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Friday, December 6, 2019

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New Agoura mayor embraces environment, Village review

Neighbors

Community Center celebrates 20 years

By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

A community center can be a focal point in town. For parents, it’s a safe place for their kids to hang out. For fitness seekers, there are basketball courts and...

For Mayflower descendants, Thanksgiving carries special meaning

By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

When Lorraine Kocen’s Pilgrim ancestors celebrated “the first Thanksgiving” in 1621 after surviving the Mayflower’s voyage to North America and the brutal first year as settlers, they commemorated the fall...

Club Hub

| December 5, 2019

THURS., DEC. 5 Thousand Oaks Toastmasters At Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Oak Room, third floor, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd....

Perfect holiday tree needs the proper care

By Melinda Myers
Special to The Acorn | December 5, 2019

The holiday tree is the center of many family celebrations. Ornaments collected over the years decorate the boughs, while brightly wrapped gifts are carefully placed underneath. Load the family into...

Family

Westlake High Scout goes for gold

| December 5, 2019

Amina Pasha, a senior at Westlake High School, has reached the pinnacle of Girl Scouting. The 17-year-old from Troop 60510 will receive her Gold Award at a ceremony later this...

Sheriff’s office collecting toys for kids

| December 5, 2019

The Share-iff’s Toy Drive has been a tradition in Ventura County for 35 years. Many families do not have the resources to provide their children with a traditional Christmas celebration....

Just dropping by

The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019

NO REINDEER NEEDED—Santa Claus parachutes into the Janss Marketplace on Nov. 29 for the annual Jingle Bell Jump, a long-running tradition at the Thousand Oaks shopping center.

Health

10th vape-related ailment in Ventura Co.

| December 5, 2019

Local officials say the state health department has confirmed the 10th case of Ventura County lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping...

Opportunities to give blood during the holidays

| December 5, 2019

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals can make an appointment to donate...

BRIEFS

The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019

Free screenings at wellness expo The City of Calabasas will host a Wellness and Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7...

Runners weather wet n’ wild Turkey Day Dash

| December 5, 2019

SOGGY BUT FAST— At right, Jenn Betancourt of Santa Barbara runs through a puddle in the 5K race during Conejo Valley YMCA Turkey Day Dash...

Sports

On the comeback trail

BOYS’ BASKETBALL /// Westlake Warriors
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

The Kyle MacLean Revenge Tour is rampaging in a gym...

Monarchs spread their wings and fly

| December 5, 2019

ACROBATIC MOVES—A trio of Monarchs gymnasts from Acorn high schools...

Viewpoint captures first state championship

CROSS COUNTRY /// CIF State Championships
By Jonathan Andrade
jandrade@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

Girls want to have fun, too. Newbury Park High’s boys’...

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Editorials

It’s not just Santa who’s watching

| December 5, 2019

Thieves like to take advantage of the holiday season and steal your stuff. Many burglaries...

Political Cartoon

| December 5, 2019

Gathering at the table, giving thanks

The Acorn Staff | November 27, 2019

Most of us can close our eyes and easily recall exactly what our kitchen table...

Letters

Local journalism appreciated

| December 5, 2019

To the staff of The Acorn, I would like to say how grateful I am...

Avalon officials ‘disingenuous’

The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019

I read The Acorn’s article in the Nov. 27 issue about the Avalon affordable housing...

Don’t protect damaged trees

The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019

I don’t have any knowledge of the details of the Oak Park area plan, but...

Schools

Westlake hills come alive with high school production

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | December 5, 2019

Last month, as the scent of roast turkey permeated most Conejo Valley homes, the delicacy of the day over at Westlake High School was schnitzel...

New ‘kingdom’ coming soon

By Christina Cox
christina@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

Moorpark College’s noblest feline will soon have a new place to roam and play. Last week, the community college announced that it raised the $550,000...

Sign-ups underway for kids’ league

| December 5, 2019

HITTING THE HOOPS—Registration has opened for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley 2020 Winter Coed Basketball League, which is offered to ages...

ACT testing rules will be relaxed in 2020

By Christina Cox
christina@theacorn.com | November 27, 2019

Many high school students spend months preparing for the ACT, one of two major college admissions tests, in the hopes of getting a perfect score...

On the Town

Christmas trees aglow at Reagan Library

| December 5, 2019

See the bright, festive colors of the Caribbean, the traditional decorations of Europe, and even...

Chorale welcomes the season with joy

| December 5, 2019

Los Robles Master Chorale will make spirits bright with its annual holiday concert, “A Joyful...

Farce is a lump of coal in stocking

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | December 5, 2019

With a season full of the usual performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on...

Tantalize your eyes and treat your taste buds

By Ela Lindsay
eLindsay@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

Even though the word Hunan relates to hot and spicy Chinese food, I know that...

Faith

BRIEFS

The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019

An extravagance of music Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas extravaganza at 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15 at 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. The concert is free and...

Business

Dealer eyes 3-story showroom

By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019

Rusnak/Westlake Porsche opened its showroom doors in its current location at the Thousand Oaks Auto...

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

| December 5, 2019

Columns

Difference between being alone and lonely

Andrea Gallagher | December 5, 2019

Recently, my coworkers and I have begun to see a spike in the number of seniors in our community who go days on end without human contact. Yet when asked...