SOAKING UP THE SUN— On a cold, gusty winter day in Thousand Oaks visitors come from out of town to spend time at the Park and Bark facility on Avenida de Las Flores, just west of the 23 Freeway. More...
The proposed development of a 154,742-square-foot Costco warehouse store, with a gas station, parking and signage, will go before the Thousand Oaks City Council on Tues., Jan. 13. More...
"Selective mutism," an early childhood condition which causes those who have it to be unable to speak in certain situations, is as confusing as it is misunderstood, according to mental health experts. More...
The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is offering up to 29 hours of free respite care for people who provide care to those with dementia. More...
If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance but you didn't sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you will have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs until March 31. More...
In the past couple of months, numerous articles appeared in both newspapers and magazines that ultimately blame the American public school system for our nation's abysmal test scores. More...
Seven teams still have a chance to win a Marmonte League title in girls' water polo, but, according to many league coaches, the reality is the race for the top spot will once again come down to just two teams—Agoura and Royal. More...
Late one night an old and very wise master teacher took his students into the village and said to them, "I am old and helpless and have no money. More...
Lindsay Leon was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Dec. 13 at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks. Lindsay is a seventhgrade honor student at Los Cerritos Middle School and the daughter of Linda and Ken Leon of Thousand Oaks. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers WIND CHILL FACTOR DOESN'T MATTER- John Cavanagh, 5, of Thousand Oaks and his baby sitter, Maggie Stanley of West Hills, are bundled up as they challenge the chilly temperatures to frolic in Oakbrook Neighborhood Park. More...
The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura's downtown cultural district will host this year's Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest county competition on Thurs., Feb. 19. More...
Crickets are the keepers of time. They keep the rhythm of the day and of the music of the wilderness. The birds maintain the melodies, the bullfrogs the bass. More...
ON THE MAP—Christopher and Kathleen Carson of Thousand Oaks vacation in New Zealand with their hometown newspaper. They used the map behind them to plan their journey and the Thousand Oaks Acorn to keep up-to-date on local events. More...
Cmdr. Jeff Matson has been selected to serve as police chief in Thousand Oaks, replacing police chief Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter. Carpenter has accepted a promotion to chief deputy of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department (VCSD). More...
Ventura County law enforcement took more drunk drivers off roads and highways this holiday season than ever before, an official with a countywide DUI enforcement team said last week. From Dec. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers PEDALING AT THE PARK—Ben Glaubke, 2, of Thousand Oaks is in the driver's seat as he rides his tricycle around Conejo Creek Park North. More...
The Thousand Oaks Police Department will host a Smart Start program to educate teen drivers from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 29 at the Thousand Oaks Police Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Mon., Jan. 12: 6:30 p.m. More...
Gothic Productions ushers in the new year with its production of the drama "Rashomon ," the classic Japanese tale of crime and deceit. Performances will be Jan. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PREFERRED A CLOSE-UP—Smudge, an 8-year-old Dalmatian, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road, just west of Kanan, south of the 101 Freeway. Ask about identification No. A1726051. More...
A male, 48, allegedly pushed and hit his wife during a domestic dispute and was arrested at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 900 block of La Grange Avenue. More...
The following subjects were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the times, dates and places indicated: A male, 37, at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 27 in the 200 block of N. More...
An unknown person punched someone around 1:45 a.m. Dec. 27 in the 2400 block of Townsgate Road. Vehicle break-ins occurred on the following dates and places: On Dec. More...
On Christmas Eve, my husband attempted to turn onto Wildwood Avenue to take our family to my inlaws' to celebrate, but couldn't. It had been sealed off by police. We had no idea what had happened. More...
We don't offer opinions on everything that happens around here, but this week we have editorial remarks about two subjects. Concerning the proposed Costco store for Newbury Park, the Thousand Oaks Acorn has already endorsed the plan. More...
This home has views, spa, two covered patios and golf course access. There is a newer kitchen and baths. The house has an entertainment center and features lots of granite, travertine, rosewood and slate. More...
Members of Dilbeck Estates' President's Council gathered recently with president Mark Dilbeck and members of Dilbeck's management team for lunch at Il Fornaio Restaurant in Old Pasadena. More...
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