Makena Huey

1 week ago | simivalleyacorn.com | Makena Huey

Human remains discovered by a hiker in Thousand Oaks earlier this week were the result of an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7 p.m. May 4, a hiker discovered bones near the intersection of Sunrise and Autumn Ridge trails in the Lang Ranch Open Space in Thousand Oaks, according to VCSO.

1 week ago | thecamarilloacorn.com | Makena Huey

Mic Farris, chair of the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, believes that his city is a microcosm of the nation. His new book, “Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance,” explores that concept through the lens of three events in Thousand Oaks history. In each instance, he said, public officials chose political power over democracy, often by choosing not to hold elections despite loud calls from the public.

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

“Protect victims, not reputations.” “We want justice, not silence.” “How many more?”These were some of the phrases written on posters carried by Westlake High School students during a May 2 walkout to protest how recent allegations of sexual assault at the school were handled. A group of students organized the on-campus event after community members expressed concern last month about what they feel is a culture of condonation at the school.

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

Mic Farris, chair of the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, believes that his city is a microcosm of the nation. His new book, “Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance,” explores that concept through the lens of three events in Thousand Oaks history. In each instance, he said, public officials chose political power over democracy, often by choosing not to hold elections despite loud calls from the public.

1 week ago | theacorn.com | Makena Huey

“Protect victims, not reputations.” “We want justice, not silence.” “How many more?”These were some of the phrases written on posters carried by Westlake High School students during a May 2 walkout to raise awareness in the community following recent allegations of sexual assault at the school. A group of students organized the on-campus event to protest what they feel is a culture of condonation at the school.