Teen says she was ‘begging’ to get out of fleeing vehicle
A lift from school turned into a nightmarish ride-along for two Westlake High School students this week. The girls, whom the Acorn is not identifying...
Equestrian center may add lights
Preliminary plans to install arena lighting at the Rancho Potrero Community Equestrian Center in Newbury Park met with mixed reviews Saturday at a meeting with...
Duo accused of attack on transients
Police say they’ve arrested two local gang members in connection with a vicious attack in the wash near W. Hillcrest Drive and the 101 Freeway...
Molestation charges levied against local man
A 54-year-old Thousand Oaks man has been accused of molesting two underage girls. Guadalupe Hernandez Rosas pleaded not guilty Nov. 4 to one count of...
Community gathers to remember victims of shooting
Gray skies gave way to sunshine Sunday afternoon as the Thousand Oaks community gathered to remember 12 bright lives cut short at the...
Speaker will discuss how retirement has changed
Senior Concerns will present a free virtual seminar from 3 to 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 titled “Four Pillars of the New Retirement: Health, Family,...
Yacht club’s Parade of Lights sets sail Dec. 5
The Westlake Yacht Club’s 17th annual Parade of Lights will kick off the holiday season on Sun., Dec. 5 at the Landing, 32119 Lindero Canyon...
‘Best role model ever’ taught his kids to love
VETERANS DAY FEATURE As a certified public accountant, Orville Kelman knows the importance of keeping receipts. But it’s not a lesson the 99-year-old Westlake Village...
CRPD awards bid to complete teen, senior center expansion
Basketball, volleyball and pickleball players will soon have a new destination in Thousand Oaks: the Alex Fiore Teen and Goebel Adult Community centers. Construction is expected to get underway in...
Artists offer wares in Ojai
The Ojai Festival Women’s Committee will hold a fundraiser, the Holiday Marketplace, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Nov. 13 and 14 at Libbey Park in Ojai....
Vaccine now available to kids 5-11
The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children ages 5 to 11 and is available in Ventura County through the Ventura County Public Health Department. Families can contact their medical...
Red Cross calls for blood donations ahead of holidays
With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross encourages blood donors to continue to give. The current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen at...
Giving a voice to vets
Ventura County is home to more than 40,000 veterans, and a new Ventura County Sheriff’s Office program aims to assist those who are experiencing mental health crises. Veterans Outreach in...
Not the last tango at Oaks Christian
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL /// Alemany 3, Oaks Christian 2 The Lions exceeded all expectations, even their own. Oaks Christian High’s girls’...
Lions advance in CIF football playoffs
AROUND THE WORLD /// Local report And then there were two . . . Only two local high school football...
The Warriors make a racket
THE SUN ALSO RISES—Emma Sun, a singles standout for the Westlake High girls’tennis team, pumps her first during the Warriors’...
‘Coach Sammi’ wins statewide honor
When it comes to teaching gym class to special education students, Sammi Stewart suits up. Literally. The adapted P.E. teacher for Newbury Park and Westlake high schools regularly dons a...
New science building now operational at Westlake High School
The largest Measure I project to date is open for business. This week, students at Westlake High School began reporting to class in a new $14-million, 27,000-square-foot science building paid...
Sports leagues organize against CVUSD rent increases
Youth sports organizations that rent fields and courts from Conejo Valley Unified are calling foul over changes to the district’s facility rental program that have resulted in huge increases in...
Local faith leaders reflect on Borderline
For the Rev. George Daisa, work is sometimes about getting out of the way. The pastor of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Thousand Oaks was one of more than half...