May 12, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Sports groups can apply for grants

Applications will be accepted for the city of Thousand Oaks More...

Point of view

Holocaust Day a time for reflection

The long shadow of World War II and the Holocaust darkened my youth as my parents More...

Conejo group continues tsunami relief effort

The Conejo Compassion Coalition, formed in January to help with tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia, is continuing its fundraising and awareness efforts. More...

The Power of Nursing

A Message From One Thankful
Los Robles Nurse to Another

The nurses, physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists had tears in their eyes when they spoke of the miracle that they witnessed that day. Many would not and could not leave the hospital until they knew that this patient was going to survive. More...

Heart to Heart

I will never forget this selfless act of kindness. When I worked as a cardiac educator, my job was to instruct patients before they had open heart surgery and give discharge instructions classes. More...

Feeling Like Family

I have been a nurse for about 8 years, obtaining my bachelors degree from the University of New Mexico. More...

Gardens of the World volunteers saluted

Newbury Park resident Brenda Cochran believes in expressing her appreciation to local volunteers. More...

Kiwanis to host Bike Rodeo

The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will present its inaugural Bike Safety Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., May 14 in the Sears parking lot, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

GOP women to learn about Afghanistan

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated will host a luncheon meeting beginning with boutiques at 11 a.m. Thurs., May 19 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Explore local trails, experience beauty of area’s wildflowers

Visit the National Park Service

Nature lovers still have time to hit the local hiking trails to revel in the colorful display of native wildflowers in full bloom this spring. More...

Author of dog’s tale to visit library

Michael Konik and his dog, Ella, will be at
the T.O. Library
on May 18

Bestselling author Michael Konik along with his dog, Ella More...

County residents learn about elder abuse during symposium

Officials worry that abuse is underreported in Ventura County

A few years ago the California legislature decided to hold forums in counties throughout the state to make the public aware of the growing problem of elder abuse. More...

Former teacher finds new meaning in art

A painter who focuses on one work at a time might run into a hurdle that stumps him, possibly affecting the painter More...

Novelty basketball team to perform in Ventura tomorrow night

The globetrotting Hollywood All-Stars, a celebrity freestyle basketball team, will entertain "children of all ages" during their "Slammin More...

Local merchants to help Many Mansions

The following special events are being offered by Conejo Valley merchants in support of Many Mansions. More...

Newbury Park teen earns Eagle Scout

Ian James Miller, 18, the son of Cathy and Brock Miller of Newbury Park, will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at noon on Sat., May 14 at St. Matthew More...

Cops finish fourth in relay

The Ventura County Sheriff More...

New directory available

The Membership Business Directory and Community Guide for the Conejo Valley is currently available from the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber. It includles a great deal of information. More...

CLU commencement is on Saturday

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks will present Newbury Park resident Hank Lacayo with the Exemplar Medallion during undergraduate commencement services on Sat. More...

Shuttle service provides access to

Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura More...

RV storage facility delayed

Thousand Oaks residents must wait a little longer for a new city-owned recreational vehicle parking and storage facility to be built. More...

D.A., sheriff get federal money

Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten recently announced that the district attorney More...

Burglars target storage facilities

When Kevin Shepard and his family moved from Newbury Park to Thousand Oaks last September, they decided to store their belongings at Hollywood Storage in Newbury Park while Shepard and his wife, Jenna, remodeled their home. More...

Suspect who stole purse may have been armed

The Thousand Oaks Police Department has reported that Shirley Ross, 70, was accosted by a male suspect who demanded her purse in the parking lot of apartments at 555 Laurie Lane, Thousand Oaks. More...

The Language of Caring

Full Story

Going the Extra Mile

While I was working in OB, I met a couple having trouble conceiving. After they finally did, they, sadly, lost the baby. They tried again, and were successful. More...

Retiree group provides service to others

Like real-life superheroes, they selflessly give of themselves to make the Conejo Valley a better place to live. More...

Fundraiser helped battered women

The Building Industry Association-Southern California Women More...

Keeping healthy together

RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers POWER STROLLING AND EXERCISING--Several times a week Liza Mastrella, Kristina Millar, Stacy Williams, Alex Gugliuzza and Cindy Lagerquist, left to right, take their toddlers, 10 months to 2 years old, out for power str More...

Identity theft happens everywhere

EPIDEMIC OF CRIME-Many Americans have been victims of identity or credit theft, according to Donna Larkin, who spoke during a luncheon meeting of the Westlake Village Republican Women Federated. More...

Famed author Ray Bradbury to make T.O. appearance

Author Ray Bradbury will make a guest appearance at 7 p.m. Sun., May 22 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

How to recognize elder abuse

Provided below are the names,
phone numbers of organizations
dedicated to halting a growing problem

How to Identify Elder Abuse, What Can Be Done about It? More...

Westlake girl gets wish fulfilled

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties granted the wish of Westlake Village resident Jessica Shuben recently with a full day of events in Agoura and Thousand Oaks. More...

Cancer survivor to visit Wellness Community here

Pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Cronan will spend nearly six weeks on his Harley-Davidson visiting 22 Wellness Communities across the U.S. while waging a nationwide war on cancer across 6,600 miles. More...

Rare WW II plane makes visit to county

With unquestionable power and a noble authority, the B-17 bomber owned the tarmac like a heavyweight champ owns the ring. More...

Grocer supports open space

Whole Foods Market presented a check for $4,070 to Conejo Valley Open Space Foundation yesterday, Wed., May 11 at the store, 740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

New sign to draw attention to replica of old schoolhouse

A monument sign will be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Sat., May 21 intended to draw residents More...

Young artists’ winning works on display

Young at Art Studios presented its students More...