EIGHT YEARS WORTH THE WAIT
SCREEN PLAY—The United States men’s national soccer team played its first World Cup match in eight years Monday, playing Wales to a 1-1 draw. Above,...
District steps up security spending
CVUSD Eight years after voters passed Measure I, Conejo Valley Unified is using money from the general obligation bond to beef up security systems at...
Grossman appeals murder charge to CA Supreme Court
In her latest attempt to avoid facing a life sentence at trial, Rebecca Grossman is asking the California Supreme Court to review a recent Court...
Caruso puts kibosh on skating rink
A long-standing Thousand Oaks holiday tradition has been put on ice. The skating rink at The Lakes on T.O. Boulevard—part of the city’s original 2004...
Volunteer Mounted Patrol has been disbanded . . . for now
The Santa Monica Mountains’ Mounted Volunteer Patrol has been corralled. Since the 1980s the patrol has roamed the 153,000-acre recreation area, riding horses through mountain...
BRIEFS
Stagecoach Inn hosts holiday fun The Stagecoach Inn Museum will host “An Old-Fashioned Holiday” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 9 and 16 and...
This author is as ‘nuts about squirrels’ as we are
Regular readers of the Acorn know that the newspaper is nuts about squirrels. The rambunctious rodent has been a company mascot for more than 40...
Gathering reminds veterans their service was not in vain
ANNUAL TRIBUTE—Above, Chaplain Gary Dickey of Thousand Oaks salutes while playing the bagpipes at the end of the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Conejo...
Vet finds his place at local college
Moorpark College student and Thousand Oaks resident Jarrett Tillis-Herron spent five years at Camp Humphreys duty station in South Korea. The experience changed his life. Originally from Houston, Tillis-Herron decided...
Preventing scams and fraud this holiday season
Scams and fraud are more deceiving these days, reaching you in more ways than ever before. The Federal Trade Commission reported 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021 alone,...
Five holiday gift ideas for grilling enthusiasts
The most thoughtful holiday gifts are often those that show a loved one that their hobbies and passions are supported. To brighten the season for grilling enthusiasts, check out the...
Cyclists ‘ride for the red’ in Camarillo
IN SUPPORT OF ARMED FORCES—Cyclists take part in a 100-mile ride for the sixth annual Ride for the Red cycling event in Camarillo on Nov. 12. The event raises funds...
December: A time of reflection in cancer care
Over the past year I’ve written about various cancer campaigns celebrated each month. Each month highlighted the aspects of care, early detection and risk reduction. For December, which has no...
Hospital collects over 500 pounds of unwanted meds
Los Robles Health System collected 525 pounds of medications Oct. 29 during an event it dubbed “Crush the Crisis.” The event aligned with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug...
Resident on mission to bring awareness to 988 hotline
A longtime Thousand Oaks city employee whose own life has been impacted by suicide is raising awareness about mental health and addiction to help those who may be grappling with...
SOCCER ROYALTY
The best high school soccer player in Acorn country has never played soccer for her high school . . ....
Bound for state, Panthers sweep CIF Division 2 meet
The Panthers are going to state. Newbury Park High boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both won CIF-Southern Section Division...
One wild ride
The fun is over, for now. Newbury Park High’s football team, with a rookie head coach and a rookie quarterback,...
Candle lighting honors children who have died
The Ventura County chapter of the Compassionate Friends will host a candlelight memorial to honor children who have died at 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 11 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600...
Board mulls child care hike
Parents who receive child care through the Conejo Valley Unified School District may have to pay more starting next year. At the Nov. 15 school board meeting, Deputy Superintendent Victor...
School board will revisit dress code in the new year
The Conejo Valley school board is preparing to receive an update on the district’s dress code policy. Adopted in spring 2021, the student-authored policy has come under fire from some...
Lasting redemption
The journey hasn’t always been a piece of cake for one long-standing Thousand Oaks church, but in early December, dozens of current and past members will gather to feast on...
Slave finds freedom through the Gospel
Our series on One-Hit Wonders considers small characters in Scripture who make a big impact. St. Paul’s shortest letter is Philemon, only 25 verses long. While most of his epistles...
