Patty Bleau didn’t know anybody in Simi Valley when she moved there from Massachusetts in 2004 with her husband and baby. That changed after she joined Conejo Valley Moms. She now has two children, ages 5 and 6½, and knows many people. More...
Pfc. Brian Wolverton, a 21-year-old Oak Park resident, was killed in action in Afghanistan on Aug. 20. The 2006 Oak Park High School graduate died from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit in Kumar province. More...
Several weeks ago we asked our readers--those with an active imagination and a knack for writing--to put their creative juices to work in The Acorn's
third annual Fiction in a Nutshell contest. The response was gratifying, as 85 entries were submitted. The stories, limited to 100 words, covered a wide range of topics: science fiction, romance, comedy and adventure. More...
Children and teens returning to classes in the Oak Park Unified School District in September will have healthier options for school lunches, thanks to the nutrition experts at California Health & Longevity Institute. More...
Players never forget their first touchdown.
Drew Johnston remembers his well.
Johnston made a diving 25yard catch in the corner of the end zone for his first high school touchdown during his freshman season against Webb. More...
Agoura Hills
A thief stole an $800 computer, a $200 wireless router and a $20 garage remote opener from a car parked in the 5900 block of Gleam Court Aug. 1. More...
Chabad of the Conejo will host its annual High Holiday services at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.
Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated starting Friday evening, Sept. 18 and Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening, Sept. 27. More...
As the new school year approaches, local police remind parents and other drivers to practice traffic safety when driving near schools.
The following traffic safety tips will help children have a safe school year. More...
I was saddened to read of the passing and memorial service for Hasso, the military dog.
As if this poor dog did not go through enough putting his life on the line detecting explosives in Iraq and Afghanistan, he was subjected to another “experiment” for stem cell research.
Unfortunately, this time he was killed. More...
PICARELLA HOUSEHOLD—My son started talking when he was about 2 years old, and now, at age 6, he continues to talk and talk and talk—even in his sleep—because, he said, God made him that way.
Sources suggest the trait comes from the parents. More...
Today The Acorn
reveals the winners of its third annual Fiction in a Nutshell contest. Reading the more than 85 entries we received was once again delightful and fun. The authors were anxious to show their chops, and judging by the quality of work that was submitted, they succeeded. More...
Enrollment down, budget reduced as students go back to school