January 28, 2010 RSS feed / Community

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Another bank robbed in T.O.

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Does anyone know the name of the man in the plaid fedora? Police want to know the identity of a man they say robbed a Thousand Oaks branch of Wells Fargo Bank at 2:50 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 21. The newly built bank is at 1760 E. More...

County planning commissioners refuse to endorse tighter open space restrictions

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Planning Commission opposed a proposal earlier this month that would prohibit churches, clubhouses, community centers, private schools and other places of assembly from being built in unincorporated open space. More...

Despite fuel costs, Americans love big cars

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The automotive industry constantly changes to satisfy government regulations and the changing preferences of consumers, according to two industry specialists. More...

Black women in music at CLU

California Lutheran University will host a free performance of “Our Voice: A Celebration of Black Women in Music” as part of Black History Month at 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 4 in Preus-Brandt Forum. More...

Singing and playing as a team

WORKING TOGETHER–Nick Portereiko, 4, left, Tom “Mr. More...

Kids Club resumes at The Oaks

Kids Club resumes at 10 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 4 at the food court patio at The Oaks mall, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Magician Jay Leslie will perform his illusions. Kids Club meets the first Thursday of each month. More...

Trained volunteers to offer tax preparation for seniors

Trained and certified volunteers from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will provide free income tax preparation from Feb. More...

How did you fall in love?

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to steal your heart. Do you remember the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? More...

Human services won’t comment on girl’s adventure

As some applaud Abby Sunderland’s courage and fortitude to attempt to circle the globe solo at age 16, some have criticized her parents for allowing it because of the risks. More...

What’s up with that?

NOTHING TO GET TOO EXCITED ABOUT–Construction crews work on the future site of a self-storage facility on Skyline Drive behind Jiffy Lube in Thousand Oaks on a recent rainy morning. More...

Retailers refuse to sell alcohol to minors during police sting

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Underage police decoys attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages at 29 stores in Thousand Oaks earlier this month. None of the attempts was successful. More...

Judge resigns from superior court

Judge William Brennan Lynch, who was appointed to the Ventura Superior Court bench by the governor in December 2009, has elected to resign from office for personal reasons and return to his previous position with Santa Barbara Superior Court. More...

Westlake Women’s Club to meet

The Westlake Women’s Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 9 at the Westlake Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Learning the ins and outs of makeup

SKIN CARE SPECIALIST– Makeup artist Kristina Goldberg applies moisturizer to Thousand Oaks resident Alisha Taylor’s face during a recent Conejo Recreation and Park District class in makeup More...