By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
An apartment fire in Thousand Oaks left 10 people in eight units without homes or belongings.
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LSS can help struggling families stay in their homes for as long as possible when unexpected financial problems occur
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
A family of eight whose home is in the foreclosure process is among many of those in need in the area who are asking Lutheran Social Services (LSS) in Thousand Oaks for help. More...
Employment frauds often prey upon people whose desire to secure lucrative work blinds them to scams. The promise of easy-to-perform labor that pays well often appears as the answer to their prayers, but financial ruin can result. More...
The American Red Cross of Ventura County has announced the newest members of its board of directors for 2008-09. The group includes four residents from Thousand Oaks and one from Oak Park. More...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
If someone finds two large boxes of Girl Scout badges, teddy bears and T-shirts, please return them to the Serenity Oaks Service Unit. At around 4 p.m. Dec. More...
Yong Shin, a ninth-degree black belt, went from living on the streets to being a successful entrepreneur
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
It was nearly 30 years ago when Yong Shin left family and friends behind in his native Korea in search of a new life in America. More...
An orientation for potential adoptive parents will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., Jan. 20 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. All adults, English- and bilingual Spanish-speaking, are welcome. More...
The Westlake Tennis and Swim Club will present a Free Tennis Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 31 at 32250 Triunfo Canyon Blvd., Westlake Village. More...
A duplicate bridge class for beginning players will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Bridge Academy II, 77 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. The cost for this class only is $5. For more information, call Jean at (805) 494-0965. More...
The Keys to Survival program will be held as a part of The National Day of Service in conjunction with President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. The program will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., Jan. More...
Thousand Oaks residents should keep warm when traveling to places with snow, ice
For people who warm to cold weather adventures, it's important to remember that preparation is key. More...
Conejo Senior Singles for ages 55 and up meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. The group is not affiliated with the church. For more information, call Judy at (805) 494-9863. More...
Gail Small, motivational speaker and author of the Joyful Living Series, will be the featured speaker at the Ventura County Writers Club's meeting at 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 13 at Border's bookstore, 125 W. More...
The Ventura County Rose Society and the Gold Coast heritage Rose Group will cosponsor the eighth annual Pruning Old Garden Roses Demonstration at 8 a.m. Sat., Jan. 10 at The Stagecoach Inn Museum Rose Garden, 51 S. More...
OUTRAGEOUS SQUIRREL STEALS STUFFING FROM PATIO FURNITURE TO FEATHER HER OWN NEST—The Eby family of the Wildflower neighborhood of Thousand Oaks has been entertained by this squirrel who single-handedly destroyed their patio furniture to build h More...
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