Thousand Oaks Acorn

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

Wilbert Ac has faced more challenges than many college students, among the greatest was losing his dad at just 14 years old. Now, at 22, Ac is graduating from Cal Lutheran University. He’s the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and he said he would never have walked across the stage May 16 if his father had not believed him when no one else did. “He told me, ‘Whatever happens, don’t try to be perfect, but try to be a good man,’’ Ac said.

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

The City of Thousand Oaks has managed and funded the local school crossing guard program for six decades, but that could change in the future. The council unanimously voted May 20 to discuss with Conejo Valley Unified School District officials options for future program oversight, including possible transfer of the program. “I don’t even think the financial side is even in question here. As some people say, who could put a dollar on anybody who gets injured,” Councilmember Bob Engler said.

1 week ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

The first five recipients of the District 2 Supervisorial Leadership and Excellence Awards represent the very best of Ventura County. From education to conservation, the honorees have gone above and beyond to serve their community, Supervisor Jeff Gorell said. Gorell organized the inaugural event, which took place May 21 at the Amgen headquarters in Thousand Oaks.

2 weeks ago | toacorn.com | Becca Whitnall

Despite pockets of rain and plenty of drizzle on May 3, some 300 motorcyclists took to Ventura County roads to pay their respects and give thanks to the area’s first responders. They’ve been riding for a decade.

2 weeks ago | toacorn.com | Makena Huey

Before calling Camarillo home, GaryZelinski lived in Virginia, where the United States Air Force veteran spent hours reading the names on the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. His new book, “A Walk Among Heroes: Searching for America’s Better Angels,” is centered around the nation’s largest military cemetery, where privates are laid to rest beside generals and descendants of slaves are laid to rest beside Confederate soldiers.