Real men don’t get mad, they fix stuff
Michael Picarella | January 13, 2017
My 13-year-old son made me promise not to write about the breakup between him and his first real girlfriend of three months. But I did want to write about how...
Senior ombudsman program keeps elder care industry in check
By Hector Gonzalez
hector@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
Sylvia Taylor-Stein was inspired by her own family’s experiences when she launched a crusade five years ago against what was the “go-to” practice in nursing homes of using drugs to...
Take a journey into Jungleland
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
For those too young or too new to the area to remember the days when lions and tigers roamed Thousand Oaks, a new exhibit at the Civic Arts Plaza offers...
Thorough exam is the first step in ending back pain
By Amit Gupta
Special to the Acorn | January 13, 2017
Chances are you’ve seen a doctor for back pain or you know someone who has. In fact, back pain is one of the top reasons people seek professional care. And...
Badges prepare to battle in annual blood drive
| January 13, 2017
The Reagan Library will host its third annual Battle of the Badges American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon., Jan. 23 at 40 Presidential Drive,...
St. John’s Hospital expansion underway
By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
Although there is still much to be done, the new patient addition of St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital on Antonio Avenue is quickly taking shape, and hospital officials said it...
Call in the cavalry
By Hector Gonzalez
hector@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
Responding to a statewide teacher shortage, California State University Channel Islands administrators are using a nearly $250,000 grant to develop a fast-track curriculum aimed at getting aspiring teachers into classrooms...
Reagan scholarship program is open
| January 13, 2017
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute has launched the 18th year of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program. The scholarship program rewards seniors graduating from Ventura County high...
New director for foundation
| January 13, 2017
Ventura College Foundation has appointed Elena Brokaw to its board of directors. As lead consultant at Brokaw Jackson Consulting, Brokaw has provided strategic planning, fundraising, board training and facilitation experience...
Round-Up is ready to rock country-style
By Michael Aushenker
maushenker@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
Emerging country star William Michael Morgan will headline the fifth annual Round-Up: A Rockin’ Country Music Extravaganza when it returns Sat., April 1 at its new location: Rancho Simi Community...
Stone, Gosling hit emotional high notes in timeless musical
Robert Gibbons | January 13, 2017
“Here’s to the ones who dream,” Mia sings. “Foolish as they may seem.” Movies simply don’t get any more magical than “La La Land.” From the opening credits when the...
Musical about over-achieving students doesn’t make the grade
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | January 13, 2017
Friday night’s audience was somewhat underwhelmed by Theater League’s touring production of “Fame: The Musical” at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Maybe it was still too close to New Year’s...
Musical to get down and ‘dirty’
| January 13, 2017
Theater League will present “Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage” from Thurs. through Sun., Feb. 2 to 5 at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand...
Relying on God when all else fails
By Caitlin Trude
caitlin@theacorn.com | January 13, 2017
Walking with Christ often involves a leap of faith, said the Rev. Francisco Rojo. The pastor of Rock of Zion Church in Moorpark said one of his favorite books, “The...
Keeping joy alive all year round
Sally Carpenter | January 13, 2017
Years ago at church camp, we young campers sat around the campfire and sang, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart . . . down in...
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
January 13, 2017