News
Borderline remembrance SaturdayFree Access
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
The public is invited to remember the 12 lives lost Nov. 7, 2018, by visiting the Healing Garden established in the victims’ honor. Saturday marks...
Brownley D.C.-bound for a fifth term
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks) will continue representing California’s 26th Congressional District. She defeated Republican challenger Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy in Tuesday’s election. Brownley stood at...
Former Thousand Oaks mayor triumphant again
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
Voters have given Jacqui Irwin a fourth term in the California Assembly. The Democrat and former Thousand Oaks City Council member is leading handily over...
Stern secures early night win over Salem in state Senate race
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
Election results are still being tallied across California, but little doubt remains as to who will represent the state’s 27th Senate District for the next...
Scanners will no longer pick up Simi PD radio communications
By Sylvie Belmond and Kyle Jorrey
simi@theacorn.com,
tonewstip@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
The Simi Valley Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in Ventura County to encrypt all of its radio and dispatch communications, making it...
Neighbors
Crash victim gave time to keep his community safe
By John Losing
newstip@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
Longtime university professor and police volunteer Fred Rosenberg of Westlake Village, killed Oct. 16 in a collision involving an alleged drunk driver, received honors from...
Tradition preserved at Stagecoach Inn
TO Acorn Staff | November 5, 2020
HALLOWEEN GOODIES—Above, docent Susan Robb hands out treats to 7-year-old trick-or-treaters Valor Trembley and Audrey Litz during Trick-or-Treat at the Stagecoach Inn Museum on Oct....
Crenshaw will keynote Veterans Day event
| November 5, 2020
The Reagan Library will host its annual Veterans Day commemoration at 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11 as a livestream event at You- Tube.com/ReaganFoundation. The program,...
Sidewalk sale benefits seniors
| November 5, 2020
The holidays are almost here, and customers can get their shopping done and support a local nonprofit at the same time. Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique...
Driving tour hits historic sites
| November 5, 2020
The Stagecoach Inn Museum is offering a driving tour of historical landmarks in the Conejo Valley. The self-paced adventure in personal vehicles takes motorists and...
Family
Neighborhood harvests support food bank’s efforts
By Christina Cox
christina@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
Food Share Ventura County got a sweet treat late last month when about a dozen Simi Valley children harvested sweet potatoes in their neighborhoods. “We are very lucky when we’re...
Parents shattered by drug-related death have a message
By Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | October 29, 2020
In the days following the suspected drug overdose of his daughter, Robb Murphy has found a new purpose in life: He hopes to keep what happened to his daughter from...
Health
Turkey Day guidelines: three households, avoid buffets
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | November 5, 2020
In November, Americans traditionally come together to count their blessings. This year will be different—and not just because 2020 seemingly offered fewer blessings to count. It will be different because...
Alzheimer’s walk is personal for participants
TO Acorn Staff | October 29, 2020
While Halloween usually brings families outside to trick or treat, this Saturday will bring individuals and families outside for the Westlake Village Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Over 100 participants will walk...
Bike parade set for Election Day
| October 29, 2020
Area cyclists are invited to a bike parade Tues., Nov. 3 to commemorate the unveiling of the Michael P. Nosco Memorial Bike Lane in Hidden Valley. Nosco was a longtime...
Cancer nonprofit turns to Etsy
| October 29, 2020
Like many other nonprofits during the pandemic, United Cancer Advocacy Action Network has found most traditional fundraising events impossible. The Moorpark-based nonprofit’s founder and two-time terminal cancer survivor Rachel Shur...
