The Acorn

12/25/2025

Christmas Day movies have long been a tradition in the local communities.
Not anymore.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/the-end-of-an-era-local-movie-theaters-play-final-scene/

12/23/2025

Funding has been approved for the Agoura Hills Pure Water Project, in the works for roughly a decade and designed to transform recycled sewer water into potable water, providing a new supply that will meet a third of all drinking water demand in the future.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/pure-water-plant-surges-ahead-with-300m-contract-award/

12/21/2025

The City of Calabasas will target the November 2026 general election with public education efforts to promote a possible sales tax measure.

The City of Calabasas will target the November 2026 general election with public education efforts to promote a ballot measure for a prospective sales-tax. The City Council made the unanimous decision at a Dec. 3 meeting after hearing survey results that showed the measure has a greater chance of pa...

12/19/2025

Film series gives Calabasas Regency theater one last hurrah.

For the past five years, the Malibu Film Society has presented many of the awards season’s leading films and hosted numerous guest speakers for audiences in the Conejo Valley. The organization is now expanding its footprint by adding the AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 theaters as a new screening ven...

12/19/2025

Chaminade is closer than you think. No matter where you live, getting to Chaminade is a breeze. Private bus service makes the daily commute safe, simple, and stress free. Learn more at chaminade.org/admissions/transportation-carpool.

12/17/2025

Local author Irma Hersel introduces her new children’s book “Where Chocolate Grows,” a heartwarming story celebrating curiosity, culture, and the special bond between generations. Go to irmawrites.com.

12/12/2025

Charlie Collins is stepping down as Oaks Christian varsity football coach. Move was “mutually agreed,” school says.

Charlie Collins, head varsity football coach at Oaks Christian School, will not be back next season. Collins and the school announced Dec. 10 that the two parties have “mutually agreed” to go their separate ways, putting to an end the coach’s eight-year tenure at the private Westlake Village s...

12/12/2025

Learn to Play Bridge – Free Lessons Begin Jan. 17

ACBL Unit 561 invites you to discover the fun and benefits of bridge through four FREE lessons. Classes begin Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free parking, refreshments, and guaranteed fun await every participant!

12/11/2025

Step into the magic of the season at Whizin Winter Walk 2025! ❄️🎶

🎤 Live music on the main stage
🍕 Seasonal samples from Two Doughs, TifaChocolateAndGelato and more
🎈 Bounce houses and kids activities
📸 A festive photo booth

📍 Whizin Market Square
🕚 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. main stage performances
🎟 FREE and family friendly

Bring the whole family for a full day of fun, food and community! 🤍

12/08/2025

An Agoura Hills teacher who was kicked out of the classroom for two months following comments she made in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the school district where she works.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/teacher-forced-out-of-class-over-kirk-comments-sues-school-district/

12/08/2025

Been a healthy rainy season so far in the region, but snow down below?
Well, not likely.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/snow-in-the-local-forecast-not-likely/

12/05/2025

UP OFF THE MAT:
“Since they were little, I just expected that their lives would be entirely different,” said the father of twin sons, one of whom was born with a disability that would require use of a wheelchair.
The boys grew up in strong support of one another, and now wrestle together as seniors on the Agoura High School team.
It’s a story of hope, love and inspiration.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/boys-in-the-winners-circle/