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Experts discuss merits of a constitutional convention to repair California
Can a constitutional conven ion fix the fiscal and governance problems facing our state? That question was the focus of a public forum at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks on Mon., Aug. 3. More...
Bank of America on Avenida de Los Arboles robbed by three men One man was armed with a handgun

Three masked men stormed into and robbed the Bank of America at 2012 E. Avenida de Los Arboles at 5:19 p.m. Wed., July 29. One of them was armed with a handgun. The robbers ordered customers and employees to the floor and fled within minutes with an undisclosed amount of cash. Nobody was injured. More...

Bank patron tells what happened during robbery
By Fionnbarr KellSpecial to the Acorn

At 5 p.m. today, I had to go to our local Bank of America branch in Thousand Oaks on Arboles to deposit a check; the final stop of an errand-filled afternoon that had dragged my daughter, much to her annoyance, away from the cozy confines of Nickelodeon. More...

 Community
• T.O. man pleads guilty in fraud case
Ismael Santos, 24, of Thousand Oaks pleaded guilty to one count of felony auto insurance fraud on Aug. 3. He’ll be sentenced on Sept. 2 in Ventura County Superior Court. Santos faces a maximum sentence of five years in state prison and a $50,000 fine. More...
• Council on Aging gets new commissioners
• Four T.O. men arrested on charges of dealing cocaine
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 Health & Wellness
• Kids’ emotional issues can be predicted
As the first day of school approaches, teachers know that some children will have a difficult time. But which children will grow out of their problems and which are likely to develop impairing mental health problems by the end of elementary school? More...
• Tips for summer diabetes management
• Caregivers need care, too
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image “(500) Days of Summer”
You know you’re going to like it even before the first scene plays out. You know it’s going to be slightly irreverent, witty and different. More...
• Teach kids about finance
• Channel Islands to host art festival
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 Bulletin Board
• article has image Private Backyard With Patio And Fruit Trees
This home has four bedrooms, an office and 2.5 bathrooms. It is approximately 2,262 square feet with an open single-story floor plan. The interior and exterior were painted, and the home features upgraded maple and chiseled stone floors. More...
• article has image Datebook
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 Schools
• T.O. resident joins teaching program
Megan Vroman of Thousand Oaks has joined Teach For America, the national corps of recent college graduates who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. Vroman will teach in Phoenix. Vroman is a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School and Texas Christian University. More...
• Local residents earn academic honors
• New Lamaze birthing class offered
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 Sports
• article has image An immovable object
Gridiron impact report: Oaks Christian Lions
Erik Kohler is a big man. Big hands, big legs, big arms, big pectorals and big hair—Oaks Christian’s 6-foot-5, 285-pound left tackle is the total package on a football field. And Kohler has plenty of skills to complement his superior physical attributes. More...
• article has image Soccer club wins prestigious Swedish tournament
• Thousand Oaks Big League team goes prime time
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 Pets
• article has image Keep pets healthy in the summer
Ten tips to protect pets from seasonal dangers
It’s time for pets to enjoy summer fun with the family. But be sure to keep them safe from the pet perils that come with the season’s heat, humidity, travel, fleas and ticks. To help owners and pets enjoy the summer together, here are some tips from PetMD.org, the 3D digital magazine dedicated to pet healthcare. More...
• article has image THREE AMIGAS
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 Police
• article has image Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park A male, 21, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and attempting to rob Ralphs on N. Ventu Park Road at 1:10 a.m. July 28. A male, 19, was arrested for allegedly committing assault with a deadly weapon at 9:30 a.m. July 29 in the 100 block of Midbury Hill Road. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Let happiness happen
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” —Abraham Lincoln More...
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 Family
• Kids’ acting camp available
Kids Acting OutWest Summer Theater Camp presents “Grease School Version” at Adventist Academy, 180 Academy Road, Newbury Park. The performance at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 6, is free. The show at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 7, is $7 general admission. More...
• Free concert series continues
• article has image Concentration counts
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 Letters
• Medical marijuana clinics are mostly drug dealers
The vast majority of Californians are naive about marijuana use. In reality, there’s no need to legalize it. With a little effort and about $50, anyone–and I mean anyone –can legally purchase and use marijuana. More...
• The state of California robs Peter to pay Paul
• Subsidized rides to Kaiser should have been continued
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 Columns
• article has image Bumbling off to Buffalo
Tommy Tune isn’t knocking at my door. There’s no evidence of caviar and absinthe seducing me at the hand of George Balanchine. And oh, it doesn’t matter. More...
• article has image Ill behavior
• article has image The Nature of Things
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 Editorials
• Maybe it’s time for a constitutional convention in California
The budget process in California freezes in paralysis each year. Every spring and summer when the budget comes up, residents of the Golden State listen to Democrats and Republicans in Sacramento throw up their hands, incessantly point fingers and whine about the “other side.” More...
• article has image Cartoon
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