The Alliance For the Arts will honor two local couples at the gala celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Sat., Nov. 21.
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Some Newbury Park residents could soon find their homes are in a designated flood plain, while other homeowners may find they no longer live on a site labeled as prone to flooding. More...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
At least 500 families will be coming to the Conejo Valley’s food bank, Manna, for Thanksgiving dinner fixings next week. More...
A Datebook item last week had the wrong location for the Wellness Community’s Gingerbread Boutique last Sunday. We regret the error, especially to anyone who went to the wrong site. More...
The two 16-year-old boys who were seriously injured in a singlecar accident in the early morning hours of Oct. 12 are still in hospitals recovering from their injuries. More...
Thousand Oaks residents will have an opportunity to trade in old holiday lights and receive a new strand of Light Emitting Diode (LED) energy-saving holiday lights as part of an exchange event conducted by the city’s Public Works De More...
The inaugural Miller Family YMCA Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sun., Dec. 20 at the YMCA, 320 Via Las Brisas, in the Paraiso Shopping Center, Newbury Park. More...
The Builders Club of Los Cerritos Middle School is a service club sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club. The 17 members have completed three projects since their first gathering in September. More...
The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Reserve, is sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots charity drive in the Conejo Valley. More...
REACHES THE TOP–– Jesse Hecht of Troop No. 722 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts. His project encourages bike riding and environmentalism at Westminster Presbyterian Church. More...
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
Sam Vecchio wasn’t ready to be homeless. A month ago, the 56-year-old was working in construction and renting a Simi Valley condo with a couple of roommates. Today, he’s sleeping behind a dumpster at the back of a liquor store. More...
GOES GREEN FOR THE GOLD–– Catherine Soloway, 18, of Thousand Oaks earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. She is a member of Conejo Valley Troop No. 12 and the daughter of Lance and Connie Soloway. More...
In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thurs., Nov. 26, the employees of Newbury Disposal are taking the day off. More...
The Knox-Lombard Fifty Year Club of Knox College recently awarded a Scroll of Honor to John “Jack” Munson of Westlake Village during the club’s annual homecoming luncheon. More...
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
Just before 6 a.m. on Oct. 9 Cheryl Wade’s cellphone chirped to life. The early morning call was a reminder that the term “office hours” doesn’t apply to criminals. More...
California American Water has launched an education campaign to assist its customers in reducing water use during the winter months. The campaign will include mailing leak detection kits, water conservation wheels and notices to each custome More...
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