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By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | October 18, 2018

Lots of people dream of being their own boss, but the reality that comes with leading a business is a harsh one. An entrepreneur has to know how to build...

Pierce Brothers’ 50-year celebration

The Acorn Staff | October 18, 2018

FAMILY TIME—Ventura residents Sophia, 18 months, and her mother, Adrienne Perez check out a replica 1930 Bentley with a Volkswagen engine at the exotic car show during the Pierce Brothers...

Three men on a mission to help the homeless get through winter

By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | October 18, 2018

With winter approaching, many people look forward to warm sweaters, comfy fireplaces and anything that’s pumpkinspiced. Oak Park resident George Annino is thinking about ice-cold sidewalks. Annino, a 77-year-old who’s...

Seats open for youth leadership program

| October 18, 2018

The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation is accepting applications to its 10th annual Youth Leadership Program for students in grades nine through 12. Kicking off in November, the program, according to...

Family

Celebrating Scandinavian heritage in Agoura Hills

| October 18, 2018

Love meatballs

| October 11, 2018

The Vasa Park Association will present its annual Scandinavian Höstmarknad Fall Market and Swedish Meatball Competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 14 at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo...

Gala night offlapper-era fundraising

| October 11, 2018

Step back in time and experience a decade full of glitz, glamour and old-fashioned fun during the 16th annual Stand Up for Kids gala dinner and auction hosted by the...

Health

Study the options for senior coverage

By Greg Dill
Special to The Acorn | October 18, 2018

At a family reunion, my Aunt Abby and Uncle Glen got into a squabble over the best way to get their Medicare benefits. Uncle Glen...

BRIEFS

The Acorn Staff | October 18, 2018

Hearing aid contest Decibel Hearing Services will give away a pair of hearing aids to the winner of an essay contest in December. The essay...

Talks on healthier living

| October 18, 2018

A Wellness Expo will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 7 at River Oaks Academy Charter, 920 Hampshire Road, Ste. X, in...

Community hospital opens new facility poised for future care

By Cameron Kiszla
cameron@theacorn.com | October 11, 2018

Outside Community Memorial Hospital’s recently completed Ocean Tower in Ventura, gardens offer space for reflection, fountains provide the soothing sounds of trickling water and brightly...

Sports

Oaks Christian Lions (8-0) vs. Calabasas Coyotes (7-1)

The Acorn’s High School Football Game of the Year
By Jonathan Andrade
jandrade@theacorn.com | October 18, 2018

Zack Shadorf likes to keep his enemies close. The Lions...

The Acorn Power Poll

| October 18, 2018

1. Oaks Christian (8-0) Lions devour St. Bonaventure, 44-0. Next...

Weekend schedule

| October 18, 2018

Agoura at Simi Valley Friday, 7 p.m. Royal at Oak...

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On your next vacation, please take us along

| October 18, 2018

Vacation photos have been a tradition at The Acorn for more than 25 years. Devoted...

Cartoon

| October 18, 2018

With crime on the upswing, we need to be vigilant

| October 11, 2018

Crime is no longer the purview of the San Fernando Valley streets and Oxnard barrios....

Letters

Crime spree could have been prevented

| October 18, 2018

It was deeply disturbing to me when I discovered that recently there had been shootings...

Repeal gas tax

| October 18, 2018

Proposition 6 repeals the 2017 law that increased the gas tax and car registration fee....

Weber, council Stein, schools

| October 18, 2018

We enthusiastically endorse two candidates who seek reelection in November—Denis Weber for Agoura Hills City...

Schools

Oak Park, Las Virgenes ace the CAASPP test

By Stephanie Bertholdo
sbertholdo@theacorn.com | October 18, 2018

Oak Park Unified School District demonstrated mastery at every grade level in state test scores released earlier this month that determine whether students are meeting...

Senior geniuses

| October 18, 2018

The Senior Genius Club is a program that assists senior citizens with technological help. The club is offered from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m....

Stein eyes third term on LVUSD board

By Stephanie Bertholdo
sbertholdo@theacorn.com | October 18, 2018

Lesli Stein has served on the Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education for nine years, but she is ready to tackle a new...

School board member balances fiscal, educational responsibilities

By Stephanie Bertholdo
sbertholdo@theacorn.com | October 11, 2018

Dallas Lawrence, one of three incumbents running to keep his seat on the Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education, bills himself as a...

On the Town

‘Tollbooth’ trip inspires young actors

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | October 18, 2018

Love of learning is the main theme behind Norton Juster’s beloved “The Phantom Tollbooth,” a...

Five for Fighting is justfine

| October 18, 2018

In the comic books, Superman didn’t need strings to fly. In concert, though, strings can...

Studio C stages thoroughly fun show

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | October 18, 2018

Fabulous singing, skilled comedy, adroit dancing and a crackerjack jazz band are the highlights of...

African musicians to play in T.O.

| October 18, 2018

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host a special performance by New Life Band, a collection...

All American, all Latino, all funny

| October 18, 2018

Immigration. Border walls. ICE. All of these politically charged issues course through the comedy of...

Faith

Welcome to the mosque

| October 18, 2018

You’re invited

| October 18, 2018

Messy Church, a ministry for all ages, takes place once a month at the United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks. What to expect at Messy Church is an hour of...

Business

Strong unemployment number due partly to smaller work force

COMMENTARY /// Regional employment picture
By Bruce Stenslie
Special to The Acorn | October 18, 2018

The California Labor Market Information Division recently released its August 2018 report— showing no change...

Brush up due for taxpayers who have children

By Kash Chandani
Special to The Acorn | October 18, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers with children and other dependents to use the Withholding...

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Columns

Sharing Yoda-like brilliance with the kid

Michael Picarella | October 18, 2018

My 15-year-old son said he regretted leaving basketball a couple years ago to take up tennis. It’s not that he was sorry about playing tennis. He just felt he’d been...

The church stays grounded in solid teaching

Sally Carpenter | October 18, 2018

In light of recent scandals surrounding Catholic clergy and the decline in Protestant church membership, perhaps we should stop and ask, just what is the church? Is the church merely...

1-2-3 method: artisan sourdough for beginners

Darleen Principe | October 18, 2018

Wow. Thank you to everyone who has emailed me over the past month to share your sourdough starter adventures. I’m so excited for all of you! As promised, here’s a...

Crime

Sheriff’s Blotter

| October 18, 2018

Agoura Hills On Oct. 5 a car was burglarized in the parking lot of Ladyface Ale Companie. The thief smashed...

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The Acorn Staff | October 18, 2018

THURS., OCT. 18 Antiques And Collectibles Study Group 9:30 a.m....

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JUST IN: An email went out Friday announcing that the Miller YMCA in Dos Vientos will cease operations at the end of December. The Y opened in 1997 and has been struggling financially.

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