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Breaking News - 2/10/2012 04:01 PM

Gillette to retire from City Council

By Kyle Jorrey
tonewstip@theacorn.com

Dennis Gillette is stepping down from the Thousand Oaks City Council, effective March 1. More...

Council adopts changes to water rate billing

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

The average Thousand Oaks resident will pay $10 a month more for water beginning March 23. The City Council’s 4-0 vote on Tuesday approved a water rate change that will push the average residential water bill from $68.57 a month to $78.99. More...

CVUSD will fight to keep RDA funds

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Despite the city’s efforts to preserve millions in redevelopment agency funding promised to Conejo Valley Unified School District, it is unclear if CVUSD can move forward with plans to build a new school facility. More...

Health & Wellness

What it takes to ‘navigate the system’

Special report on autism

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

Part three of a three-part series Edlyn Peña felt like she had lost some part of her son. Her “a-ha moment” came in January 2010, during a party for Diego’s second birthday. More...

Innovative procedure provides ‘super’ relief for local resident

Spicy foods no longer out of bounds for those with acid reflux

By Whit Honea
Special to the Acorn

Lifelong Conejo Valley resident Kevin Webber, 48, spent Super Bowl Sunday celebrating his birthday and watching football with friends and family at his mother’s home in Newbury Park. More...

Specialist will offer tips to preserve hearing

Hearing loss can’t be reversed

One in five Americans suffers from hearing loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated one-third of people in the U.S. between the ages of 65 and 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss cannot be reversed. More...

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Bulletin Board

Calendar

THURS., FEB. 9 Woodland Hills Republican Women More...

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Schools

Colina Middle School computer class keeps kids coming back

By Stephanie Sumell
Special to the Acorn

Trevor Jacobson’s typical day at Colina Middle School consists of reading literature, writing essays, solving equations and . . . creating virtual playgrounds? More...

Conejo Valley students join forces to encourage businesses to go green

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Can making environmentally conscious changes actually help a business’ bottom line? More...

High School Hi-lights

Newbury Park Panthers More...

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Business

Looking ahead at Conejo Valley economy

The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, in partnership with the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, will present the 2012 Conejo Valley Economic Forecast at 9:30 a.m. Wed., Feb. 15 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. More...

Union Bank hires T.O. resident

Drew Dyet has joined the residential wholesale team of Union Bank as an account executive for the Consumer Lending group. More...

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

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Police

Two accused of stealing ATM info

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

The bank accounts of more than 90 people were nearly stolen recently when a skimming device and an ATM camera were illegally installed at a bank in Thousand Oaks, police said. More...

Investigation nets suspected heroin, cocaine dealer

Six arrested on drug charges

Four Thousand Oaks residents were arrested last week after a two- week narcotics investigation by the special enforcement unit of the Thousand Oaks Police Department. The arrests were made around 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 4 at Auto Mall Drive and S. More...

Sheriff's Blotter

Newbury Park A thief stole jewelry from a residence in the first block of Jeannine Court between Dec. 31 and Jan. 25. Property worth more than $950 was stolen from a construction site in the 1700 block of Rancho Conejo Boulevard between Jan. More...

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Family

Forever valentines

By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com

On Jan. 24, 1986, Los Angeles Police Officer Bob Farley was training a new recruit in pursuit maneuvers at the L.A. County Fairgrounds in Pomona when their car slammed into a retaining wall at 70 miles per hour. More...

Commander returns from war zone

Lt. Col. Russell Todd Zink of Westlake Village returned home to his family on Feb. 3 from Afghanistan after being away for more than a year with his Houston-based Marine Corps reserve infantry battalion. More...

It takes two

GET DAD A HELMET—Newbury Park resident K.G. Sata and his son Kai, 5, go for a ride on their modified Sportflite tandem bike on Sunday near Theresa and Wendy drives in Newbury Park. More...

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Columns

Birthday expectations

In the beginning of a relationship, men treat their women way too well for their birthdays. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation

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Valentines Special Section

Love Stories. . .

February 14th is Valentine’s Day, so we’ve given our readers a place to share their feelings of love. We hope you enjoy.

To Teri: I know how much you don’t like Valentine’s Day. More...

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Still got that lovin' feeling

HAND-IN-HAND—Jerry and Pat Michaelson from Westlake Village joined about 75 other couples at the Seniors Sweetheart Dance Feb. 4 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center in Thousand Oaks. Below, Rose Lampignano and Mike Losurdo do the rumba. More...

Community colleges placed on probation

3 schools in Ventura County system are in jeopardy of losing accreditation

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges are at risk of losing accreditation after all three campuses were placed on probation this week, district officials said. More...

Chick-fil-A chirping about potential for 2 T.O. locations

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

Before construction can begin on Thousand Oaks’ first Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based fast-food chain is already eyeing a second location in town. More...

Community

Exhibit celebrates father of the nation

Approximately 100 original objects associated with George Washington—including the only surviving complete set of his famous dentures—will be on display from Feb. More...

City takes over RDA housing assets

Now-defunct agency is owed $28 million in future loan payments

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

Despite the loss of the Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency, which brought in $4.5 million a year for affordable housing projects, the city remains committed to providing living opportunities for all income groups, officials said this week. More...

Contractor helps thwart home burglary

A burglary last week in Thousand Oaks has law enforcement officers reminding citizens to report any suspicious activity they see in their neighborhoods. On Jan. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Cabrillo musical pays tribute to the Man in Black

Play review

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com

“Ring of Fire,” the Broadway show that celebrates the music of country music icon Johnny Cash, endeavors to encapsulate the life and times of “The Man in Black” through the songs of his vast repertoire. More...

“The Grey”

Directed by: Joe Carnahan Starring: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Frank Grillo MPAA rating: R for violence/ disturbing content and pervasive language Running time: 117 minutes More...

CLU gallery kicks off inaugural exhibit

Museum sits next to football stadium

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

The arena of athletics is rarely paired with the world of art. More...

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Sports

Panthers rebound, ready for playoffs

By Stephen Dorman
sdorman@theacorn.com

They flipped the script. The Newbury Park High girls’ basketball team didn’t begin its season as planned. The Panthers lost eight of their first 12 games and were only 3-4 in Marmonte League competition following a Jan. More...

Lancer lightning

TOHS kicks it in gear, qualifies for postseason

By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

Life in the Marmonte League is never simple. Especially for the Thousand Oaks High boys’ soccer team. Perched in first place last weekend, the Lancers lost to cellar-dweller Calabasas and dropped out of the top spot. More...

WHS girls win league soccer crown

The Westlake High girls’ soccer squad secured its fourth consecutive Marmonte League championship with a 2-0 victory over Royal at home Tuesday night. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

A CHARMING SMILE—Flaca is a 13-year-old terrier mix. Flaca is friendly, sweet and gentle but needs a diet of soft food since she only has one tooth. More...

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Faith

Korean congregation marks a decade of faith, service and family in WLV

Church distributes scholarships to local students

By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com

About 300 people gathered in Westlake Village on Jan. 29 for a special worship service and lunch to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Westlake Korean Community Church. More...