October 19, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Candidates square off Sunday

The Conejo Council ParentTeacher Association is offering the public its last chance to hear from candidates in the Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education election. More...

Collection bins to help U.S. military

Those who would like to donate items to aid and comfort American soldiers wounded on battlefields in Iraq or Afghanistan will soon be given that opportunity by the city of Thousand Oaks. More...

Tell us about your Halloween display

The Thousand Oaks Acorn wants to feature in photographs the best Halloween displays in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and the T.O. portion of Westlake Village. More...

Thousand Oaks baker and her girls take the cake, ribbons at contests

After winning four ribbons for her baking at a fair when she was 14, Heather Moloian had put competing on hold. More...

YMCA to host Halloween party

The Conejo Valley YMCA will host a 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Halloween party on Fri., Oct. 27 at the Y, 4031 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Sip cider, go for a hike at Circle X Ranch near Malibu

National Park Service staff at Circle X Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will host a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. cider tasting on Sat., Oct. 28. There will be cider, cookies and candy for the entire family. More...

New apartments get approvals

Two homes on two lots zoned for singlefamily dwellings will be torn down in Thousand Oaks to make room for six or seven apartments or condominiums in the wake of a recent 5-0 rezoning approval by the City Council. More...

Mountain Trails needs volunteers

The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council is seeking volunteers to assist in maintenance of local hiking, biking and equestrian trails. More...

Time Spot moves from The Oaks to Pacific View

Time Spot, a 13-year-old watch sales and repair store at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, announced it has moved More...

Fall is time to inspect trees for safety

You may think that the approach of the end of the growing season means you can stop worrying about the trees in your landscape. Think again. More...

Deputies team up for motorcycle safety

Hugo Mosquera has always had a passion for motorcycles. Since he was young, Mosquera has loved cruising the open road, as many riders do today. More...

A moment to remember

HOMECOMING CELEBRATIONS HIT CONEJO VALLEY- Several high schools had Homecoming events last weekend. We couldn't cover all of them but welcome a photo otwo for those we missed. More...

How to jingle correctly

'DO IT LIKE THIS'-Lynn Decker-Mahin, education director for New West Symphony, and her husband, Jim, demonstrate the correct technique for playing the bells. More...

New technology assists in burglary arrests

After a digital printing business in Newbury Park was broken into and computer equipment was stolen in April and June, the Thousand Oaks Police Department installed advanced burglar alarm equipment. More...

Political ad revisited one last time

Two issues ago, City Council candidate Bob Wilson ran an advertisement in the More...

Incumbent trustee wants to continue her work

She's on her second term as president of the board, but Pat Phelps isn't looking to go anywhere. With eight years under her belt on the Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education, Phelps is determined to stay on for four more. More...

Horsin' around in Agoura Hills

EASY DOES IT- Jessie Velte, 4, of Thousand Oaks gets a helping hand from his mom, Stephanie, as he mounts a toy horse at Reyes Adobe Park in Agoura Hills. The nearby city celebrated Reyes Adobe Days last weekend. More...

An afternoon afloat

SAILING DATE-The Westlake Yacht Club held its annual Opening Day ceremonies and regatta at The Landing in Westlake Village on Saturday. A waterfowl swims in the foreground. More...

Parks manager to be honored at reception

Tex Ward, former general manager of Conejo Recreation and Park District, is being honored with a reception and the response has been overwhelming. More...

Moviemaker, 17, to screen his 'Normal People' film

Taylor Cross, 17, of Thousand Oaks will be screening his awardwinning film "Normal People Scare Me More...

Kiwanis Club has new leader

Sergio Sepe has been installed as the 42nd president of More...

Dynamic women balance strength, femininity

Balancing strength and femininity emerged as the theme of the recent Dynamic Women's Luncheon, hosted by the Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated, although the panel's chatty style allowed for everything from anecdotes to inspiration to advice. More...

Symphony series concert to feature arias

The second concert of the New West Symphony's 20062007 Masterpiece Series season will feature an evening of popular opera arias, scenes and ensembles. More...

Weiser Litho has new executive

Paula Weiser, owner of Weiser Litho Inc., announced the recent addition of Merilee Parlier to the staff. Parlier will be managing projects of many clients. More...

Presidential plane now a public attraction

During its 28 years of service, Air Force One 27000 carried more presidents to more countries on more missions than any other aircraft in history. More...

Bank, D.A. to help educate residents on identity fheft

The Ventura County district attorney's office is helping Community West Bank to educate the public on how to guard against identity theft. More...

Enjoying the entertainment

LUNCHEON SERENADE- Newbury Park resident Dolores Martin enjoys a musical treat from Trio Amor y Paz during the Reyes Adobe Days senior luncheon sponsored by Agoura Hills Senior Retreat. More...

Small girl makes big sound

NATURAL TALENT- Taylor Pfatenhauer, 7, of Newbury Park may not quite have the correct form, but she took to the French horn like a natural. More...