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Study says LVUSD is saving money on energy
By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer An energy saving plan for a local school district is apparently working. More ...
Suspect in custody after abduction of T.O. girl, 13
Acorn Staff Writer By Michael Picarella A Thousand Oaks man is being charged with the kidnapping and molestation of a 13-year-old girl walking near school last week, authorities say. More ...
City of Calabasas to manage traffic when new school opens
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer The city of Calabasas has a plan to solve a potential traffic problem once the new Alice C. Stelle Middle School at 22450 Mulholland Drive opens on Jan. 5. More ...
Education funding group meets with teachers in Calabasas
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer A group representing the Calabasas Education Fund met with school teachers of Calabasas recently and discussed areas that need more funding. More ...
LVUSD, Agoura Hills to form new committee
By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer Pat Schulz, a member of the Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education who was recently reelected for a second term, attended an Agoura Hills City Council meeting before the election to request that a new city/schools sub-committee be formed between the two agencies. More ...
City of Westlake Village seeks nominations
The city of Westlake Village is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen and Youth Recognition Programs. More ...
Firefighters to be honored at Reagan Library
To pay tribute to firefighters, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, in conjunction with the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), will host a Firefighter Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. More ...
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MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn LEAVING AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF MUNICIPAL SERVICE-Agoura Hills City Manager Dave Adams will be leaving the foothills of Las Virgenes for the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. More ...
New speed limit sign a mystery
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn BOGUS SIGN--This 35 mph speed limit sign in Calabasas along Mulholland Highway, east of Las Virgenes Road, is phony. It was obviously erected by a resident who's upset about speeding motorists. More ...
Agoura Hills City Council approves new outdoor light ordinance
By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer The city of Agoura Hills is tightening its outdoor lighting ordinance. It was discussed at last week More ...
Fire station to remain open, share paramedics
A recent article on the new fire station being built on the north side of the freeway in Agoura Hills misstated that Fire Station No. 65 would close once the new station opened on Canwood Street. More ...
It’s time to prepare for rainy season
The Ventura County Fire Protection District encourages residents to prepare for this year More ...
Tips offered for children to avoid potential kidnappings
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer Concern for the safety of school children in Conejo Valley/Las Virgenes reached new levels following last week More ...
Fong accepts local post
Superintendent of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), Woody Smeck, has announced the appointment of a new deputy superintendent, Lorenza Fong. More ...
Thousand Oaks to change business hours
Thousand Oaks City Hall hours will change beginning Dec. 1. The new hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, are the result of a concerted effort to provide more efficient customer service to the public. More ...
State helps direct donations to victims of brushfires
Officials from the state of California and the many relief agencies and organizations have expressed their gratitude for the immense outpouring of support for the victims of the California wildfires. More ...
Student helps kids connect heritage through Israeli Scouts
By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer Amid an active life of enviable academic achievement, cheer-leading, tutoring and editing the school More ...
Smile, it’s the first AHS Country Fair
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn HAVING A TREMENDOUSLY GOOD TIME-Marissa Espinoza, left, and Ira Kruskol dance to country music during the inaugural Agoura High School Country Fair on Saturday. More ...
Hospice to host tree lighting
Actor to emcee Hospice of the Conejo will host a tree-lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3 at the west end of The Oaks shopping center, Thousand Oaks. Actor John Schneider will serve as master of ceremonies. More ...
OCHS seniors to host boutique
The senior class of Oaks Christian School will host its inaugural holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 22 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 23 in the Dallas Athletic Center on the campus at 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village. More ...
ROP serves college bound kids, too
By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer It used to be that high school students who attended Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes were considered non-college bound. Not anymore. Today More ...
Applicants sought for committee
The city of Agoura Hills is currently accepting applications for next year More ...
Community mourns over loss
Mark Koller, an assistant football coach at Oak Park High School, died on Nov. 10 after a long illness. He will be missed by his family and athletes at the school. More ...
Fall garden show blossoms in T.O.
LISA ADAMS/The Acorn A FEAST FOR THE EYES-Claire Drewes, right, of Westlake Village admires a floral arrangement while Barbara Pagano, a Conejo Valley Garden Club member, explains about the various flowers that are presented in the bouquet. More ...
