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Parents who receive child care through the Conejo Valley Unified School District may have to pay more starting next year.
Parents who receive child care through the Conejo Valley Unified School District may have to pay more starting next year. At the Nov. 15 school board meeting, D
Local Lutheran church will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sunday
WELCOMING—The Rev. Matthew Nolte talks with Steve Skinner after church services Nov. 20 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The church will celebrate its 60th anniversary next month. RICHARD GILLARD/Acorn Newspapers The journey hasn’t always been a piece of cake for one long-standing Thousand Oaks chur...
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and his chief investigator, Scott Whitney, sit down for a far-ranging talk on criminal justice, the state of the courts and the crimes most impacting local residents in 2022. Episode originally recorded on Nov. 10. Click the link to listen.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/396817/11753774-seeking-justice-a-discussion-with-the-da
Since the 1980s, the patrol has roamed the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, lending a helping hand to people in a variety of situations and enforcing rules. Group members learned in October the program is being halted indefinitely.
The Santa Monica Mountains’ Mounted Volunteer Patrol has been disbanded, at least for now. Since the 1980s the patrol has roamed the 153,000-acre recreatio
The Thousand Oaks City Council is crafting a policy that could require all new multifamily developments to contain some amount of affordable housing. They're paying a consultant $170,000 to help.
LOCKED OUT—Some housing advocates have been critical of Rick Caruso’s plans for luxury apartments at The Lakes because plans do not include any below-market-rate units. The City Council is discussing a change to the law that would require most residential developments to provide a minimum number...
Once the new systems are installed, visitors entering during non-regular hours will have to be “buzzed in” by staff who will be able to see them using cameras and speak to them using a microphone.
MORE SECURE—Funds from Measure I are being used to install cameras at all Conejo Valley Unified elementary schools. Eight years after voters passed Measure I, Conejo Valley Unified is using money from the general obligation bond to beef up security systems at its 27 campuses. During a Nov. 1 prese...
Since striking a new agreement with the city last year to acquire the land and build apartments behind the shopping center, Caruso is no longer obliged to host the annual rink, which first opened in 2005 atop one of the ponds that give the property its name.
A long-standing Thousand Oaks holiday tradition has been put on ice. The skating rink at The Lakes on T.O. Boulevard—part of the city’s original 2004 deal w
From our family to yours, the Acorn Newspapers wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and may your desserts be sweet. Looking for something to do this over the extended weekend? Check out our updated calendar of events.
https://www.theacornonline.com/calendar/
PODCAST: Twin brothers Brady and Beau Smigiel, freshman stars for the Newbury Park High football team, talk with producer David Lopez in this special Thanksgiving week episode. Brady threw 46 touchdown passes this fall for the 9-3 Panthers, while Beau, sidelined for most of the year with an injury, is gearing up for a big comeback in 2023. Click the link to listen.
Twin brothers Brady and Beau Smigiel, freshman stars for the Newbury Park High football team, talk with producer David Lopez in this special Thanksgiving week episode. Brady threw 46 touchdown passes this fall for the 9-3 Panthers, while Beau, sid...
Acorn Newspapers Managing Editor John Loesing and Branching Out legal/political analyst James Bozajian break down the 2022 midterm election results, some of which are still undecided. Click the link to listen.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/396817/11723661-the-waiting-game-midterm-election-reaction
Thousand Oaks’ oldest Boy Scout troop is disbanding due to declining participation, but not before honoring its very last Eagle Scout.
Thousand Oaks’ Boy Scout Troop 716 is disbanding after 60 years. Ventura County has almost 100 Scout troops and Cub Scout packs, but this troop, sponsored by
A new 19-acre life-sciences campus expected to draw interest from major biotech players will come at the expense of 54 protected trees, including over 30 oaks. Said one commissioner: "the trade-offs are minimal."
