News
Shooting survivors return to place where their lives changed forever
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
Two years after they smashed windows, pushed through fences and fled out of doorways to escape the deadliest shooting in Ventura County history, dozens of...
Gill maintains lead in Newbury Park; Everett has not conceded
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
Trustee Sandee Everett is headed for defeat in her reelection bid for a second term on the Conejo Valley school board in spite of a...
City will restripe road near giant oak
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
After a neighborhood outcry, the Thousand Oaks City Council has axed plans to remove a sprawling 40-foot-tall oak tree on Potrero Road that public works...
Status quo maintained in CRPD
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
A platform against bark in the park wasn’t enough to unseat either incumbent in the Conejo Recreation and Park District race. Challenger Alexander Timen—whose main...
Men accused of possessing child porn
TO Acorn Staff | November 12, 2020
Two Thousand Oaks men have pleaded not guilty following their arrest last week on charges of possessing child pornography. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office booked...
Neighbors
From serving our country to serving those in need
By Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
Rafael Stoneman has put 30,000 miles on his blue Toyota RAV4 in the past year. Yet, even with all that mileage, the 49-year-old Army veteran...
Working to keep vets front of mind
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the combat and terrible loss of life on the Western Front...
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,...
Family
Conejo Players’ musical zooms in on popular kids’ fantasy book
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | November 12, 2020
Flat Stanley, everyone’s favorite two-dimensional hero, is so popular he’s spawned an ever-growing franchise that now includes a stage musical. It seems only fitting that Conejo Players Theatre’s recent online...
Program provides gifts for seniors
| November 12, 2020
The Conejo Senior Volunteer Program and the Goebel Adult Community Center are partnering with Home Instead Senior Care to provide gifts to seniors in need during the upcoming holiday season....
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...
Health
County residents urged to get tested for COVID-19
By Kyle Jorrey
tonewstip@theacorn.com | November 12, 2020
Getting tested is one way to combat the rising tide of COVID-19 cases in Ventura County, public health officials stressed this week. The Board of Supervisors learned on Tuesday that...
Second round of tests given in county antibody study
TO Acorn Staff | November 12, 2020
The second phase of a COVID-19 antibody study began Nov. 9. The COVID-19 IgG antibody tests will be given at no cost to the public at different sites through Nov....
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...



