New hospital exec plans to improve ER wait times, expedite construction
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | July 5, 2024
Phil Buttell is dedicated to ensuring Los Robles Health System continues to provide what he believes is the highest quality care to 60,000 patients per...
ENJOYING THE RIDE
July 5, 2024
NO LEMONS ON THE MENU— Rebecca, left, and Mimi Hudson hone their car-hop skills at the Cars We Love to Drive car show June 15...
Moorpark College amphitheater receives star-studded support
By John Loesing
newstip@theacorn.com | July 5, 2024
The next generation of young actors and musicians will never be able to reach their greatest potential if they don’t have a grand stage on...
Ride of the Valkyrie: All-girl Scout troop aces skills tests at Camporee
July 5, 2024
Entering as the Valkyrie Patrol, Scouts BSA Troop 1761 took home top honors at the Ventura County Council’s annual Camporee in April, marking the first...
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July 5, 2024
BLANKET STATEMENT—Girl Scout Troop 66015 completed its Bronze Award requirements by making 150 blankets, 65 dog toys and holding a pet food drive.
Beach bus makes return trip
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | May 17, 2024
Thousand Oaks’ Summer Beach Bus is expanding service for 2024. This year, riders will have their choice of two destinations. The annual program returns in June, offering T.O. residents of...
Grill power
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | May 3, 2024
Since it was founded 60 years ago, the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks has served and empowered the Conejo Valley community in many ways, but hamburgers, hot dogs and pancakes...
VCSO, others team up to take back drugs
October 20, 2023
Multiple agencies and organizations will join forces next week to help prevent leftover or unneeded prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office along with...
Assistance League hosts Women’s Wellness Clinic
October 20, 2023
The Assistance League of Conejo Valley will present the inaugural Women’s Wellness Clinic on Sat., Oct. 28 at the Conejo Free Clinic, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 102, Thousand Oaks....
Walkers prepare for Alzheimer’s fundraiser
September 8, 2023
Marie Natanawan is one of thousands in Ventura County who have experienced the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, and this year she’s taking part in a walk against the disease on...
Current itchy eye treatments barely scratch the surface
August 25, 2023
Not all itchy eye problems can be solved with the squirt of some eyedrops. More than 80-million Americans deal with blepharitis, a chronic inflammation of the eyelid that causes incessant...
Hawk and the Rat Pack
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | July 5, 2024
BASKETBALL /// Special to the Acorn Simi Valley is a basketball town. Hang it from the rafters, put it on...
Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma!
June 28, 2024
The Conejo Oaks, a collegiate woodbat baseball team founded in 2006, has returned to the diamond. The Oaks, which plays...
More mustard, please
June 28, 2024
CONEJO OAKS IN ACTION—The Conejo Oaks, a collegiate wood-bat baseball team based in Thousand Oaks, opened the summer with a...
THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL
June 21, 2024
Class motto Involve, accept, inspire 420 graduates; 22 valedictorians with GPAs of 4.65 or higher “The class of 2024 will be remembered for two things: their school spirit and their...
CONEJO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
June 21, 2024
Number of graduates 56 Top scholar Alainah Davalos “To the CVHS class of 2024: It’s essential that you remain mindful of your time and attempt to make the most effective...
CENTURY ACADEMY
June 21, 2024
Class motto Involve, accept, inspire Number of graduates 33 Valedictorian York Knipprath “Watching you grow these last four years, we have seen you handle the difficulties that high school students...
Chanukah celebration includes gelt drop
December 1, 2023
Chabad of Newbury Park’s annual Chanukah celebration, with the theme United to Light (Am Yisrael Chai) as a demonstration of Jewish unity in solidarity with the people of Israel in...
Singers, musicians present holiday concert
December 1, 2023
Cal Lutheran University will present “Love’s Pure Light,” a Christmas program Dec. 1, 2 and 3 performed by the school’s choral ensembles and instrumentalists and conducted by Wyant Morton. “Love’s...
‘Spirit and Light’ concert in Oak Park features music spanning centuries
October 27, 2023
The Epiphany Music Guild will kick off its 17th season with a free community concert by professional vocal ensemble Seraphour at 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 29 at Church of the...
Build it, they will come
June 28, 2024
Permits have been obtained and paid for and development is underway for a home at 31415 Lobo Canyon Road in Lobo Canyon. The land is being graded, a water well...
Vet provides mobile service
June 28, 2024
Integrating both Western and Eastern veterinary medicine practices, Moorpark based California Integrative Veterinary Services provides therapy for pets to help reduce pain, increase mobility, manage symptoms of acute or chronic...
Taking home sales to the next level
June 7, 2024
New accolades have arrived for Realtor Greg Goldberg, who was recently presented the International President’s Circle Award at Coldwell Banker Realty’s gala in Palm Desert. In the Real Estate industry...
Love has no age limit
July 5, 2024
The other day my husband and I were having a very early dinner at one of the restaurants on Westlake Lake. Because it was so...
As the years fly by, be open to the insights that come with aging
June 21, 2024
My grandnephew Wyatt celebrated his graduation from pre-kindergarten last week. According to my niece, it was an adorable commemoration. Children were seated in front of...
Local support for caregivers awaits at annual Senior Concerns event
April 19, 2024
My husband and I have established roles in our daily lives. I am the shopper, the cook and the social secretary. My husband is the...
End-of-life talks are difficult but important
April 5, 2024
I am unsure how it came to be, but over the last number of years I have become rather involved in the topic of end-of-life...
Beware of COBRA and Medicare unknowns
March 22, 2024
Recently unemployed older workers have options for health insurance, but read the fine print. It will be crucial. If you were part of a group...
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
July 5, 2024
June 20 A 40-year-old man was arrested in the 2700 block of Teller Road for robbery. A 19-year-old man was arrested in the 2700 block of Amber Wood Place for...
The Blockchain Industry in Arizona | Sponsored Content
June 6, 2024
As a state with one of the most beautiful deserts, active cities and historical background, Arizona is not being left behind in technological advancement. As...
Single-story find in Santa Rosa Valley
June 7, 2024
Tamara Campbell with Coldwell Banker Realty has put a four-bedroom, three-full-bath, single-story residence in the heart of the Santa Rosa Valley on the market for...