Demolition takes place earlier this year at 1100 Rancho Conejo Blvd. in the industrial area of Newbury Park. The former Amgen property is being redeveloped as a state-of-the-art life-sciences campus. Acorn file photo A new 19-acre life-sciences campus expected to draw interest from major biotech pla...
Theft crews continue to strike homes along open space as police step up efforts.
The Ventura County district attorney’s office is trying to gain convictions against three purported members of a South American theft crew who were caught in
Asked to explain why it is taking longer for the county to process ballots, Mark Lunn said a big part of it is the time it takes to count mail-in ballots, which requires a worker to visually verify the signature on the outside.
“Every day we’re working . . . it’s detective time,” he said.
MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers METHODICAL—Officials go through ballots at the elections division of the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder’s office in Ventura on Nov. 15. Since Election Day on Nov. 8, the division has processed around 15,000 ballots each day. With nearly 80,000 ballots left to be cou...
Beginning in 2024, Conejo Recreation and Park District is expected to move from an at-large system—in which all voters select the five-member board of directors—to a by-area system in which voters in a defined area select one member who must live in that same area. They will discuss the matter at a meeting tonight: https://bit.ly/3tHRk5Q
The 2022 election could be the last of its kind for the Conejo Recreation and Park District. Beginning in 2024, CRPD is expected to move from an at-large system
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UPDATE (11:22 a.m.): Fire department says forward progress of the blaze has been stopped. Most helicopters have been called off. Mop-up duty expected to last for several hours.
: The Ventura County Fire Department is making good progress on a brush fire that started this morning near where Lynn Road transitions to W. Potrero Road in Newbury Park. No structures threatened, VCFD says. The fire is estimated at between 3 and 5 acres. Fixed-wing tankers have been called off. Helicopters continue to make drops.
PODCAST: Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton joins the show to provide our listeners with the latest from inside the courtroom as pretrial hearings continue in the State vs. Rebecca Grossman ahead of a potential trial date in early 2023. Click the link to listen.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/396817/11678306-rebecca-grossman-trial-bound
New district, no problem for Thousand Oaks’ Jacqui Irwin. As of Friday, the local Democrat appeared headed for victory over Republican challenger Lori Mills of Simi Valley.
OUT FRONT IN THE 42ND—Jacqui Irwin, center, flashes a smile after early results show her with a commanding lead in the 42nd Assembly District race. The local Democrat was at an election night watch party at Tarantula Hill Brewing Company with T.O. council candidates Bob Engler and Sharon McMahon. ...
The race for Ventura County Supervisor District 2 remains too close to call, but Jeff Gorell is trending toward a surprise come-from-behind victory over longtime Thousand Oaks Councilmember Claudia Bill-de la Peña.
This story was updated at 3:47 p.m. Nov. 11, 2022, to reflect the latest vote count. Claudia Bill-de la Peña said she wasn’t worried. Jeff Gorell said he
“It wasn’t available for my sister . . . but maybe, by raising awareness, I can help save the lives of others.”
A longtime Thousand Oaks city employee whose own life has been impacted by su***de is raising awareness about mental health and addiction to help those who may
Members of the Borderline family—victims’ relatives, survivors of the attack and residents who support them—made their annual pilgrimage to Conejo Creek Park’s Healing Garden on Monday to share memories, hugs and words of comfort. The day marked the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar and Grill.
Members of the Borderline family—victims’ relatives, survivors of the attack and residents who support them—made their annual pilgrimage to Conejo Creek P
Of the six fatal collisions to happen in Thousand Oaks so far in 2022, three involved people who were over the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08, according to reports from the Ventura County medical examiner’s office.
Local police are picking up on a familiar but disturbing trend: deadly car crashes where intoxication is a primary factor. Of the six fatal collisions to hap
CORRECTION: There will be a Veterans Day event this morning at 11 at Conejo Creek Park North Veterans Memorial. The Acorn had not been made aware and published incorrect information in today’s edition. We apologize for the error and want to thank Conejo Recreation and Park District and other veterans groups for keeping up this annual tradition.
