Neighbors
‘Secret stairs’ a hidden gem
By John Loesing
newstip@theacorn.com | January 17, 2019
Local hikers enjoy a good trek along the pristine Santa Monica Mountain trails that run from the Conejo Valley to the Pacific Ocean. Urban Angelenos are known to take a...
Residents can help restore local flora
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | January 17, 2019
It will be some time before the scars of the Woolsey fire disappear. While recent rains have brought a tinge of green to the hillsides, much of the area’s chaparral...
Let the African Violet Society brighten your day
| January 17, 2019
Looking for a fun and beautiful way to brighten your home during the winter months? The Thousand Oaks African Violet Society, an affiliate club of the African Violet Society of...
Girl Scout cookies offer sweet treat
| January 17, 2019
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast recently launched its 2019 cookie season. Celebrating one of the largest financial investments in girls annually in the United States, the campaign is also...
Family
The Eagle flies high at Troop 745
The Acorn Staff | January 17, 2019
Boy Scout Troop 745 recognized six scouts for earning the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony Jan. 12 at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Westlake...
Meet the league members
| January 17, 2019
Assistance League Conejo Valley will hold a special Meet and Greet and Thrift Shop Peek at 4:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 30 and 9:30 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 31 at its Thrift...
Dog leg on the left gets help
| January 10, 2019
INGENUITY PAYS OFF—Left, Pete, a 9-year-old Golden Retriever, goes for a walk with his owners, Deb Mukherjee, left, and her friend John Lamorte, both of Agoura Hills, on New Year’s...
Health
Just can’t weight for an upgrade
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | January 17, 2019
The Beach Boys famously sang “Be True to Your School,” but while the hot rods and letterman jackets from back in the day have fallen...
Take steps to help fire, shooting victims
| January 17, 2019
PlyoJam Dance Fitness will host a benefit class from 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 20 at Agoura High School, G Bldg., 28545 W. Driver...
Resident named chief of staff
The Acorn Staff | January 17, 2019
Dr. Brigeli Westerband, a resident of Westlake Village, has been elected chief of staff of Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital. Her two-year term started Jan. 1...
Pets must deal with weighty issues too
By Yvette Berke
Special to The Acorn | January 10, 2019
The obesity epidemic is not just a human problem but a pet problem, too. Yes, some cats and dogs are just naturally bigger and not...
Sports
She’s got game
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL /// Calabasas Coyotes
Eliav Appelbaum
@EliavAppelbaum on Twitter | January 17, 2019
Aaniya Hutchins started playing basketball at 4. The Dallas native...
Castillo sizzles in sneakers
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL /// Westlake Warriors
Eliav Appelbaum
@EliavAppelbaum on Twitter | January 17, 2019
Surrounded by tempests that would make most captains seasick, Lindsey...
New team, same dream
GIRLS’ WATER POLO /// Agoura Chargers
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | January 17, 2019
When the Bolts rumble through town, it’s time to leave....