‘Spirits Soar in 2004’ is
Conejo Valley Days theme The theme for the 2004 Conejo Valley Days (CVD) has been selected, the Conejo Valley Days board of directors announced recently. "Spirits Soar in 2004," submitted by Thousand Oaks resident Sherry Cabrera, was selected from 186 entries. More ...
Free lecture set on planting around oaks
Certified arborist and native plant horticulturist Tom Hayduk will discuss "Planting Under and Around Native Oaks" and lead a tour of the oak woodland garden from 10 to 11:30 a.m. More ...
4-H Club presents exhibit
LISA ADAMS/The Acorn EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAVAGANZA-Mt. Boney 4-H Club members Leah Shamlian, left, and sister Susannah listen as their younger sister, Grace, explains how she constructed a ceramic coffee mug to Dreena Tierney during a 4-H exhibit at the Thousand Oaks Library. More ...
Conejo Valley Jaycees to help out at Foodshare for Thanksgiving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Conejo Valley Jaycees will volunteer from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., Nov. 22 at the Oxnard FoodShare. More ...
Items sought for fundraiser
Oak Park High School will host a garage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon this Sat., Nov. 22 at the school, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. The community is invited to support OPHS Grad Night by donating items or shopping at the annual garage sale. More ...
Oak Park Bookmobile posts new hours
Hours of service for the Oak Park Library Bookmobile are now from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It More ...
Book Cellar aids Santa
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn HELPING OTHERS-Cindy Rushing puts donated food into boxes during a "Book Exchange/Food Collection" event for "Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond" on Saturday at the Agoura Hills Library. More ...
Braille Institute Auxiliary luncheon set
The annual Christmas Expectations luncheon of the Braille Institute will get underway with a social hour and silent auction at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel. More ...
Free recital to be presented at Pepperdine
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division will present oboe and English horn player Catherine Del Russo and pianist Andrea Anderson in a faculty/guest artist recital at 2 p.m. More ...
Help us help ‘Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond’
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Flight attendant socks it to troops
By Saria Kraft Acorn Staff Writer Come Christmas, flight attendant Denise Snavely will provide U.S. troops with a direct connection home. The nonstop Snavely, a 37-year veteran with United Airlines, has launched a holiday campaign to send stockings to soldiers in Iraq. More ...
Shipping tips help make holidays happy
Finding great holiday gifts for your friends and family can be enjoyable. Getting their gifts to them should be pleasant as well, and it More ...
National recreation area celebrates 25 years
First of two parts By Stephanie Bertholdo Acorn Staff Writer The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, established in 1978, hosted a gala 25th anniversary event at its Thousand Oaks headquarters to kick off a year of celebration. More ...
These tips can help improve child’s reading
To help you start a new chapter in helping your child read better, the Partnership for Reading offers these tips: More ...
Nancy Reagan tours renovated gallery
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn BACK IN TIME-At left, former First Lady Nancy Reagan and U.S. Sen. George Allen, right (R-Virginia), look at a seven-foot- tall photo of former President Ronald Reagan while on a tour of recently renovated galleries at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley on last Friday. More ...
Firefighters’ annual toy drive to get underway
The Ventura County Fire Department will join forces with ABC 7 Television and Southland firefighters to conduct the 11th annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, which will run from Nov. 23 through Dec. 25. More ...
Legend David Crosby to appear with ‘CPR’
By Lori Porter Acorn Staff Writer If folk rock pioneer David Crosby More ...
Famed singer to perform in T.O.
Performances to Grow On will present award-winning Canadian children More ...
Marketing firm gives $5,000 to charity
In celebration of a 10th anniversary, Mayerson Marketing and Public Relations has donated $10,000 to two Ventura County charities, United Way and City Impact. More ...
Local Women Team Up to Establish Innovative Jewelry Business
By Lori Porter Acorn Staff Writer We More ...
New Art Academy Opens in Oak Park
A new school focusing on the fundamentals used by all master artists since the Renaissance has opened in Oak Park, according to owners Robyn and Sheldon Borenstein. More ...
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Award Winning Salon, Spa Now Expanding
Beau Image Salon and Day Spa at 706 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park, rated as the best spa in Southern California (Oprah magazine) and the best salon in Conejo Valley (Daily News), is expanding. More ...
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To all singles ages 21 through 70 (as seen on many primetime talk shows), speed dating has come to Conejo Valley/Las Virgenes through Cre8ivDating.com, described as "a new and exciting way to meet other singles." More ... Community RSS feed |
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