Sincerely, Kyle Jorrey, TO Acorn editor
This Veteran's Day we would like to take the time to honor and thank all those who served their country. Let us salute our soldiers and let us work harder to create a nation of their dream. Let us work together to take our country to new heights. We are grateful to those who give their courage and commitment in order to protect our country.
CRPD Administrative Offices on Hillcrest are closed today.
FOOTBALL: The Newbury Park High football team won their first playoff game since 2014. Hear from starting quarterback Brady Smigiel and head coach Joe Smigiel following their opening-round victory over visiting Mira Costa. Click the link to view.
The Newbury Park High football team won their first playoff game since 2014. Hear from starting quarterback Brady Smigiel and head coach Joe Smigiel followin...
PODCAST: Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey is joined by the City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy and Thousand Oaks Chief of Police Jeremy Paris to discuss plans for the East County's first homeless shelter. Click the link to listen.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/396817/11632816-t-o-s-big-leap-to-tackle-homelessness
4:30 this Saturday at Regency’s Agoura Hills: a Q&A screening of Best Animated Feature contender LUCK w/director Peggy Holmes! Free popcorn/candy/soda + $10 off with coupon code AcornReader at www.MalibuFilmSociety.org.
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As of 12:47 a.m. Wed., Nov. 9, here’s where local races stood:
As of 12:47 a.m. Wed., Nov. 9, here’s where local races stood: Ventura County Board of Supervisors District 2 Claudia Bill-de La Peña leads Jeff Gorell
Today marks four years since 12 people were killed by a shooter at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Those looking to gather with others to reflect are invited to the Conejo Creek Healing Garden today between 4 and 6 p.m.
Nov. 7 marks the fourth anniversary of the Borderline shooting, where 12 lives were taken, including that of on-duty Ventura County sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus.&
Future self-storage facilities in the city of Thousand Oaks will be excluded from prime commercial areas.
LIMITED—Companies looking to bring storage facilities to Thousand Oaks will be limited on where they can build. City officials want to give priority to businesses that will offer more employment opportunities. Acorn file photo Future self-storage facilities in the city of Thousand Oaks will be exc...
Families, survivors, first responders and community members are invited to gather Monday (Nov. 7) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Healing Garden in Thousand Oaks to mark the fourth anniversary since 12 lives were taken in a shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill.
Nov. 7 marks the fourth anniversary of the Borderline shooting, where 12 lives were taken, including that of on-duty Ventura County sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus.&
A judge has ruled the LA County Sheriff’s Department did not violate Rebecca Grossman’s constitutional rights by forcing her to give blood in the hours after she struck Mark and Jacob Iskander with her car.
Rebecca Grossman’s last best hope of convincing a judge that authorities violated her Fourth Amendment rights by taking a sample of her blood the night her ca
Speaking from the stand, Elizabeth Grossman denied any coercion was involved in her late husband changing his will, saying Dr. Richard Grossman simply didn't trust his son Peter.
Dr. Richard Grossman needed kidney surgery, and, despite years on waiting lists at medical centers in California and Florida, it was the island paradise of Hawa
With Republicans needing only to gain five seats to retake the House of Representatives, a tighter-than-expected contest in CA-26 is getting national attention.
APPROACHING THE FINISH LINE—Republican Matt Jacobs, left, is trying to unseat five-term incumbent Democrat Julia Brownley, at right. Recent donations to Brownley’s campaign suggest the race could be closer than pundits initially predicted. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Residents of the 26th Con...
A 54-year-old woman in town from Georgia was arrested this week at a local hotel after she allegedly left her dog and cat in a car overnight and into the next day without food and water and the windows shut. The cat was rescued; the dog did not survive.
A 54-year-old woman was arrested this week at a Newbury Park hotel on suspicion of leaving her dog and cat in a hot and locked car overnight without food and wa
People’s Self-Help Housing Corp., a San Luis Obispo-based nonprofit builder, will lead an effort to transform the former Hillcrest Christian School campus on Erbes Road into nearly 80 for-sale townhomes.
