December 14, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Community Grant Enhancement projects pay dividends for Thousand Oaks and for worthy organizations

Civic-minded groups clean up the environment while getting much needed revenue to support their programs

The city of Thousand Oaks recently awarded 14 Community Grant Enhancement Awards to local nonprofit organizations who will use their funds to help keep the community beautiful and environmentally responsible. The awards totaled $45,000. More...

City of Thousand Oaks adopts water management plan

The Thousand Oaks City Council recently adopted the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan prepared by the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County, a cooperative group of more than 60 water agencies and organizations formed in 2005 to More...

Young bikers raise money to fight cancer

Kevin Mckeehan, 12, again organized and recently participated in Kevin More...

CLU dean elected to foundation board

Dr. Charles Maxey, dean of the business school at California Lutheran University, has been elected to the Ventura County Community Foundation board of directors. More...

Calendar with local photos helps Agoura pet shelter

A photo of Mount Boney covered with snow, a shot of a man surfing at a nearby beach and another of the Stagecoach Inn Museum, all captured by local photographers, are going to provide the gift of life to pets dropped off at the Agou More...

Battle at the Teen Center

JUDGMENT DAY More...

Sharing gifts with others

LITTLE GIVERS More...

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’

JUST A FEW MORE More...

Local debutantes presented

The Conejo Valley Chapter of National Charity League Inc. hosted its 25th annual National Charity League Ball on Sat., Nov. 25 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Westlake Village. More...

Helping native Americans

SHARING EMPATHY More...

Take a ride on the North Pole Express in Fillmore

The Fillmore & Western Railway will offer special train rides in December in celebration of the holiday season. The North Pole Express departs 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through Dec. 23 from Fillmore More...

Tribute to heritage

A FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE More...

Lewis honored for expertise in fundraising

Ed Lewis, vice president of development for Alliance for the Arts, was awarded the Professional Fundraiser of the Year title by Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. More...

Hands-free cellphones in cars required by July 1, 2008

Starting July 1, 2008, California drivers cannot legally operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless phone unless the phone is specifically designed to allow hands-free talking while driving. More...

Mislabeled property tax assessments no cause for alarm

The property tax bills due this month include special assessments connected with the Conejo Recreation and Park District. Although the amount of the assessments is correct, there is a labeling error in the title of the special assessments. More...

For the record

Louie Levy, the author of the poetry that appeared on last week More...

Government agencies agree to push for cooperative planning for Ventura County

The Southern California Association of Governments has accepted a joint proposal from the Civic Alliance and the Ventura Council of Governments to launch the first phase of a multiyear program to advance regional planning in Ventura Cou More...

Local actress earns honor from hometown

Although she calls Newbury Park home, actress Virginia Madsen is still proud to be a Chicagoan. Chicago, it seems, is proud to claim her as a native, too. More...

Women spread cheer during holiday season

Wicker baskets? Extra ribbons? One too many cans of corn? Brenda Hagen wants it all. More...

Thrift shop to close doors

Villa Esperanza Services More...

Auto Mall collecting toys and food

The Thousand Oaks Auto Mall has launched its 10th annual food and toy drive for Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank. Forty collection bins have been placed in dealership showrooms in the Auto Mall. More...

Holiday blues aren’t uncommon

Although for most the holidays are traditionally full of cheer, for some the holidays are a source of sadness, according to the Department of Mental Health. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year More...

Libraries need volunteers

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a nonprofit support group for the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park branch libraries. Thousands of dollars are raised to support library programs through the sale of donated used books. More...

Calendar includes discount coupon

The Western National Parks Association announced the release of its 15 percent off coupon in the Outdoors Calendar. The coupon can be used at the gift store at the visitor center, 401 E. More...

Chadad celebrates Hanukkah

Chabads of the Conejo and Calabasas will host a free Hanukkah Concert in the Park from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at Chumash Park, Agoura Hills. More...

T.O. Farmers’ Market offers gift certificates

Ventura County Farmers More...

Army National Guard Pfc. Rebecca L. Wilson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. She More...

Westlake company adds staff

David Yamashiro has been hired as a project manager in the biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical unit of Harris Group Inc. in the company More...