August 3, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Tell us about your voice mail nightmare

Despite almost overwhelming evidence that consumers are fed up with voice mail, American businesses large and small are relying on voice mail systems that seem to do nothing more than frustrate the very people they supposedly serve. More...

Opinions vary on latest Mideast crisis

The recent bombings between Israel and Hezbollah militants gave rise to questions about which side is to blame and how the crisis might be resolved. More...

Luau party helps Elks

A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL- Participating in a luau fundraiser at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 are, left to right, Myrna Block, Patti Serota and Dave Naccarato. More...

Help deputy's young daughter

Dave's Flying Tamales will continue to host a fundraising event to assist the family of Dep. Dave Bonebright, a 12-year veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department who currently patrols the community of Thousand Oaks. More...

Just enough neck room

FENCED IN- Savannah Laughton, 2, of Thousand Oaks scurries away after feeding Tag-A-Long, a billy goat, during the Leonis Adobe Museum's Li'l Ranchers Roundup/Feed the Animals summer program in Calabasas on Tuesday. More...

Vendors needed

The Thousand Oaks Branch of American Association of University Women is seeking vendors for its marketplace and holiday boutique scheduled for Sun., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks. More...

Two reach the pinnacle in Scouting

HONOREES- Jonathon Radocay and Kyle Simmons, both 18 of Newbury Park, are Eagle Scouts, the highest honor in Scouting. More...

Summer of jazz

PLAYING BY FEEL-George Friedenthal of Santa Barbara plays an intense keyboard riff as he and other musicians perform with award-winning composer and percussionist Luis Munoz. More...

So. Calif. Edison helps Many Mansions help kids

Local underprivileged children will benefit from a $20,000 grant awarded to Many Mansions by Southern California Edison. More...

Kidnapper found guilty in Lake Sherwood incident

A jury has found Dennis Elliot Shellhouse, 46, guilty of kidnap for ransom, criminal threats and residential burglary, all with the special allegation that he used a fireman, and resisting arrest with a firearm. More...

Shopping center on track for Dos Vientos

Construction on Paraiso at Dos Vientos Ranch in Newbury Park is on track for a fall 2007 opening, according to representatives of the Miller Family Cos., developer of the project. More...

Westlake Village moviemaker seeks online votes

To vote for a film or for more information about Fresh Films, go to www.fresh-films.com

What better way to help a 15year-old find his dream than to vote for his movie in a nationwide competition? More...

Unique playhouses to be available for tours before benefit auction

Project Playhouse, HomeAid Los Angeles/Ventura's signature fundraiser, will be on display at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks from Sept. 16 through Oct. 22. More...

Businesses invited to participate in Oktoberfest

The Rotary Club of Newbury Park is offering branding opportunities for businesses at its 20th annual Oktoberfest.The event, presented by Newbury Park Rotary and Farmers Insurance Group, will be Sat. and Sun., Sept. 30 and Oct. More...

Calabasas The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas is recruiting docents to lead school tours for the upcoming school year. More...

KCLU-FM wins awards again

KCLU, the National Public Radio Station for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, has brought home five National Broadcast Journalism Awards, including first place awards given to program director Jim Rondeau, and news director Lance Orozco, f More...

Street improvement projects slated to begin

On July 18, the Thousand Oaks City Council awarded the slurry seal pavement rehabilitation contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal Incorporated. The award amount is for $318,890. More...

Picnickers: Beware of plague-bearing rodents

Summer visitors to rural picnic spots, campgrounds and wilderness areas should take precautions to protect themselves from plague, a disease carried by rodents, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton has advised. More...