Faced with mass shooting and then fires, Thousand Oaks’ newspaper keeps community informed
On Wednesday night, Kyle Jorrey looked over the final version of the newspaper and decided it was ready for print. It had been a long day of reporting after the local elections, and he told his staff he might take Thursday off. Jorrey is the editor of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, a weekly paper that…
Western Town, Reagan Ranch, Santa Susana Field Lab: The Woolsey fire torched them, but spared other famous sites
In its path of destruction from Agoura Hills to Malibu, the Woolsey fire has torn through notable, sometimes famous, Southern California locales, threatened scores of others and raised community concern about places dear to people’s hearts. So far, the fire, which was sparked Thursday in the hills south of Simi Valley, has consumed more than…
Field of Valor is open this week to honor military service
The Orange community has made a tradition out of letting Old Glory express its thanks for the service that veterans have given to this country. For the fourth year, the Field of Valor has been installed at Handy Park. The display of 1,776 flags will be up in the park through Saturday, Nov. 17. Jerry…
It’s so smoky in our state, you can see it from space – check out this image from National Weather Service
It’s so smoky in California, you can see it from space. Here’s a stunning satellite view of our devastating wildfires from the National Weather Service: Wildfire activity is clearly evident across California this afternoon. Current visibilities less than a mile for some spots. #CAwx #CampFire pic.twitter.com/wpgOKxYxEA — NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 10, 2018 In Southern…
California’s most destructive wildfire should not have come as a surprise
The Camp fire raging in Butte County and the Tubbs fire that torched Northern California’s wine country are a year and 100 miles apart. But they have much in common. Flames and embers, pushed by strong dry winds out of the north and northeast, setting a town ablaze. Thousands of buildings destroyed….
Drivers need to help motorcyclists who are splitting lanes
Q. Hi Honk: I know motorcyclists in California get to split lanes. I’ve been driving Orange County/Los Angeles roads for 24 years as part of my job, so the crowded roadway is a home away from home once traffic begins. I see the following happen A LOT: A motorcycle rider who is splitting lanes through bumper-to-bumper…
These dogs travel to offer comfort during tragedies like the Thousand Oaks mass shooting
Like any good dog, they only come when they’re called. But what separates these dogs and their owners is that they’re called in times of disaster or crisis. On Thursday, they made their way to Thousand Oaks to provide comfort to those at California Lutheran University affected by the shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill…
Bodies of 2 people found in burn area of Woolsey fire; unclear if deaths are linked to the fire
The bodies of two people have been found inside the Woolsey fire burn area in Malibu, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office says, though it’s unclear whether the fatalities are related to the wildfire. Coroner’s office spokeswoman Lt. Nani Cholakians said the office hasn’t responded to the area yet due to safety concerns. But they…
This map shows where where evacuations have been ordered in the West Hills area of Los Angeles
The Woolsey Fire started in Ventura County on Thursday, Nov. 8, between the Santa Susana Pass and Oak Park and has recently burned into the West Hills area of Los Angeles. This map shows where mandatory evacuations have been ordered and designated Red Cross evacuation centers.