $245,000 for more structural repairs on the facility. More...

City of T.O. launches a new emergency alert system

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Residents who would like to get notification—in the form of a phone call, fax, text message, page or email—from City Manager Scott Mitnick when there's an emergency can sign up now at the city's website. The T.O. More...

Represents his school, even on holiday break

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LANCER CHEER SQUAD DOES ITS THING—Senior Michael Valentino of the Thousand Oaks High School Coed Cheer Team tumbles in competition during winter break in Carson. More...

Community

Crooks strike again, using bogus ATM devices

Thieves are going high-tech to steal money at local banks

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Anyone who used Bank of America automated teller machines in Newbury Park or Thousand Oaks in December should double-check their bank statements for possible fraudulent charges, Detective Eric Buschow said. More...

Single vehicle crash kills North Hills man, 29

Rolando Gutierrez, 29, was found dead at the scene on Christmas Eve after his 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche crashed in a single vehicle accident, authorities said. More...

Filmmakers want new ordinance so they can focus on Thousand Oaks

The motion picture and TV industries have a poor reputation for taking care of financial burdens left in the wake of shooting here, according to City Councilmember Dennis Gillette

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Councilmember Dennis Gillette stands by his December 1997 decision to require 100 percent consent from the people who live or have businesses within 500 feet of a proposed filming project. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

Not a dog lover? Go away. More...

Cabrillo Music Theatre presents 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do'

The Cabrillo Music Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of the new musical celebrating the music and the legend of Neil Sedaka, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. More...

Four for the Month

Still trying to figure out how to spend those holiday gift cards from Uncle Edward and Aunt Irene? The Acorn sports department suggests picking up one of these fine books. More...

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Business

Dream office comes to town

For business owners who are looking for low-cost alternatives for office space, "virtual offices" are becoming the new trend. Flexible packages include use of a conference room, full-time receptionist, digital photocopier, scanner and kitchen. More...