July 21, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Planning commissioners narrowly approve permits for development

Despite concerns over the impact a proposed housing development may have on traffic, the wildlife corridor and local schools, the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission narrowly approved several permits for the project last week. More...

Decision delayed on office condos

A vote of 2-1 by the three Thousand Oaks city council members present during last week More...

Actors, guests to go back 130 years

The Conejo Valley Historical Society More...

Former publisher at Star takes helm of San Francisco Examiner

John P. Wilcox, a former publisher of the Ventura County Star More...

When you’re hurt or sick, do you go to an ER or urgent care?

While playing a weekend game of driveway hoops, you roll your ankle and a sharp pain rockets up your leg. In a few moments, your throbbing ankle has begun to swell and you figure it More...

New treatment available for victimof spinal fractures

Anne Justad took a fall at home and later that evening became stiff with sharp pain that made her nearly immobile. More...

CRPD registration to start

The Conejo Recreation and Park District sports office will soon open registration for fall recreation activities. More...

Local teen attends civics conference

Jonathon Ronald Evans, a senior this fall at Newbury Park High School, recently attended the California Boys State held at Cal State Sacramento from June 18 to 25. More...

Law enforcement leader congratulated

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Pepperdine announces 2005-06 performance lineup

Pepperdine University Center for the Arts in Malibu has announced its lineup of performances for 2005-06. More...

Child ID kits to be distributed

A shopping trip this Labor Day weekend will help equip parents with important child safety resources. More...

Excited about Harry

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Neil Simon play coming to town

The Vagabond Players More...

Students earn scholarships

Two Westlake High School seniors were among the 25 graduating high school seniors awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California/Scholars of Tomorrow program. More...

Local students make dean’s list

Two local residents were named to the dean More...

Expansion at Los Robles Hospital is on schedule

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking for Los Robles Hospital More...

Art museum still seeking a home

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The Conejo Valley Art Museum once again came away empty-handed after appealing to the city of Thousand Oaks for funding to create a permanent site. More...

Family of juvenile arsonist may owe $20,000 to the fire department

The recent arrest of a 14-yearold Thousand Oaks teenager for allegedly starting a brushfire in Thousand Oaks will launch a lengthy legal process that may result in an extended probation for the teen and thousands of dollars in restitutio More...

Camp retreat available for cancer victims, families

The Ventura County-based Cancer Hope Foundation will host its fifth annual Camp Keepsake weekend camp retreat from Oct. 7 to 9 at Camp Mt. Crags in Malibu Canyon in Calabasas. This year More...

Conejo Valley housing market stays hot

June sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes totaled 238, compared to 222 sold in May and 246 sold a year ago, according to Mike Plisky, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors. More...

What to do if you’re bleeding

Depending on the severity of the wound, you may need sutures

As you slice bread rolls for dinner, the knife slips and you cut your finger. More...

TOHS student produces Best Documentar

The Best Documentary award at the recent 2005 Conejo Teen Video Festival went to Aaron Blum, a 15-year-old Thousand Oaks High School student. His film, More...

T.O. girl to visit U.S. Senate

Camarillo American Legion Auxiliary Unit 741 recently announced that Meghan Fitch has been selected to attend this year More...

T.O. teen achieves Scouting’s highest rank

Daniel Scott Chamberlain, 18, the son of Gary and Florence Chamberlain of Thousand Oaks, More...

Young musicians to play

The Conejo Concerto Orchestra will present two concerts featuring local young artists as guest soloists. More...

Exhibit at Thousand Oaks Community Gallery will appeal to equestrians

Calabasas artist Debra Tivens will exhibit one of the original full-size horses she created for her More...

Going up

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Foundation awards scholarships

The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships to 217 local students as part of its annual scholarship program. More...

Heed these tips on keeping your pet safe during summer

For many people, celebrating summer involves getting together with family and friends and festive cookouts. More...

Cops 4 Causes gala this Friday

Event to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics

The inaugural Cops 4 Causes Aloha Charity Gala will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Fri., July 22 at the Aloha Steakhouse on the California Street Promenade in Ventura. More...

Kids to perform classic show

Gypsy Productions, a musical theater summer program for children ages 7 to 14, will present performances of More...

Marking a major mileston

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