Makena Huey

California

Ventura County Journalist at The Acorn

Contributing Writer at Freelance

Journalist | The Acorn Newspapers | Ventura County | Pepperdine Alum | [email protected]

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Articles

Allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases surface at Westlake High

6 days ago | toacorn.com | Becca Whitnall |Makena Huey

Feeling unsafe and unheard, female students at Westlake High School are urgently demanding change. Sexual assault was not among the agenda topics for the April 16 Conejo Valley Unified School District board of education meeting, but trustees heard from six students who described what they perceive as a pervasive campus culture—a culture that allows male students to harm female students without repercussions.
Allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases surface at Westlake High

6 days ago | theacorn.com | Makena Huey

Feeling unsafe and unheard, female students at Westlake High School are urgently demanding change. Sexual assault was not among the agenda topics for the April 16 Conejo Valley Unified School District board of education meeting, but trustees heard from six students who described what they perceive as a pervasive campus culture—a culture that allows male students to harm female students without repercussions.
Man who killed WHS student sentenced

1 week ago | mpacorn.com | Makena Huey

Almost two years to the day he committed a crime spree that killed Westlake High School freshman Wesley Welling and injured several others, Austin Eis was sentenced to 85 years to life in state prison. After a two-day sentencing hearing that ended April 15 with a member of the audience rushing toward the defendant, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Julia Snyder delivered the maximum allowable sentence.
Man who killed WHS student sentenced

1 week ago | simivalleyacorn.com | Makena Huey

Almost two years to the day he committed a crime spree that killed Westlake High School freshman Wesley Welling and injured several others, Austin Eis was sentenced to 85 years to life in state prison. After a two-day sentencing hearing that ended April 15 with a member of the audience rushing toward the defendant, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Julia Snyder delivered the maximum allowable sentence.
Effects of federal cuts to area national park kept under wraps

1 week ago | thecamarilloacorn.com | Makena Huey

The Conejo Valley’s majestic peaks and scenic trails are not immune to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service, though a lack of information surrounds just how local lands will be affected. From an area lobbyist to a nationwide advocacy group, many are concerned with possible changes on the horizon for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which extends into the Thousand Oaks area.
Killer of high school student learns his fate

1 week ago | thecamarilloacorn.com | Makena Huey

Almost two years to the day after a crime spree that killed Westlake High School freshman Wesley Welling and injured several others, Austin Eis was sentenced to 85 years to life in state prison. Culminating a two-day sentencing hearing that ended April 15 with a member of the audience rushing toward the defendant, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Julia Snyder delivered the maximum allowable sentence.
Man who killed WHS student sentenced

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

Almost two years to the day he committed a crime spree that killed Westlake High School freshman Wesley Welling and injured several others, Austin Eis was sentenced to 85 years to life in state prison. After a two-day sentencing hearing that ended April 15 with a member of the audience rushing toward the defendant, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Julia Snyder delivered the maximum allowable sentence.
Council to vote on capital improvements

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

The City of Thousand Oaks’ latest plan for improvement projects is set to be the most expensive it’s been in the past decade. Consisting of 147 projects, including facility and transportation upgrades, the proposed capital improvement program budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 totals just less than $160 million. The City Council is expected to vote on the capital improvement program, along with the operating budget, at its June 10 meeting following a public hearing.
Lassens out, Erewhon in at The Lakes

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

After seven years of serving customers at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Lassens Natural Food & Vitamins will close its doors. Plans are for the family-owned grocery store at the Caruso-owned property to be replaced by an Erewhon store, a luxury grocery chain that also offers a hot meal bar and smoothies along with fresh food and pantry staples. The new store will be one of a dozen locations and the first Erewhon location in Ventura County with the next-closest location in Calabasas.
Grand marshal named as Conejo Valley Parade day draws near

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

The one-woman driving force behind reviving the Conejo Valley Parade has been named grand marshal of the event, now in its second year back. “Wild West” Wendy MacLeod won the title following the resurrection of another bygone tradition: the grand marshal charity fundraising competition. The Thousand Oaks native earned the title ahead of the May event after raising more than $10,000 to give back to the community“It feels really good that I brought this tradition back,” MacLeod said.