Healthy family stranded amid coughs and sniffles of others
Michael Picarella | February 26, 2016
Last week everyone was sick. Not me. Not my wife. Not our 12-year-old son. But everyone else. According to my wife, it’s “kill” or “be killed.” “Stay away from the...
Workshop on legal issues and counseling
| February 26, 2016
Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara will present its annual Cancer and Legal Issues Workshop with Tina Segura from noon to 1 p.m. Thurs., March 3 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake...
Tips for tipping while abroad
Thor Challgren | February 26, 2016
Let me give you a tip. But before I do, I need to figure out how much I should tip you. (Writer turns and whispers to wife, “Honey, what should...
Singer gives ‘Idol’ a valiant effort
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
Lynnzee Fraye is no stranger to performing in front of large crowds. But being in front of three bona fide music stars had the singer’s nerves rattled. When the 21-year-old...
Zika virus spread to Ventura County unlikely, officials say
By Caitlin Trude
caitlin@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
The Zika virus has been at the forefront of health news, both abroad and in the U.S. But health experts in Ventura County said local residents shouldn’t be worried about...
Cancer essay contest
| February 26, 2016
The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara announces its fourth annual “Dear Cancer, It’s Me…” high school written essay contest. Students who have experienced cancer themselves, or who have a loved...
Blood donation sites
| February 26, 2016
March is Red Cross Month. Eligible donors are encouraged to give blood. Following are upcoming blood donation opportunities: Thousand Oaks: 1 to 7 p.m. Mon., March 7 at Thousand Oaks...
Miles of dedication
By Caitlin Trude
caitlin@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
Long after the last school bell rings at Moorpark High, Miles Mateus can often be found in the band room, diligently practicing a complicated piece of music until it sounds...
CSUCI president looks on milestones in final address
By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
During his State of the University address last week, Richard Rush gave credit to the community for the successful evolution of Cal State Channel Islands. The founding CSUCI president, who...
Museum exhibits instruments as unique works of art
By Linda Bernson-Tang
Special to The Acorn | February 26, 2016
Lucy and Ethel. The Oscars and the red carpet. Wine and cheese. Each has earned their rightful place in popular pairing history. The Museum of Ventura County’s “Art and Artisans”...
Pastor believes loving our neighbors to be the greatest commandment
By Caitlin Trude
caitlin@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
The Rev. Stephen Meadors said one of the most important and perhaps the most challenging commandments for Christians to follow is to love others no matter what. “When Jesus says...
Take a hike with others to tackle hunger
| February 26, 2016
The 38th annual Conejo Valley CROP Hunger Walk will be Sat., March 6 and begin and end at the Cal Lutheran University Sports Complex in Thousand Oaks. Registration will begin...
Complainers be mindful, the universe is listening
My core belief is that if you’re complaining about something for more than three minutes, two minutes ago you should have done something about it. — Caitlin Moran
Art of Being | February 26, 2016
Have you ever known a chronic complainer? They focus on some situation, person, condition or problem they don’t like and it becomes their story. They tell it over and over...
Pastor speaks on investigating God’s will
By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@theacorn.com | February 26, 2016
The Rev. James O’Connell said that far too often Christians pray to God in hopes of divine intervention. But, he said, having true faith is a partnership with God that...
Sheriff’s Blotter
February 26, 2016