March 24, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Mixed-use proponents hope idea catches on

The issue of mixed-use development is a controversial one that More...

Wellness Community needs volunteers

The Wellness Community needs volunteers for the House for Hope Design Showcase More...

Employers to be educated on sexual harassment

Oxnard-based Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton will host the first of a series of sex harassment training seminars from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wed., April 6 in the firm More...

Bunnies, Easter don’t always mix

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Juvenile courthouse to open next Monday

After more than six years of planning, design and construction, the Ventura Superior Court More...

Sheriff, police stations offering free gunlocks

Too often, a child gains access to an adult More...

Council members on the mend

Thousand Oaks City Council members Dennis Gillette and Ed Masry are both on the mend. More...

Dennis Miller brings his wit, wisdom to Kavli Theatre

The five-time Emmy Award-winner appeared
as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series

When Dennis Miller was a little boy, he was enthralled by a book that featured a fire truck with a face. He decided he More...

Snake removal service available

Snake season is arriving early this year. You can avoid attracting rattlesnakes or you can get rid of them and other slithery reptiles by calling Bo Slyapich, the "rattler wrangler." More...

Girls bring women’s stories to life

BRAVO PERFORMANCE- Laura Cruz, left, a fifth-grader at Conejo Elementary School, is among the young women portraying author Louisa May Alcott, while Valerie Lee, below, also a fifth-grader at Conejo Elementary School, performs a portion of Dian Fo More...

Tree trimming dangerous to wildlife

Southern California residents planning to trim their trees this spring should consider the effects the process might have on other southland residents: California wildlife. More...

Sweet dreams while the music plays on

ROCK-A-BYE BABY-Jake Lichtl, 12-year-old son of Westlake High School principal Lou Lichtl, sleeps in an oversized chair while his dad watches a Dave Mason concert at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. More...

Dancers raise over $2,500 for victims of tsunami

Students at Retter More...

Watch night skies this spring

The magic of a spring sky will be explored during the April offerings of Cal State Northridge More...

CLU students to take human rights trip

Their upcoming journey may forever change the lives of three members of California Lutheran University More...

Median proposals for Borchard Road under review

The Thousand Oaks Public Works Department staff is requesting citizens More...

Local schools do well in state’s API

The California Department of Education recently released the 2004 Academic Performance Index (API) Base Reports. More...

Strickland introduces ‘tiger legislation’

State Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) recently introduced legislation that will implement strict reporting requirements for exotic animal owners and require the Department of Fish and Game to have a written policy and a set of proced More...

New captain will help supervise local deputies

"It More...

Rumors rampant as Toys R Us prepares for proposed buyout

Even before last week More...

Planning commissioners don’t like housing proposal despite developer’s mitigation

Despite the developer More...

Local People of 2005

Our communities make us proud. From Thousand Oaks to Hidden Hills and all points in between, we enjoy a beautiful environment, have excellent schools and benefit from strong businesses. More...

Where to get locks •East Valley Sheriff’s Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks

Lost Hills Sheriff More...

Art group to offer seminar

The Thousand Oaks Art Association (TOAA) is hosting a two-day seminar on the methods of the Great Masters at 7 p.m. More...

Starr to speak to women’s group

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women More...

Crystal that’s a cut above

CRYSTAL CUTTING- Master Irish Crystal Company cutter/designer Gene Smith, left, from Cavan, Ireland teaches the 300-year-old craft to T.O. resident Don Halvorson during a St. More...

Safety tips for riders of motorized scooters, bikes

Auto parts store offers suggestions that could prevent severe injuries, maybe even fatalities

Scooters and motorized bikes can make getting to where you More...

Many Mansions to sponsor Great Conejo Duck Race

The seventh-annual event, the nonprofit

is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. More...

For the record

The Persian New Year celebrated March 19 at the Hyatt Westlake Hotel was sponsored by the Iranian Organization, not Thousand Oaks High School. The Iranian group meets the first Monday of each month at the hotel. More...

Officer of the Year honored

RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers OFFICER OF THE YEAR-Ventura County Senior Deputy Dennis Sliva is honored as "Officer of the Year" at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church in Thousand Oaks. More...

Spring safely into springtime work

Weekend yard warriors across the country are scrambling to get their spring cleaning chores underway. Unfortunately, a fair number of them will wind up in the emergency room for their troubles. More...

Red Cross lifeguarding, water safety courses offered

The Conejo Recreation and Park District Aquatics Office will conduct an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification course, which includes First Aid and CPR, from 5 to 9 p.m. Fri. through Mon., April 8 through 11. More...