February 9, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager More...

Beginning today, batteries, electronics must go to disposal sites

Best Buy in T.O. to host a recycling event tomorrow and Saturday; see boxed brief story on Page 36

Residents looking for alternatives for disposing of household More...

It’s now easier to report drunk drivers

Drunk drivers on California roads no longer have to worry only about CHP cars in their rear view mirrors. Now it More...

Gallegly’s office announces outreach program

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RSimi Valley) recently announced the 2006 schedule for outreach office hours. More...

California Secretary of State visits Ventura County, T.O.

State Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Moorpark) recently provided California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson with a tour of Ventura County. More...

Local residents reveal love stories as Valentines

By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

Although his own story may have been a mystery, there More...

Deafness not a major obstacle for T.O. rabbi

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Agoura Hills resident Rebecca Dubowe holds the unique distinction of being the only deaf female rabbi in the world. More...

CVD grand marshal race to include junior division

Is your service club or organization looking for a creative way to raise funds? The Conejo Valley Days board of directors is seeking organizations and businesses to sponsor grand marshal candidates for Conejo Valley Days (CVD) this year. More...

Democrats to host candidate forum

The Democratic Women More...

Low-income housing group names new director

The board of directors of Rebuilding Together Ventura County recently announced the appointment of Frances Prince as executive director. More...

‘Lights, camera, action’

PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers ON-THE-JOB TRAINING More...

T.O. Surgical Hospital celebrates its first year

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital recently marked its first anniversary of service to the residents of Thousand Oaks and surrounding communities. More...

Mad about the music

ADORING FANS More...

Artist captures music on canvas

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers COMPETING More...

City council again reviews its goals

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Part I of two parts Affordable housing, Lynn Road traffic improvement and the new California Lutheran University swimming pool are among 11 goals identified by the Thousand Oaks City Council as top priorities for the city this year. More...

ArtWalk applications available

Artists, food concessionaires, musicians and volunteers interested in participating in ArtWalk More...

City launches wellness program for employees

In January, the city of Thousand Oaks Human Resources Department launched its new employee wellness program, developed to maximize the health of city employees by promoting physical activity, nutrition, stress management and improved quality More...

Chamber to host Wednesday mixer

The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will host an After Five Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 15 at the Renaissance Hotel and Banquet Center, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. More...

Republicans succeed in preserving the death penalty

death penalty State Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Moorpark) partnered with families of murder victims, local prosecutors and members of the Legislature to oppose legislation that would have needlessly halted the death penalty in Californi More...

Commercial real estate still going up

By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

Rising construction costs, elevated land prices and a broad tenant base throughout Ventura County continue to drive prices higher for renters and buyers, according to experts at the recent Ventura County commercial real estate symposium More...

Here is timely advice for choosing an online dating service

Look for a site that provides a respectful environment

With Valentine More...

Conejo Valley YMCA to get needed makeover

Conejo Valley Rotary Club to takon six improvement projects

More than 200 volunteers from seven Conejo Valley Rotary Clubs will perform an More...

La Reina student to get dose of French culture

Eighth-grader will be visiting France
By Kyle Jorrey

Think learning the periodic table and algebra is tough in the eighth grade? More...

Two students stand out for just being who they are

By Molly Zussman Special to the Thousand Oaks Acorn

I knew going into this year that I would participate in very little of the year-long senior activity hoopla. I think it More...

Relay for Life gearing up

The organizing committee for the ninth annual Conejo Valley Relay for Life will host its next meeting at 5:45 p.m. Wed., Feb. 15 at Amgen Building 92, Conejo Spectrum St., Thousand Oaks. More...

All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...

Students make dean’s list

Kaitlin Horan of Newbury Park was named to the dean More...

Chamber offers human resource materials

The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber More...

CVD Classic Car Show seeks special vehicles

Registration is being accepted for the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conejo Valley Days (CVD) Classic Car Show on Sat., March 4 at the Mary and Richard Carpenter Plaza at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...