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. Police have discovered card skimmers- - devices that cover the slots where bank cards are inserted into ATMs—at some banks. More...

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. Yet people hesitate to take medication at the crucial early stage for many reasons. More...

Not a dog lover? Go away. Because "Marley & Me" is a shamelessly gratuitous dog lover's film based on the bestseller from columnist John Grogan, who made a living regaling his Labrador retriever's exploits as "the world's worst dog. More...

SUN., JAN. 4 Jewish Genealogical Society Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Ron Arons tells true story of Belva Gaertner, who inspired musical "Chicago," and how to conduct family research. Free to attend. More...

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. Middle row: Rachel Julius, Brooke Stark, Natalie Weinberg, Makenzie Hall and Milana Kazmer. Back row: Eloise Hendricks, Makayla Bush, Katie Sacha, Annie Chambers, Jordyn Bradbury and Laurel Graf. Not in photo: Madison Rutter and Eva Klein. The team is coached by Kevin Madden. More...

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...

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers EXCELLENT PET—Priscilla is a 30-month-old Rottweiler. She's sweet, engaging, playful and walks well on a leash. Priscilla can be adopted at the Agoura Animal Shelter on Agoura Road, just west of Kanan. Call first and ask about identification No. A3912214 because she may have already been adopted. More...

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. On allegations of the same offense, a female, 46, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 500 block of Avenida Del Platino. More...

The Open Classrooms for the Conejo Valley Unified School District will offer weekly tours of the campus and classrooms for prospective parents on Jan. 7, 14, 20 and 28; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 25, and March 4, 11, 24, 25, and 31 at Conejo Elementary School, 280 Conejo School Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

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 Village. My Stuff Bags Foundation donates bags to children in crisis shelters and foster care homes. My Stuff plans to distribute 2,000 bags to needy children in 20 cities throughout the nation this week. More...

There most likely is a reasonable aspect to the current emotional hullabaloo regarding Prop. 8: Where there are marriages, divorces inevitably follow. And guess who is going to profit from the divorces? The same profession that's no doubt behind it all. More...

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...

Let's reduce crime in the coming year. Here's how, with your assistance, the Thousand Oaks Acorn can help make our city safer: For the most part, Thousand Oaks is still a bedroom community. A majority of Conejo Valley residents work somewhere else, such as the San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles. More...

This home is at the end of a cul de sac in Thousand Oaks and backs to open space. It has 4 bedrooms plus an office with French doors, 3 full bathrooms, a downstairs bedroom, formal living room with vaulted ceilings, kitchen that opens to the family room, laundry room, More...