August 17, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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Newbury Park man tracks down historical artifacts of county fire department

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
The varnished cherry wood and glass display cases stretch across the lobby's two facing walls. Their recessed lights illuminate the hundred or so artifacts on display that, thanks to one man, have been saved from certain demise. More...

Park district forming autumn adult basketball teams

The Conejo Recreation & Park District Sports Office is accepting registration for the 2006 Adult Fall Basketball League for ages 16 and up. More...

Store in T.O. to host chamber mixer

A Conejo Valley store specializing in outdoor furniture will host a business networking opportunity next week. Patioworld at 419 E. More...

St. Jude Catholic Church to host blood drive

St. Jude Catholic Church will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20 at the church, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...

Bridal show set for Sunday

Couples planning a wedding are invited to a Bridal Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

North Ranch Golf Course tries to be friendly to wildlife

North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village has received certification in environmental planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, an international program administered by Audubon International, designed to help landowners preserv More...

Women's golf classic celebrates the 1950s

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

More than 100 women golfers from Woodland Hills to Camarillo and beyond strutted their stuff at the annual Sunset Hills Country Club Roadrunner Classic golf tournament in Thousand Oaks last week. More...

Afterschool special education program opens

There's long been a need for an afterschool special needs program that provides not only supervision but also productive skills development. More...

They don't build them like this anymore

RARE, POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND- Joe Alessandrino of Newbury Park believes he owns the only 1930 Pierce Arrow Salon in existence. The automobile was only built for about three months; production halted because of the Depression. More...

Group uses 9/11 to inspire good deeds

There are many positive ways that Americans can remember Sept. 11, 2001, an otherwise tragic day that united the nation. More...

Fluoridated water coming soon, some still believe the additive is dangerous

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Ed Flanagan was shocked to learn that fluoride, a common toothpaste additive that is believed to protect teeth from decay, will soon be added to tap water throughout Southern California. More...

Fitness, martial arts to be showcased in T.O. expo

Star Physique, a sports and fitness entertainment company, is presenting a health and fitness expo at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19. Admission is free. The expo will feature prod More...

Four arrested following vandalism investigation

T.O. resident Johnny Lomeli, 18, and three juvenile males were arrested earlier this month, culminating a gang graffiti investigation that began in January. More...

Pharmacist arrested in fraud investigation

David W. Rastocky, 44, of La Crescenta was arrested near his home last week on a warrant that charged him with 22 counts of insurance fraud, identity theft and grand theft. More...

Not what it appears to be

HOLLYWOOD VISITS CONEJO VALLEY- Police fire rounds at a fleeing suspect at an Old Conejo Road shopping center in Newbury Park. More...

Assembly candidate to meet voters

Friends of Ferial Masry, Democratic candidate for California's 37th Assembly District, will host a meet and greet reception on Sat., Aug. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the home of Gerda and Arnold Fadden, 1428 Suffolk Ave., Thousand Oaks. More...

Camarillo hosts air show

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Bill Reesman's fire-engine red MiG-17 shoots off the tarmac and into the sky with a jet-engine scream that's more felt than heard. More...

Catch of his day

GONE FISHIN'- A waterfowl demonstrates his incredible angling ability by snagging a minnow. The bird and his soon-to-be hors d'oeuvre were photographed at the lake in Westlake Village. More...

DAR gives limited editions

The Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently donated limited-edition copies of "Rosie's Daughters" to libraries in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley and Camarillo. More...

Animal lover

PRECIOUS- Lang Ranch Elementary School student Sabrina Shenker, 9, smiles with Marty the Zebra and Alex the Lion before "Madagasgar" is shown at Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas last Friday. More...

Grants to help senior citizens

To promote senior health and fitness, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging will be funding health screenings and physical fitness. The agency is accepting proposals for projects that will serve Ventura County residents 60 and older. More...