February 10, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Newbury Park man charged with murder

Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten announced last week that murder charges have been filed against Newbury Park resident Nathan Gregory Sessing, 18, in the killing of 61-year-old Larry Phifer, also of Newbury Park. More...

Residents needed to serve on committees

The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking civic-minded residents to serve on various city committees. There are current openings on Business Roundtable, Cooperative Library System Advisory Board and Council on Aging. More...

Ventura County first in state with 211 helpline service

Every day, someone needs help More...

Don’t forget what happens on Monday!

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE-A classic red rose arrangement from Renato the Florist in Agoura Hills is being prepared for a Valentine's Day delivery. More...

Free tax service available for seniors

The American Association of Retired Persons has volunteer tax aides available to provide assistance, with special attention provided to those ages 60 and older. More...

Takes more than resume to get the job

Part two of three

Here I am, whirling in a tornado of resumes. Let More...

Pierce College to offer Chinese cooking classes

Classes planned Friday evenings Feb. 25 through March 11

Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a class for those interested in learning authentic Chinese cooking. The class will teach the traditional meals and the American style of Chinese cooking in simple and easy steps. More...

Rock band America performs in Agoura Hills

VENTURA HIGHWAY-Founding members of the band America, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, performed recently at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. On the left, the drummer spins his sticks. More...

Local group accepts invitation to ‘storm’ the Pentagon

A group of World Affairs Council-Ventura County (WAC-VC) members recently "stormed" Washington, D. C. to accept the invitation of Pentagon officials to visit and tour the nation More...

Conejo Valley Days organizers donate $40,000 to Rotary Club

The Conejo Valley Activities Corporation, the nonprofit group that organizes Conejo Valley Days events, has donated $40,000 to the Rotary Club of Westlake Village. More...

Bright students shine in competition

Moorpark dominated the competition last week in the high school battle of the brains at the 2005 Ventura County Academic Decathlon. More...

Art appreciated in poster contest

VSA arts, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the participation of people with disabilities in the arts and society, has announced its Call for Children More...

Similarities of three faiths to be discussed

A presentation titled "Similarities Between Islam, Christianity and Judaism" will be given at 6:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 13 at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. More...

Informational meetings conclude on remodeling plans for The Oaks

An effort to inform the public about planned renovations to The Oaks mall continued last week. The final in a series of three public information meetings attracted about 70 residents to the Hyatt Westlake on Feb. 2. More...

Newspapers helped TOHS fundraising but a push still needed to go over the top

Last November, the Thousand Oaks Acorn and the Thousand Oaks Star were notified that a Pool Our Funds committee had been organized on behalf of a Thousand Oaks High School project to construct a new pool on campus. More...

CVUSD honors those with longevity

At a time when many businesses appear to be fleeing the state or cutting jobs, one Conejo Valley employer recently celebrated a lengthy relationship with more than 100 of its employees. More...

Artist has painted for presidents, royalty

Her art has appeared on book covers and in magazines. Her paintings hang in offices, sitting rooms and over fireplaces in the homes of former presidents, four-star generals, movie stars and royalty. More...

Is Valentine’s Day for sissies?

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Hey Tommy, look who it is. It More...

Organic treats sweet for Valentine’s Day

Red roses and chocolate are the quintessential presents for loved ones on Valentine More...

CPAs stress importance of financial planning

As you go through life, your birthday may seem less important. But for financial planning, tax or retirement reasons, your birthday may be significant. More...

Friday night and they’re rockin’ in T.O.

JAMES FARRALLY/Acorn Newspapers MAKING MUSIC-The Mt. Vernon, Va.-based band Over It rocks the crowd at the Teen Center in Thousand Oaks last Friday night. The event featured local bands and others on a national tour. More...

Community’s compassion reaches across state lines to help boy, family

The local community is reaching out to help an uninsured Massachusetts boy who has inoperable brain cancer. More...

Girl to try experimental treatment for brain cancer

Dec. 28, 2004 was the saddest day of Tom Pflaumer More...

How to prevent academic pressure

From PTA meetings to student-teacher conferences to the pages of your daily newspaper, the term "social promotion" is becoming a familiar More...

Watercolorist has ‘it’

Cibere

It is something known but intangible. When something works, it works because the artist has it. Of course, it is not limited to artists. We all know what it is, we just can More...

Nurses recognized for good work

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-From left to right, Karen Price-Gharzeddine, vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, and Connie Spykerman, registered nurse, give nurse Diane Cornell a pin and a bracelet in More...

Home improvement store to be discussed tonight

The city of Westlake Village will be coordinating the California Environmental Quality Act documentation for a proposed Lowe More...