The City of Thousand Oaks has selected a partner for its for-sale affordable housing venture. People’s Self-Help Housing Corp., a San Luis Obispo-based non
Postseason Primer: Hear from Brady Smigiel, Casey Kniriem and Charlie Simmons as the Panthers prepare for the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. Newbury Park hosts Mira Costa Friday night at 7pm.
Hear from freshman quarterback Brady Smigiel, senior wide receiver Casey Knieriem and senior wide receiver Charlie Simmons as the Panthers prepare for the CI...
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Here's a clip of this week's episode of Branching Out. Listen to the full interview with Danny Chulack here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/396817/8945382-faithfully-lgbtq-being-gay-and-loving-god
Update on #EasyFire from VCFD’s Brian McGrath. Defensive positions now in place outside Sunset Hills to protect structures. Fire at 1,300 acres with 6,500 structures threatened. Go to vcemergency.com for latest on evacuations.
TRIUMPHANT RETURN: Eight months removed from suffering life-threatening injuries after she was run over by a student’s car, activities assistant Lisa Solis is honored at tonight’s homecoming football game at Thousand Oaks High School, serving as grand marshal. Video courtesy Cindy Goldberg See full story in next week’s Acorn.
Video taken today near God’s Seat east of Circle X Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains (Courtesy Tylar Nichols)
Big crowd outside Rams practice facility at Cal Lutheran to welcome home the NFC champs! #RamsHouse Word is team just arrived at LAX. Should be here within the hour
Borderline shooting investigation press conference:
Thousand Oaks been living through a physical and emotional inferno this week but we're pulling through it together. Here's a glimpse at our coverage. #TOstrong
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A coyote is caught on a home security camera just after midnight Sept. 30 in Lynn Ranch neighborhood. The gate separates the family's backyard and a horse trail and nearby open space. Said the homeowners, Arvin and Connie Tunick: "Our 120-pound chocolate lab named Moose went ballistic and frightened the interloper. We never saw its exit." Another reminder to never let your pets out alone after dark, even in the backyard.
Residents join the Memorial Day Choir in singing “God Bless America” during today’s service at Pierce Brother Valley Oaks Cemetery. The Acorn adds its voice to the many today paying tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. We will never stop honoring your memory.
Here’s word from Adele Place, where a team is currently working to exhume an old explosive discovered Tuesday by a crew working for SoCalGas. Our original story: http://bit.ly/2BdAxKf
Near total silence as the body of fallen firefighter Cory Iverson passes under the Lynn Road overpass in Thousand Oaks just now. The overpass was filled to capacity with residents showing their respect
HILLS ABLAZE: A short time lapse of the Thomas fire burning in the hills behind Fillmore shot from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley yesterday around 5 p.m. Video by MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers
And they’re off! The Y’s 13th annual Turkey Day Dash is underway at Cal Lutheran
JUST IN: Lupe's is no more. Construction crews demolished the old restaurant building yesterday and are in the process of clearing the debris to make room for a mixed-use development coming next year. Background: http://bit.ly/2jOVhVi
Beautiful and patriotic ceremony today at Conejo Creek Park honoring our nation’s veterans. Conejo Recreation and Park District
UPDATE (840 pm): Fire stopped just before 8. Less than 4 acres burned. Thank you Ventura County Fire Department! UPDATE: (7pm): Fire crews have hose lines completely around the approximately 4-acre brush fire. Containment imminent BREAKING: A brush fire has broken out next to the freeway in Thousand Oaks near Moorpark Rd. Firefighters on scene. Fire moving up hill.
MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTING: A Newbury Park family's wildlife camera caught this footage of a cougar nearly falling into their jacuzzi just after midnight on Saturday. The family lives near Kimber and Knollwood. Our story: http://bit.ly/2ueiZtW
