Slice of life in beautiful detail wins student art award
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (DCA) announced Angela Liu from Westlake High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 26th Congressional District....
Conejo Valley Days returns
Yee-haw, dust off your cowboy hat and boots and mosey on down to Conejo Creek Park South from June 19 to 29 for Conejo Valley’s...
City oak tree guardian and local landscape architect retires at age 89
He’s designed the city’s most well loved landscapes and he’s protected the city’s most treasured resource. Thousand Oaks residents may not recognize James “Jimmy” Dean,...
Animal rescue organization hopes for some rescuing of its own
After more than a decade of rescuing abandoned animals, Paw Works may have to close its doors due to financial challenges. The nonprofit, which has...
CRPD honors park advocates
Two stewards of nature were honored by the Conejo Recreation and Park District for their decades of dedication earlier this month. George Lange and the late Ed Jones were this...
CVUSD student receives national merit honor
Competing against some 15,000 other finalists, one Conejo Valley Unified School District senior has won a National Merit Scholarship. Xander Petras of Thousand Oaks High School was selected by a...
Achoo! Allergy season is here
The 2025 spring allergy season is underway and millions of Americans are facing the onslaught. With pollen levels expected to spike earlier and last longer due to better than normal...
Don’t take aneurysms lightly
Aneurysms are a silent killer, but 95% of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) can be successfully treated if detected early, health officials say. AAA occurs when the wall of the aorta...
Los Robles to close pediatric ward
Los Robles Regional Medical Center will close its Pediatric Inpatient Care Unit on July 1, hospital officials said. In a written statement provided by spokesperson Megan Merino, Los Robles Health...
Get to know National Charity League Vista Robles
National Charity League Vista Robles Chapter, a nonprofit, is a mother-daughter membership organization. The mission of NCL is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service,...
Westlake High students demand return of teacher, advocate amidst sexual assault allegations
Since community concerns about sexual assault at Westlake High School surfaced last month, district officials have repeatedly encouraged students to report incidents of misconduct to trusted adults on campus. For...
Allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases surface at Westlake High
Feeling unsafe and unheard, female students at Westlake High School are urgently demanding change. Sexual assault was not among the agenda topics for the April 16 Conejo Valley Unified School...
Young new pastor ascends Calvary
The flock at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village has a new head shepherd. Last month Brian Howard, 36, took on the mantle of senior pastor, succeeding Shawn Thornton, who...
Special sunrise service dedicated to fire victims
For decades, Christians from the Conejo Valley have gathered at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village for the annual Easter Sunrise Service. This year, the service will...
Bahá’í faith to observe holiest holiday of the year
At sundown on Sun., April 20, followers in the area and around the world will mark the beginning of the 12 days of Ridván, the holiest celebration of the year...
Newbury Park beauty under a mil
An attractive single-story mid-century home at 40 Dickenson Avenue in Newbury Park has been renovated with style and comfort in mind. Vaulted ceilings and natural light create a bright, airy...
Wildwood home with koi pond
Donna Benevento, broker associate with Coldwell Banker Realty in Westlake Village has listed a highly upgraded Thousand Oaks Wildwood home in the Wildflower tract built in 1979. The 2,150 square...
Louie’s nightlife spot brings Riviera glam to Conejo Valley
Business Spotlight is a special promotional section reserved for Acorn advertisers. The Conejo Valley nightlife scene received a needed boost of vibrant energy with the 2024 opening of Louie’s at...
The healing power of memories
I just returned from possibly the best vacation of my life. The memories I brought back will stay with me forever. The trip began with...
Mini horses, big hearts
For the last couple of weeks, Senior Concerns’ Adult Day participants have had been treated to two special guests, Romeo and Ziggy. They are wonderful...
Do memory troubles come with age?
With the issue front and center in President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection, discussions about age-related memory challenges are receiving much attention these days. Here...
Love has no age limit
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
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...
Top Sports Events in California You Don’t Want to Miss This Year
California, a hub of sports and entertainment, hosts some of the nation’s most thrilling sporting events each year. With a wide variety of games across...
California’s Crypto Boom: How a Tech Hub Pushes Digital Finance Revolution
Crypto is no longer simply an investment opportunity. It's now a central part of modern technology, with California playing a central role in its development...
Tennessee Vacationer Wins Big at Caesars Palace with a Life-Changing Poker Jackpot
Two poker players struck it rich at the legendary Caesars Palace in Las Vegas over a single weekend. Among them was a woman from Knoxville,...
