
‘She was so happy’
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
Every day for the past four decades, Roy Rodriguez has carried the heartbreak of his sister’s homicide. On a recent afternoon, the 64-year-old also carried...

Send in the cavalry
By Danny Nguyen
Special to the Acorn | March 3, 2023
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is adding a $350,000 versatile vehicle to its first responder fleet in response to the heavy rains that have hit...
Man pleads not guilty to weapon, drug charges
March 3, 2023
Nearly a year after his arrest, a Thousand Oaks man has been charged with dealing methamphetamine. James Walker, 50, pleaded not guilty to six different...
Five arrested in gang-related attack in TO
March 3, 2023
A Feb. 3 beatdown in front of a Thousand Oaks Boulevard strip mall was gang-related, police said. In a statement issued last week, the Thousand...

A wake-up call for California
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
Nisan Cerami has been consumed by dread since Turkey and Syria were devastated by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 6. The Thousand Oaks...

Photographer buzzes the skies for book on Super Hornet
By Henrik Nilsson
Special to the Acorn | March 3, 2023
Getting to ride in an F-18 Super Hornet “pulling six G’s” is an honor bestowed on few civilians, but for longtime photojournalist Scott Dworkin, it’s...

Time to turn the page after 18 yearsFree Access
By Kyle Jorrey
Special to the Acorn | March 3, 2023
I was at my desk in Agoura Hills in April 2014 when the frantic call popped up on my extension. I remember the distressed tone...

STOMPING OUT HATE
March 3, 2023
BRING THE LOVE—(Below) Thousand Oaks resident Amber Ackerman makes a sign during Walk Against Hate at Conejo Creek Park North on Sunday. Camarillo City Councilmember...

Finding inspiration at home
By Cytlalli Salgado
csalgado@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
Starting as a child with inspiration from TV artist Bob Ross then adapting to a surreal style, Brian Coxen creates breathtaking landscape oil paintings. The...

Revamped Teen Center plans rocking reopening
By Victoria Talbot
vtalbot@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
The Thousand Oaks Teen Center is throwing a party and everyone’s invited—everyone between the ages of 12 and 18, that is. At 5:30 p.m. Fri., March 10, the Conejo Rec...

Scouts gather food for Manna
March 3, 2023
HELP FROM FRIENDS—Webelos Scout Kai Shvartsman drops off bags of food at Manna that Scout Pack 3732 and Troop 787 gathered during the Scouting for Food collection Feb. 25.
Wagon rides highlight wildflowers
March 3, 2023
Rancho Potrero Community Equestrian Center will provide Wildflower Wagon Rides to view the wildflowers, local birds and scenery that surround the Conejo open space from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....

CRPD calls on community to ‘unplug’
March 3, 2023
In recognition of the National Day of Unplugging on Sat., March 4, Conejo Recreation and Park District staff asks residents to spend Saturday unplugged from their cellphones, tablets and other...

Six options for runners in Agoura’s Great Race
March 3, 2023
The Great Race returns to Agoura Hills Sat., April 1. The event is celebrating its 38th year. Participants can choose from six races: the signature PureSpectrum Chesebro Half Marathon, Neftin...
Dementia-care resources offered
February 25, 2023
Dementia Friendly Ventura County will hold a series of one-stop workshops to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers. The next workshop is from 2:30 to 4:30...

March magic
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
MEN’S BASKETBALL /// College notebook March Madness arrived early for the Kingsmen. The Cal Lutheran men’s basketball team qualified for...

You wanna get nuts? Let’s get Nutz!
March 3, 2023
NUTTY TO THE BONE—The AYSO Core U-12 boys’ soccer team, nicknamed the Brazilian Nutz, finished the regular season undefeated as...

A bite of the Big ‘W’
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | February 25, 2023
Westlake High’s baseball team opened the season with three wins in its first five outings. It’s a nice start, but...

Nonprofit earns exclusive status
By Cytlalli Salgado
csalgado@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
Adelante Comunidad Conejo has joined exclusive company. The 5-year-old nonprofit that advocates for and supports Latino families has been approved as a Tier 1 group by the Conejo Valley Unified...

Educator recalls trip to see SOU
By Shannon Klemann
Special to the Acorn | February 25, 2023
“Would you like to attend the State of the Union Address?” This was the message waiting in my inbox from an ex-student who is interning for U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley,...

Warriors, Lancers go 1-2 in county Academic Decathlon
February 17, 2023
The Ventura County Office of Education has named the winners of the 2023 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held in person over the past few weeks in Oxnard. The...

Meal Share program provides food, fellowship to those in need
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | February 17, 2023
A homeless woman with her pet. A family struggling to afford groceries. A senior citizen in need of companionship. People from all walks of life filled Trinity Presbyterian Church in...
Affordable housing topic of webinar
February 17, 2023
A webinar titled “Making Affordable Housing Happen” with Jill Shook will be presented at 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 on Zoom. Shook is the co-founder of Making Housing and Community...

New vicar installed at Church of the Epiphany
February 10, 2023
The Rev. Jamelia “Jamie” Barnett was installed as vicar of the Church of the Epiphany during a festival service on Jan. 28 at the Oak Park church. The Rt. Rev....
Growth grinds to a halt
By Michele Willer-Allred
Michele@theacorn.com | March 3, 2023
Economic forecasters don’t see a recession in Ventura County’s immediate future, but growth will remain slow compared to the rest of California and the United States. Statistics indicate that the...
EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
March 3, 2023
Ex-Acorn journo joins Mustang team
February 25, 2023
Mustang Marketing, a marketing agency based in Thousand Oaks, has hired award-winning journalist Dawn Megli to join its public relations team, the agency announced Feb. 15. In her new role as...
Wickmans furniture in Agoura Hills closing shop
February 25, 2023
Seven decades in the furniture business is enough for Bernie Wickman. The 93-year-old businessman is ready to take a break in one of those comfy recliner chairs he’s known for...
EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
February 25, 2023
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
March 3, 2023
Newbury Park Feb. 12 A vandal caused over $400 in damage to property in the 3800 block of Calle Mazatlan. Feb. 15 Auto parts were stolen in the 4300 block...
Crime is low but unfounded fear is rising
March 3, 2023
In response to last week’s story about Westlake Hills considering...
Trail rules should be displayed and enforced
March 3, 2023
Regarding e-bikes in open space, as a longtime resident of...
California is not equipped to be all-electric
March 3, 2023
The push has begun to force Californians into a carbon-free...
Let district take charge of guards
March 3, 2023
Who is best to manage and finance the school crossing...







