Neighbors
A fresh take on local farm produce
By Allison Montroy
beyond@theacorn.com | April 2, 2020
The concept of community supported agriculture (CSA), where an individual can become a “member” of a local farm and receive boxed seasonal produce regularly, isn’t a new one, but it’s...
Seniors stay social from a distance
| April 2, 2020
Local residents are coming up with some innovative ways to make the best of a bad situation. Following the model made popular in Italy where people forced to stay at...
T.O Farmers Market stays open, with limits
| April 2, 2020
The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association announced that all four of its markets will remain open for the foreseeable future in Thousand Oaks, midtown and downtown Ventura, and Santa...
Hams offer valuable communication
| April 2, 2020
Members of the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club have a way to overcome the social separation issue imposed during the coronavirus—they meet several times a day using their radios. The...
Family
Fitness studios use virtual approach
By Christina Cox
christina@theacorn.com | April 2, 2020
Local fitness studios are getting creative to ensure folks don’t have to leave home to get some exercise. As thousands of Ventura County residents continue to follow health orders to...
Deadline extended for fair poster contest
| April 2, 2020
In response to the health crisis, the deadline to submit entries for the 11th annual Ventura County Fair poster contest has been extended to Fri., May 1. There will be...
Health
COVID-19 testing ramps up in Ventura County
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | April 2, 2020
While some of California’s largest cities indicated recently that they would be cutting back on COVID-19 testing and focusing strictly on social distancing and patient...
Public water not at risk
The Acorn Staff | March 26, 2020
In response to the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Las Virgines Municipal Water District ensures the public that its tap water is still...
Clean that phone, please, for good hygiene
By Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | March 26, 2020
While many have adopted strict hand-washing regimens since the CDC began releasing guidelines for slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus in January, a study...
Health officials advise not to test unnecessarily
| March 19, 2020
Unless they’re having trouble breathing or keeping fluids down, local residents should not call 911 nor should they visit an emergency room seeking COVID-19 testing,...
Sports
A standing ovation
Eliav Appelbaum
Email: eliav@theacorn.com | April 2, 2020
These are strange days to be a sports fan. All...
