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News
More gunfire reported in park vicinity
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | July 13, 2018
More gunfire near Malibu Creek State Park. Deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station responded to a call about a gunshot that was heard in the vicinity of the park...
Man with ‘knowledge of explosives’ arrested for threatening Oak Park schools
By John Loesing
newstip@theacorn.com | July 13, 2018
TheVentura County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 74-year-old Agoura Hills man in connection with making criminal threats against the Oak Park School Unified District over the recent death of his son....
Schwarz only Agoura council member committed to November
By Stephanie Bertholdo
sbertholdo@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
After 25 years of public service to the City of Agoura Hills, mayor and councilmember Bill Koehler announced that he will not run for reelection in November. Koehler is the...
Quiet Oak Park concerned about new pump station
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
Calleguas Water District hopes to receive permission soon to build a new pumping station on Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park. Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District—which owns an open...
Spejcher pleads not guilty in stabbing death of her boyfriend
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
The attorney for Thousand Oaks murder suspect Bryn Spejcher is asking that his client be allowed to continue practicing audiology. Damon Jenkins of the Ventura County public defender’s office appeared...
Bock stabbing death ruled a suicide
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
The Coconino County medical examiner ruled that Joseph Bock stabbed himself and created the wounds that led to his own death March 21 at Northern Arizona University. Bock, a 21-year-old...
FOR THE RECORD
| July 12, 2018
The Acorn incorrectly reported that Jeff Cooper, who is accused of multiple counts of child molestation, is the resident of a Park Miramar home that he owns and also operates...
Sidewalk work nears completion
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
The Westlake sidewalk project crew has stepped it up and is running ahead of schedule, a city official said this week. The actual sidewalk construction was finished June 24, said...
Lush walking paths not without risk
Gloria Glasser | July 12, 2018
This was hardly a bonanza year rain-wise for the Conejo, making life even that much more grueling for already drought-distressed oaks just beginning to rally after the 2017 deluge. Yet...
Neighbors
Letters from Vietnam
By Darleen Principe
Special to The Acorn | July 12, 2018
In early 1966, as the war raging in Vietnam dominated the American psyche, a newlywed civilian named Lauri Meno watched Martha Raye perform in Las Vegas. Raye, the famed comedic...
Grand Prix cyclists beat the heat
| July 12, 2018
COOL RUNNINGS—Above, Thurlow Rogers trains a firehose on cyclists racing in 106-degree temperatures at the Thousand Oaks Grand Prix, held in Newbury Park on July 7 and 8. Rogers, of...
Westlake rolls out stellar July 4
| July 12, 2018
RESIDENTS CELEBRATE—Above and at right, residents take part in the 49th annual Fourth of July parade in Westlake Village as they walk and bike down Agoura Road. At right, 13-year-old...
Free clinic adds more legal services
| July 12, 2018
The Conejo Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks has expanded the weekly schedule for its 41-year Legal Clinic program, including new areas of the law for people needing advice and guidance....
Family
Boys, girls have plenty to do in summer
| July 12, 2018
Youth interested in learning a variety of sports this summer can register for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s sports camps. Street Hockey Camp will run from...
Eagle Scout builds turtle pen
| July 12, 2018
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT— Ben Voth, a 17-year-old from Agoura Hills, left, builds an enclosed turtle and tortoise holding pen at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Agoura Hills for...
Small army of county inspectors works to keep swimmers safe
By Hector Gonzalez
hector@theacorn.com | July 5, 2018
When it comes to summer fun, nothing quite fills the bill better than a cool dip in a pool. But most swimmers diving into any of Ventura County’s public pools...
Health
Healthy lifestyle includes reusing, recycling trash
By Whitney Schwartz
Special to The Acorn | July 12, 2018
Workshops provide means to reduce stress
The Acorn Staff | July 12, 2018
Sports
Softball star in Cuba for tournament
SOFTBALL /// Westlake Warriors
By Jonathan Andrade
jandrade@theacorn.com | July 12, 2018
Whether it’s hitting off a tee, taking grounders or playing...
Prime time at the baseball field
The Acorn Staff | July 12, 2018
ALL-STARS— The Prime All American Baseball team of Agoura has...
Jacoby is a warrior with a ‘heart of gold’
Jonathan Andrade
@J_ Andrade_ on Twitter | July 12, 2018
Dale Jacoby went from getting bullied on campus to being...
