August 24, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Camarillo Air Show breaks attendance record

With his 2-year-old son Austin sitting in his lap, Daric Manser sat among a number of aeronautical buffs lining Camarillo Airport's runway early Saturday morning as aircraft of all types prepared for takeoff. More...

NPS works to save wildlife corridors

National Park Service scientists and South Coast Wildlands have released the Missing Linkages report that recommends habitat conservation and wildlife corridor enhancements to ensure the future of wildlife, including cougars and steelhead t More...

Teen is county's youngest EMT

It's hard to believe Sean Mula of Westlake Village is only 17. He's already accomplished more than others do in a lifetime. More...

Fundraiser coming

GETTING THE DETAILS- Jason Stallings of Pop's One-Stop Repair Shop in Camarillo gets the latest information about Hospice of the Conejo's fundraiser "Las Vegas Cool" from showgirl Michele Larson, a Thousand Oaks resident. More...

For a good cause

TOAST OF THE TOWN- Newbury Park residents Jeff and Nancy Lewis sample some wine during the Midsummers Eve of Wine and Arts fundraiser. The event helps support the Special Olympics and the Rotary Foundation. More...

How to break into the children's book market

Kelly Milner Halls broke into the competitive children's book market through necessity. More...

Lucky winner

NICE WHEELS- Macon McIntyre, 9, of Malibu is presented with a Trek bicycle by Kim Beckwith, from a bicycle shop in the Westlake Village portion of T.O. More...

Don't let back-to-school shopping break the bank

Many parents have a love/hate relationship with the back-toschool season. They love that their children will be back in class, but they hate the costs associated with it. More...

Happy 100th!

A DAY TO REMEMBER- Julia Kelen celebrates her 100th birthday at Atria Hillcrest senior living center in Thousand Oaks. Among other highlights, she was presented with a proclamation by Thousand Oaks Mayor Dennis Gillette. More...

Artists sought for show

The Thousand Oaks Art Association's annual juried show will be presented from Nov. 4 to 28 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Monetary prizes will be awarded. More...

Service can help combat peer pressure

Does community service hold the key to combating peer pressure? A new survey suggests there may be a possible relationship between kids' involvement in community service and being less likely to yield to peer pressure. More...

Dell announces recall of batteries for notebook computers due to fire hazard

Dell Inc., the world's largest producer of personal computers, is booting up to recall 4.1 million notebook computer batteries. More...

Citizen's tip in T.O. results in drug arrest

After narcotics officers heard from a concerned citizen regarding suspicious activity, detectives conducted surveillance in the vicinity of Conejo School Road and Los Feliz Drive in Thousand Oaks. More...

Newbury Park resident reveals her voice mail nightmare

In response to the Thou- sand Oaks Acorn soliciting readers' gripes about voice mail systems that are sources of aggravation, Beverly Penhallow of Newbury Park says the Nextel/Motorola repair line is a disaster. More...

Networking at a mixer

MIXING LAUGHTER WITH WORK- Debra Alaniz of Remax Realty of Thousand Oaks and Ray McCarthy of Aviara Realty share a laugh at last week's Civic Arts Plaza Mega Mixer hosted by the T.O./Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce. More...

Residents urged not to feed wildlife

The California Department of Fish and Game cautions everyone that feeding wildlife, whether directly or indirectly, is never a good idea. More...

President signs Gallegly bill on 'cold hit' DNA cases

President Bush has signed into law provisions championed by U.S. Rep. More...

Ventura County Red Cross welcomes new CEO

After a nationwide search that drew more than 80 applicants, the American Red Cross of Ventura County, announced that the search committee has selected Chris Johnson from Benicia, Calif., as the next chief executive officer for the chapter. More...

Senior lunches feature a new image

The Senior Nutrition Lunch at the Goebel Senior Adult Center has a new image: "Marquee Caf More...

Writer of children's books 'paid to be weird'

Author Kelly Milner Halls likes "weird stuff." The Westlake High School graduate has found her niche writing nonfiction children's books about bizarre creatures-some that are supported by scientific evidence, and other legendary beasts More...

Women's club plans for a busy year

The newly installed executive officers of the Westlake Women's Club have started planning for the upcoming year. The club will officially open for 2006-07 with its first meeting, Community Recipients Day, at 10 a.m. Tues., Sept. More...

Ventura County Democrats to host Labor Day picnic

The Democratic Party of Ventura County will host its annual Labor Day picnic from noon to 3:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 4 at Freedom Park in Camarillo, adjacent to the Camarillo Airport. More...

Kids will plant terrariums

On Sun., Aug. 27, the Kids' Adventure Garden at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden will present a terrarium-making crafts class for children at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. More...

Gardeners can earn cash rewards

According to the National Gardening Association, 83 percent of U.S. households participated in lawn and garden activities last year. For some, gardening is more than just a hobby- it's a way to make a difference. More...

After school starts, it's still important to read with kids

Just because your child already has started school doesn't mean you shouldn't continue to read to him or her at home. More...

Bass, tenor singers are needed

The Oaks Chamber Singers, this year's winner of the Excellence in the Arts award from the Thousand Oaks Arts Commission, has openings in the tenor and bass sections. More...

Artists needed for juried show

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum invites you to step back in time when the tall ship Pilgrim visits the Santa Barbara Harbor Fri. to Sun., Aug. 25 to 27. More...