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Survey says lying and stealing are rampant among teens

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
Survey results that revealed unethical and sometimes dangerous behavior among U.S. high school students were unveiled to the public at a recent Boys & Girls Clubs seminar in Agoura Hills. More...

City newsletter so far a survivor of municipal cutbacks

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The city spends $62,000 a year to print and mail a six-page newsletter that’s sent to residents four times a year. More...

T.O. sailor Abby Sunderland is halfway around the world, still going

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Pay no attention to international media reports that say Abby Sunderland, 16, of Thousand Oaks has given up her sailing dream. More...

Soroptimist hosts Margarita Mix-Off

Soroptimist International of the Conejo will present its ninth annual Margarita Mix-Off from 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., May 20 at Conejo Creek Park North, behind the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Imbibing for a cause

PERFECT SETTING FOR A SIP OF WINE—Thousand Oaks resident Gayle Barnes, right, samples wine from Wade’s Wine of Westlake Village during the Sipping in Springtime fundraiser at Gardens of th More...

Republican women offer campaign training

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will present a Political Campaign Management School starting at 8 a.m. Fri., May 14 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. More...

Mystery authors gatherdiscuss ‘The Lighter Side of Murder’

Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles Chapter will present a panel discussion with four mystery authors at 2 p.m. Sun., May 16 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Workshop shows how to reuse laundry water

The Ventura County Building and Safety Division will host a series of “how to” workshops for homeowners wanting to convert their clothes washers to simple irrigation systems. More...

Biotech workshops promote excitement in classroom

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

A recent workshop at Moorpark College taught secondary school instructors the latest trends in biotechnology. Now the teachers can introduce the topics to their students at local middle and high school campuses. More...

Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club to take tour of garden

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will take a walking tour of the Conejo Botanic Gardens at 350 W. Gainsborough Road in Thousand Oaks  Participants will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wed., May 12 in the parking lot off Gainsborough. More...

This isn’t a fair-weather team

COMMITTED TO WINNING–The Weekend Warriors Under 10 Girls All-Star soccer team won the Moorpark Apricot Jam soccer tournament earlier this month. More...

‘I’ll see you and raise you two’

LETTING THE CHIPS FALL—Kiwanis Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament chair Dave Klein places a bet during the early rounds of the club’s annual fundraiser. More...

For the record

Due to faulty information from our source, the performance of Tin Drum at Conejo Valley Days was incorrect in last week’s edition. Tin Drum will perform tonight at 7:15 p.m. on the Fiesta Stage. More...

Government agencies in Ventura County examine how to manage future growth

Experts look at how the county will be 25 years from now with 200,000 more residents; denser housing seems almost inevitable, and the average age is expected to go up
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With population on the rise, local government agencies have begun working with the public to brainstorm how to properly manage growth in Ventura County over the next two decades. More...

Eco-friendly groups, individuals praised

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Several local individuals, groups and businesses recently received recognition for their efforts to improve the environment. More...

Cal Lutheran University a significant economic factor

CLU’s impact on Ventura County is $142 million
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Many Thousand Oaks residents see value in having California Lutheran University as part of the community; now data has been presented that shows the school’s economic impact on the county, state and country. More...

Tuscan dinner will benefit Master Chorale

“A Tuscan Afternoon,” a fundraising dinner and silent auction to support the Los Robles Master Chorale, will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Sun., May 16 at Fiamme restaurant, 3137 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

National Charity League has given four decades of service to Conejo Valley

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

For 40 years members of the Conejo Valley chapter of the National Charity League have supported area causes through their volunteering and financial donations. More...

Won the bronze for loving animals

DEDICATED SCOUTS–St. Paschal Baylon Junior Girl Scout Troop No. More...

Historical society seeks nominations

The Conejo Valley Historical Society’s annual Triunfo Ball will be Sat., July 17 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park. As in past years, a Don and Doña Triunfo will be honored. More...

Author to sign debut novel

Westlake Village author Barry Pollack will read and sign his debut novel, a contemporary science fiction thriller, “Forty-Eight X: The Lemuria Project” at 1 p.m. More...

A family bonds with music

HAPPY SONG—The Kostenuik family of Newbury Park play music with “Mr. More...

Children are welcome at Kids Club

Kids Club at The Oaks mall returns at 10 a.m. Thurs. May 6 on the food court patio at the shopping center, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Mr. More...

Author signs ‘The Wave’

Westlake Village resident Tom Miller will discuss and sign copies of his new book “The Wave” from 6 to 8 p.m. Fri., May 14 at Borders, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, and from noon to 1:30 p.m. More...

Senior Concerns presents retirement seminar

Senior Concerns will present a free informational seminar titled “Don’t Retire, Rewire” for seniors, middle-aged adults and family members from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More...