June 30, 2005 RSS feed / Community

City takes a closer look at solar energy

Solar power was once deemed too costly and inefficient to be a practical source of renewable energy. But thanks to state-of-theart advancements in the field over the past few years, interest in using the sun More...

History of Senior Concerns a book topic

To honor the founders of Senior Concerns, the nonprofit Thousand Oaks support group for older adults, Judy Watson decided to record the organization More...

Here’s the history of La Fiesta del Triunfo Ball

The gala event known today as La Fiesta del Triunfo Ball had its origins in 1965 when 400 members of the Conejo Valley Historical Society gathered at the Rancho Conejo Airport Hangar, where two citizens of the young city of Thous More...

New Mrs. California: More than a pretty face

Wendy Knapp is more than just a pretty face. She More...

Learning to resist an attack

FIGHTING BACK More...

Take Your T.O. Acorn on Vacation

Whether you More...

Fountain of youth

HOLDING THE SUN? More...

Local business turns 20 years old

Westside Remodeling is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new look and a new location. The award-winning More...

Art and dining guide offered

Direct Access International, Inc., headquartered in Westlake Village, has been producing various publications over the last 15 years for many Ventura County organizations and businesses. More...

Building industry group names CEO

The Greater Los Angeles/ Ventura Chapter of the Building Industry of America recently announced the selection of Holly Schroeder as chief executive officer. More...

Electronic gadgets focus of breakfast

The Thousand OaksWestlake Village Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. Fri., July 8 at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Fourth of July festivities set for Reagan Presidential Library

Celebrate Independence Day with family festivities at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon., July 4 at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

New vaccine helps dogs survive deadly rattlesnake bites

Curiosity killed the cat. It More...

You can find the right college by using all available resources

From earning good grades, to achieving the best possible SAT or ACT score, to coming up with a plan to make it affordable, many parents and students view the path to higher education as a multiyear journey that ends in triumph when the f More...

New program helps teen motorists practice driving skills

Practice can make perfect. This adage holds true for sports, playing a musical instrument and especially when young people are learning how to drive. More...

Teenager killed in traffic mishap

Justin McLaughlin, 17, of Thousand Oaks was killed after he was hit by a vehicle while bicycling at 8:45 p.m. last Friday. The accident occurred on Erbes Road, south of Avenida de Los Arboles. More...

Fire chief recommends professional fireworks, not ‘do it yourself’

Ventura County Fire Chief Bob Roper recommends that the safest way to enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July is to attend an outdoor public display put on by professional pyrotechnic operators. More...

Helping a charitable organization

OVEFEST More...

Festive event to salute two dedicated citizens

Longtime supporters of the Stagecoach Inn Museum, Bob Rickards and Diana Malmquist, will be honored at the 40th annual La Fiesta del Triunfo Ball, a fundraiser for the museum and Conejo Valley Historical Society scheduled for Sat., July 2 More...

Duck Race generates $60,000 for Many Mansions

More than $60,000 was recently raised at the seventh annual Great Conejo Duck Race to support Many Mansions. More than 1,000 people participated and nearly 8,000 ducks were adopted. More...

Senior volunteers needed

Senior adults are invited to make a difference in their community by sharing their time, skills and energy to help local residents. More...

Practicing the art of communication

RADIO OPERATORS More...

Study shows kids don’t get enough sleep

A recent National Sleep Foundation poll on children More...

Local parks full of activities

It may be warm outside and the hillsides may be looking kind of scorched, but the National Park Service, along with other local parks agencies and docent groups, has created a full, fun schedule of activities for outdoor enthusiasts More...

Book sale to feature special items

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will sponsor a used book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., July 8 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., July 9 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

Fireworks to be presented by the sea

The eighth annual More...

Animal hospital opens grooming studio

With renovations completed, the Agoura Westlake Animal Hospital (AWAH) recently opened its new grooming studio, which offers professional grooming services by pet professional Rebecca Dmytryk. She joins the AWAH staff as the clinic More...

Janss Marketplace to get new store

NewMark Merrill Companies, LLC, which manages Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, recently announced the signing of a five-year lease with Edible Arrangements to occupy about 2,170 square feet of space near Gold More...

Miss Southern California Pageant now taking applications

Applications are now being accepted for the rescheduled Miss Southern California All-Star US Pageant to be held Sept. 25 at the Posada Royale Hotel in Simi Valley. Entry deadline is Sept. 10. More...

Gypsies in a Trunk to present ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in Westlake Village

Gypsies in a Trunk will continue their 11th season of presenting the More...

Public safety material available for HOA newsletters

The Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs More...