California Stong
Dec 19, 2024 · HELP FOLLOWING THE FIRES— Charlie Rutledge accepts a gift from the relief group California Strong Dec. 11 at the Westlake YMCA. Photos by ALAN KO/Acorn Newspapers The organization distributed donated items to families affected by the recent Mountain fire in east Ventura County. Casey Colell, 4, takes time out for a sandwich.
Agoura Hills steps into the holiday mood
HO! HO! HO!—Skylar Goldman, 8, of Agoura smiles as he sits on Santa Claus’ knee during the City of Agoura Hills’ Holiday on the Hill event Dec. 7 at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center. Photos by MICHAEL COONS Acorn Newspapers Shoppers browse for items during the festivities. Sebastian Anthony, 6, left, and his
SQUIRREL OF THE MONTH
ON THE LOOKOUT—Sherry Ferber took this delightful shot of a squirrel outside her window in Agoura Hills’ Liberty Canyon. “She was headed for the nuts that I put out for her,” Ferber noted. Send your Squirrel of the Month pic to [email protected]. Courtesy photo
Kaleidoscope of color
LIGHT FANTASTIC—The fun family event, Holiday Road, returns for its fifth year at King Gillette Ranch near Calabasas with scenes shown here from opening weekend on Nov. 29. This year’s immersive experience features 1 million Christmas lights and a mile-long walking trail with more than 20 holiday-themed scenes. The displays can be seen nightly from
Judge reverses Gallegly-CLU decision
2 days ago · Reversing a decision from three months ago, a Ventura County Superior Court judge has now ruled against former Congressmember Elton Gallegly in the first phase of his legal battle against California Lutheran University. Judge Henry Walsh had been tasked with determining the rights and duties of the two parties regarding the Elton and Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service display <a href ...
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More local ties revealed in accused molester case. By Makena Huey [email protected] | December 27, 2024. NP Officials have confirmed that the Thousand Oaks man charged with molesting eight children at the Santa Paula school where he worked was also previously employed at Conejo Valley Unified School District, Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District and Moorpark Unified School District.
More local ties revealed in accused molester case
2 days ago · David Braff NP Officials have confirmed that the Thousand Oaks man charged with molesting eight children at the Santa Paula school where he worked was also previously employed at Conejo Valley Unified School District, Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District and Moorpark Unified School District. David Lane Braff Jr. was scheduled for arraignment Dec. 20
Big shows set to take the Civic Arts stage in 2025
2 days ago · The new year brings with it a full lineup at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Here are just a few productions and performances to look forward to in 2025. Clique bait The year kicks off with Tina Fey’s musical “Mean Girls,” adapted from the …
Characters grow with ceramic poppies - theacorn.com
Viewpoint School recently held an unveiling ceremony for its first-ever, all-school art installation, “The Art of the Poppy,” to honor Veterans Day and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by veterans everywhere. The display of more than 1,000 hand-built ceramic poppies was created by students from Viewpoint’s transitional kindergarten class through 12th grade, as well as faculty and staff ...
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
SCENE SET—Monte Nido residents Sean Foran and his son Patrick watch the Franklin fire from the David M. Brown Overlook on Piuma Road near Calabasas on Dec. 10. Photos by MICHAEL COONS Acorn Newspapers The fears that go along with a red flag warning came true late Monday night in Malibu when a brush fire ignited