Neighbors 5p5c5e
City oak tree guardian and local landscape architect retires at age 89 3473l
He’s designed the city’s most well loved landscapes and he’s protected the city’s most treasured resource. Thousand Oaks residents may not recognize James “Jimmy” Dean,...
Animal rescue organization hopes for some rescuing of its own 2j1f5x
After more than a decade of rescuing abandoned animals, Paw Works may have to close its doors due to financial challenges. The nonprofit, which has...
Show to feature hundreds of cars 2r605m
A large collection of vintage and high-performance cars is coming to Calvary Community Church Sat., June 14. Organizers of the Cars We Love to Drive...
Discharged from the hospital: what happens after that? 193w6l
I recently received a letter from a reader who asked me to address a problem some of her friends are having: Either they or their...
Totally ‘flea-nomenal’ 101q2d
Family 70184e
CRPD honors park advocates 21i5v
Two stewards of nature were honored by the Conejo Recreation and Park District for their decades of dedication earlier this month. George Lange and the late Ed Jones were this...
CVUSD student receives national merit honor 2y1r6b
Competing against some 15,000 other finalists, one Conejo Valley Unified School District senior has won a National Merit Scholarship. Xander Petras of Thousand Oaks High School was selected by a...
Health 286cq
Achoo! Allergy season is here 391q63
The 2025 spring allergy season is underway and millions of Americans are facing the onslaught. With pollen levels expected to spike earlier and last longer due to better than normal...
Don’t take aneurysms lightly 5rs6g
Aneurysms are a silent killer, but 95% of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) can be successfully treated if detected early, health officials say. AAA occurs when the wall of the aorta...
Los Robles to close pediatric ward 4u16b
Los Robles Regional Medical Center will close its Pediatric Inpatient Care Unit on July 1, hospital officials said. In a written statement provided by spokesperson Megan Merino, Los Robles Health...
Sports 566v3t
LOSING WITH GRACE 1y3m42
Intensity on the diamond 2m412i
DIAMONDS and DUST 6m1k
Schools 171p1u
Get to know National Charity League Vista Robles 4913t
National Charity League Vista Robles Chapter, a nonprofit, is a mother-daughter hip organization. The mission of NCL is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service,...
Westlake High students demand return of teacher, advocate amidst sexual assault allegations 6k2f2f
Since community concerns about sexual assault at Westlake High School surfaced last month, district officials have repeatedly encouraged students to report incidents of misconduct to trusted adults on campus. For...
Allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases surface at Westlake High 1f3w48
Feeling unsafe and unheard, female students at Westlake High School are urgently demanding change. Sexual assault was not among the agenda topics for the April 16 Conejo Valley Unified School...
On the Town 1e433y
Irreverently silly ‘Spamalot’ looks at the bright side of life 133d2n
Catch free performances throughout the summer 246pa
In the name of love, don’t stop! 685ra
A McCrea cowboy cookout 51w5n
Conejo Valley Parade set for Sunday 5r2547
Faith 161sk
Young new pastor ascends Calvary 2860w
The flock at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village has a new head shepherd. Last month Brian Howard, 36, took on the mantle of senior pastor, succeeding Shawn Thornton, who...
Special sunrise service dedicated to fire victims 5s3w2c
For decades, Christians from the Conejo Valley have gathered at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village for the annual Easter Sunrise Service. This year, the service will...
Bahá’í faith to observe holiest holiday of the year 351a
At sundown on Sun., April 20, followers in the area and around the world will mark the beginning of the 12 days of Ridván, the holiest celebration of the year...
Business 6e2z6
Chamber honors area’s leaders 1q4j27
Businesses large and small are the heartbeat of a community, and recognition by the local Chamber of Commerce is a validation they are more than happy to receive. The Greater...
On the hunt at Foxmoor Estates 4u113g
An upgraded four-bedroom, two-bath single-story home in the Foxmoor Estates is on the market for $1.295 million. With an open, light-filled floor plan and no interior steps, this home at...
Calendar 1m2s46
The Acorn strives to publish as many Calendar submissions as possible, but cannot guarantee that every entry will be accommodated FRI., MAY 23 Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall Known as the...
Columns 483zl
The healing power of memories 1n265x
I just returned from possibly the best vacation of my life. The memories I brought back will stay with me forever. The trip began with...
Mini horses, big hearts 1v5c2
For the last couple of weeks, Senior Concerns’ Adult Day participants have had been treated to two special guests, Romeo and Ziggy. They are wonderful...
Do memory troubles come with age? 5z173j
With the issue front and center in President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection, discussions about age-related memory challenges are receiving much attention these days. Here...
Love has no age limit 342a2o
The other day my husband and I were having a very early dinner at one of the restaurants on Westlake Lake. Because it was so...
As the years fly by, be open to the insights that come with aging s4d57
My grandnephew Wyatt celebrated his graduation from pre-kindergarten last week. According to my niece, it was an adorable commemoration. Children were seated in front of...
Sponsored Content 5i3p4s
Top Sports Events in California You Don’t Want to Miss This Year t1l57
California, a hub of sports and entertainment, hosts some of the nation’s most thrilling sporting events each year. With a wide variety of games across...
California’s Crypto Boom: How a Tech Hub Pushes Digital Finance Revolution 5t2op
Crypto is no longer simply an investment opportunity. It's now a central part of modern technology, with California playing a central role in its development...
Tennessee Vacationer Wins Big at Caesars Palace with a Life-Changing Poker Jackpot i3d20
Two poker players struck it rich at the legendary Caesars Palace in Las Vegas over a single weekend. Among them was a woman from Knoxville,...