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January 29, 2009  RSS feed
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers 'WE'LL FIND OUR OWN FUN'- Maddie Cupples, 5, in the front, has a backup "leaf player" in Juliet Marcroft, 6. The girls decided to chase leaves with a friend last Saturday at Thousand Oaks Community Park. They're in kindergarten at Madrona Elementary School and have brothers who play Conejo Youth Basketball. See related photo on page 23. More...

A new Home Depot on Hampshire Road would bring increased noise, traffic and light pollution to nearby homes, a day care center and a senior living facility, More...

The Conejo teachers union and a local school board member are at odds again after disparaging comments were made about a school in Conejo Valley Unified School District. More...

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze at a Thousand Oaks home last week. At about 4:50 a.m. Wed., Jan. 21, a call came in to the Ventura County Fire Department reporting a house on fire in the 2200 block of Indian Sky Lane. More...
The Discovery Center for Science and Technology will host "Science Everyone Can Understand" in its Science Speaker Series from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12 at Baxter biosciences, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. More...
UCLA Extension will present the following one-day seminars and on-site study tours. •Paul Williams: Architect to the Stars illustrates the legacy of Paul Williams, an African American architect who used stylized and elegant designs for the homes of some of Hollywood's celebrities. More...
SAT., JAN. 31 Annual Rummage Sale Hosted by Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Boosters, 7 a.m. to noon, in front of the TOHS Performing Arts Building, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Clothing, furniture, household items. Rain or shine. More...
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...
Thousand Oaks' gap-toothed 'Bear' loves wrestling, cars
Like a classic car, John Herrera continues to get better with age. By the time Herrera was in the seventh grade, he'd become bored with playing football, so he decided to give up the gridiron sport and try wrestling. More...
The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks and the Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will present their annual economic forecast breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Fri., Feb. 6 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...
A male, 22, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol at 6:15 a.m. Jan. 17 at Lynn Road and Lotus Avenue. A male, 38, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance at 9 a.m. Jan. 15 at Lawrence Drive and Ventu Park Road. More...
Award-winning songwriter James Nihan will present songs of spirit in an intimate concert at 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 30 at Unity of the Oaks, 1414 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 113, Thousand Oaks. This concert is part of a 10-day tour between San Luis Obispo and San Diego. More...
My wife changed our plans, canceling my casual get-together with some friends and setting a more important get-together of her own. I was available to watch our 5-year-old son that Saturday evening after all. The three-bedroom house was silent—not the silence of mischief, but the silence associated with peace—and I was enjoying it. More...
I was amazed to read about the $89,000 branding fiasco. Thanks to those who want to keep work here locally. We have major talent here. I don't think the city has done its due diligence to find it. More...
It's Costco's decision, of course, if the big discount store doesn't choose to open in Thousand Oaks. In private enterprise, companies must be cautious about expansion, especially now, when the economy is dragging. On the other hand, it's no surprise that the new store proposed for Newbury Park would be costly. More...
This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. This home is approximately 1,770 square feet per tax assessor with a light and open floorplan, beveled glass front door, recently painted interior and exterior, upgraded neutral carpet, upgraded light fixtures and smooth ceilings. More...

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