'I LIKE THIS PART'- Brandon Yen, 2, couldn't wait until after story time to point out his favorite parts of the book to his mother, Dina Ford of Thousand Oaks. As part of the Conejo Moms Club Park Day last Saturday, families enjoyed arts and crafts, story time and singing. See related photo on page 25. The pleasant weather may give way to rain and showers today. More...
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Staff member says trips are justified
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
As the Thousand Oaks City Council prepares to take an ax to the city's budget, some are wondering why four council members continue to spend taxpayers' money to travel. "We're now in a different economic time. We need to bring down travel expenses," said Councilmember Claudia Bill-de la Peña. More...
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By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Fourteen fewer violent gang members are roaming the streets of Thousand Oaks, a result of the partnering last year of the police department's special enforcement gang unit with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). More...
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The board of directors of the Conejo Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks recently appointed Teresa Seeley as the clinic's executive director, effective immediately. Seeley succeeds Sharron Baird, co-founder and former executive director. Baird retired on Dec. 31 after 32 years of service. More...
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Concert review
When the Righteous Brothers' Bobby Hatfield passed away in 2003, many thought his longtime singing partner, Bill Medley, would retire from the stage. Five years later, Medley soldiers on, with Hatfield's memory playing a major role in his current act. More...
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THURS., FEB. 5 Business & Professional Women's Club Meets at lounge near bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Donald Waisnen speaks on "Are online relationships healthy?" Men, women welcome. More...
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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...
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Newbury Park High graduate Andrew Lambo has been named the Los Angeles Dodgers' No. 1 minor league prospect by Baseball America. The announcement was made on the publication's website Jan. 30. "It's a pretty big honor because we have such a heavily stacked system," said Lambo, a corner outfielder. More...
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Jason Youngblood, president of National College Planners, specializes in helping families navigate the process of college planning. From the early stages of the college selection process to methods to finance higher education, the company provides a comprehensive service to address every family's needs and concerns. More...
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On suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, a male, 22, and a female, 21, were arrested around 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 400 block of Dena Drive. A male, 26, allegedly battered his girlfriend, causing a minor injury, around 2:45 a.m. Jan. 23 in the 1700 block of W. Hillcrest Drive. More...
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Ascension Lutheran Church will host the St. Olaf Band, called "one of America's preeminent bands" by The New Yorker , in concert at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 6 in the church sanctuary, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...
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IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CALLING FOR A GREENER WORLD—Genna Nolan, 9, left, Lars Haavaldsen, 7, campaign organizer Lisa Sloan Strom and Everett Strom, 8, talk with Eddie Burzinski of Newbury Park about the importance of using reusable shopping bags. The group was outside Albertsons supermarket on a recent Sunday in Newbury Park, reminding shoppers that the next day would be a "Day Without Plastic Bags" in Conejo Valley. The effort was in conjunction with the National Day of Service, which was Monday. More...
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Am I the only person in Newbury Park who was thrilled to see the Costco bulldozers leave? Am I the only one who misses bright stars in the sky and horses off the Wendy exit? If anyone thinks that they need a Costco on every corner, look around; the mega-mart stores of America ruin the character of our community. We do not benefit. More...
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It's sunrise at Total Woman in Westlake Village. Picture a bucketful of totally crazy women, united in pursuit of slenderosity and wonderfulness. Yup, turns out I'm not alone in my quest. It's a slinky saloon with a gas of gals doing jumping jacks to KC and the Sunshine Band. More...
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City Councilmember Claudia Bill-de la Peña is at it again. She's back on her soapbox as the self-appointed sheriff of budget control. Last winter, she criticized her fellow council members for giving themselves a 10 percent pay raise. She didn't stop her criticism until somebody suggested that she could always refuse her part of the pay raise. More...
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MOUSE HOUSE—Owen, Karen and Taylor Thomas greet Mickey at Walt Disney World in Florida. More...
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This is a one-story home in Moorpark, close to shopping, parks and schools. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, with 1,734 square feet hosts granite countertops, eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, spacious family room, 2 fireplaces and bonus sun room not included in square feet. More...
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In wake of poor economy, open space preservation gets renewed call for help