Mom says she won’t sacrifice herself on the ‘altar of having it all’
By Leigh-Anna Bivens
Special to the Acorn | March 16, 2024
Women: We’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled, lead astray, run amok and flat out deceived. But don’t feel too bad. I fell for it also. I sacrificed motherhood on the altar of...
It’s Ventura Harbor Village’s annual ‘March is Mermaid Month’
March 16, 2024
Fans of mermaids will love this. Ventura Harbor Village is featuring its ninth annual “March is Mermaid Month” celebration at the village on Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Lovers of the...
Roping in the Rain
March 9, 2024
LESSONS IN LASSOING—A little precipitation couldn’t keep cowboy Dave Thornbury from sharing trick roping tips to young and old March 2 at McCrea Ranch in Thousand Oaks. The event was...
Families, donors sue La Reina
Suit says school sponsors practiced fraud and deceptive business practicesJanuaryBy Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | March 2, 2024
Roughly one month after the closure of Thousand Oaks’ La Reina Catholic school was announced, a group of parents, students and donors has filed a lawsuit against the school’s sponsors,...
Keeping coyotes away
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | February 24, 2024
As coyote activity increases throughout Ventura County, there are ways to keep them from circling your neighborhood. While some residents observe coyotes from afar with no incident, they have been...
Baroque rarities, and a bit of Bach, in Oak Park
January 20, 2024
If it ain’t baroque, Oak Baroque ensemble doesn’t play it. The ensemble will serve up a heaping helping of obscure...
Teens support Super Joey Foundationthe
January 20, 2024
Every year, 17,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. But how much do local residents know about...
The power of a dog is life-changing
VIP Dog Teams train pups for therapy workBy Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | January 6, 2024
There’s no love quite like puppy love. Nancy Mitchell, the president and head trainer for Camarilo-based VIP Dog Teams, trains...
Ask Ms. Bonnie
Helping children become resilient takes positive disciplineBonnie Vandenberg | October 21, 2023
Question: I’m worried about my son’s resiliency. He always has trouble handling stressors, even when they are small things. I try to protect him as much as possible, but it seems so many things are a big deal for him....
Ask Ms. Bonnie
Help children prepare for a lifetime of self-careBonnie Vandenberg | August 5, 2023
Question: My kids have been getting sick a lot in the past year, which concerns me. Yet sometimes I wonder if they are just saying they are sick to get out of something they don’t like or to get special...
Healthcare district hosts speaker series
May 6, 2023
Camarillo Health Care District is hosting a free monthly speaker series called “Elder Legal Answers Your Questions On . . .” through December at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. The series, which is recommended for older...
Healthcare district offers ways to help with diabetes, dementia
April 15, 2023
The Camarillo Health Care District will present the following free programs and classes, unless listed otherwise. For more information or to make reservations, call (805) 388- 1952. • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program: The virtual six-week program is designed to teach...
The gold sounds
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 16, 2024
From the smoldering catacombs of Acorn Sports Island, which can...
Just keep winning
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 9, 2024
The sun keeps burning bright, the planets keep spinning ....
Ultimate Warriors
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 2, 2024
Ivan Drago, the Soviet stooge, wouldn’t want to mess with...
CSUCI Model UN takes top award
Diplomacy was on display at Seattle challengeBy Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | January 13, 2024
B-ball star Jaquez thrills Las Colinas players
Alum sends new shoesBy Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | December 30, 2023
New law will require students to be taught media literacyliteracy
By Stephanie Bertholdo
Special to the Acorn | November 18, 2023
A Gilbert and Sullivan classic goes steampunk
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | March 16, 2024
Since its premiere 139 years ago, Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” has become one of the most popular and important...
Author’s ‘From Miniskirt to Hijab’ a fitting topic on heels of International Women’s Day
March 9, 2024
The Conejo Jewish Academy in Agoura Hills will host a lecture titled “Finding Freedom and Liberation: The heroic Fight for...
Play is searing indictment of antisemitism in the South
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | March 2, 2024
It’s been more than 100 years since Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old Atlanta pencil factory worker, was horrifically murdered. Leo Frank,...
School choir goes back in time
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | February 24, 2024
It’s been a while since we checked in with Westlake High School’s choir program so we thought we’d see what...
Soulful gospel and R&B tunes
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | February 17, 2024
An enthusiastic audience at the Kavli Theatre on Feb. 8 clapped and shouted, bobbed and bounced, and were altogether thrilled...
BIBLE TRIVIA
Test your biblical knowledgeJanuary 20, 2024
1. Is the book of Ezekiel (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. By Roman reckoning, about what time of day did Jesus meet the woman at the well at Samaria? Sunrise, Noon, Sunset, Midnight 3. Which...
Godspeak Calvary’s Pastor Rob McCoy steps down
The sometimes controversial leader is ready to ease into emeritus roleBy Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | December 23, 2023
After more than two decades with Godspeak Calvary Chapel, Rob McCoy has announced that he will be stepping down as senior pastor of the Newbury Park church. “It’s been a wonderful time with the sweetest congregation in the country,” he...
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
December 23, 2023
Following is a list of houses of worship in Camarillo. Submit corrections, additions or closures to scott@theacorn.com. For service times, contact the institution by phone or website. Calvary Nexus, 380 Mobil Ave. (805) 384-1182.www.calvarynexus.org. Camarillo All Nations Church. 1369 Del...
Do we want to heal our hurts? Jesus’ challenge at an unusual poolside healing
Roots of FaithSally Carpenter | December 2, 2023
Moving along in our series of the seven signs in John’s Gospel we come to an unusual healing story in John 5:1-9. The setting is an indoor pool in Jerusalem with five porticoes, columns that support a roof. Scripture calls...
A gathering place where history, food and fun converge
By Ela Lindsay
eLindsay@theacorn.com | February 17, 2024
A visit to the Twisted Oaks Tavern in Camarillo is like a trip down memory lane. Situated on Ventura Boulevard in Old Town, the majestic building where the restaurant and...
Excellence Flows For These Plumbing Pros
January 20, 2024
What does it take to offer outstanding and efficient plumbing services to a community? According to Lalie Chapman, the business brains behind Joel’s Plumbing in Ventura County, it takes a...
Expert examines sticker shock of homeowners insurance
By John Loesing
newstip@theacorn.com | January 6, 2024
It’s an issue that will be top of mind in 2024. With enormous wildfires raging in California over recent summers—eight of the state’s 10 largest fires on record have occurred...
Santa Susana Knolls home has updates
January 6, 2024
Now offered for sale in the Santa Susana Knolls of east Simi Valley is an updated single-family home that sits in a private, rural location yet is close to local...
Entrance patio a Village Glen home feature
January 6, 2024
A single-story two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is on the market in the Village Glen neighborhood of Westlake Village. The entrance opens to a completely private enclosed patio with custom stonework. The...
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
March 16, 2024