WITH EYES FULL OF WONDER— Rabbi Ted Riter lights a candle on the menorah at Temple Adat Elohim as Raz Yardeny, 4, Ethan Greene, 2, and Rabbi Rebecca L. Dubowe watch. Hanukkah starts tomorrow, Fri., Dec 15, at sundown and is observed for eight days. More...
A battle between local government and the state of California may erupt if a preliminary proposal from the Ventura Council of Governments becomes mandatory. More...
Andy Fox was appointed as the new mayor of Thousand Oaks during the City Council’s annual reorganization meeting on Tues., Dec. 12. Jacqui Irwin is now mayor pro tem. Reelected councilmembers Fox, Claudia Bill-de la Peña and Dennis Gillette were given the oath of office by city clerk... More...
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. Lewis is responsible for the alliance’s annual membership progr... More...
Just as important as a new winter coat, festive decorations, family gatherings and resolutions this holiday season, a physical exam will help prepare your child or teen for a healthy year ahead. School requirements have changed, and many important immunizations are required prior to entering ... More...
THURS., DEC. 14 Rose Lovers Ventura County Rose Society hosts annual holiday party, 6:30 p.m. Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Bring salad or dessert for potluck dinner, $10 gift exchange. Officer installation, awards given. Janet Sklar, (818) 993-6622 or Dawn-Marie ... More...
CREAM PIE DELIGHT— Kelly Laschi, 8, of Thousand Oaks is just having too much fun as she applies a chocolate cream pie, above, to the face of University Elementary School Principal Jeff Rickert. While the principal plays along, his son, Chase Rickert, 3, right, appears to be wondering if his... More...
For the fourth time in as many seasons, Oaks Christian head coach Bill Redell stood soaking wet on the sideline following a CIFSouthern Section championship game victory. With a fistful of title rings now at his disposal, one might think Redell has acclimated himself to the custo... More...
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OUT-OF-TOWNER GETS DISTINCTION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA— Lourise Hodges of Thousand Oaks had to drive all the way to Bryce Canyon in Utah to shoot this magnificent creature. “This beautiful little squirrel came up to my boys and I, and just sat there and posed for the longest time as if to say ‘Hi an... More...
Thousand Oaks Police responded to a fight Dec. 4 in the 1700 block of Tiburon Court. A robbery occurred Dec. 4 in the 700 block of E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard. A vehicle was burglarized Dec. 4 in the 800 block of Hampshire Road. Police responded to reports of elder abuse Dec. ... More...
The Conejo Valley Friendship Circle, a program that pairs volunteer teenagers with special needs children, hosted a Hanukkah extravaganza on Sun., Dec. 10 at Chabad of the Conejo, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Children, their families and teenage volunteers constructed a 6foot... More...
’TIS THE SEASON— The Hill house in Newbury Park is ready for the holidays. Some families take time out for a traditional drive through Conejo Valley neighborhoods just to see the dazzling holiday displays. More...
Sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints, Coast Guard patrols to find people boating under the influence, in-city DUI patrols, maximum freeway saturation by the California Highway Patrol and the emphasis on DUI enforcement with officers on regular beats are on the enforcement calendar... More...
I attended the City Council meeting Nov. 28 just so I could speak about the importance of preserving the Mount Clef Ridge wildlife corridor. The General Plan lists this property as “undevelopable.” Its critical habitat linkage is already severely compromised. More...
Some people just don’t trust government, and the bigger the branch, the greater the distrust. The most trustworthy, according to government skeptics, would be council members of a very small town, maybe a community of a dozen or so inhabitants. More...
BEAUTY OF ASIA—Lars and Debbie Gustavson of Newbury Park share a moment together on the Great Wall of China. They found the country “incredibly beautiful, with very kind people.” More...
This one-of-a-kind townhome features a large front patio area. Outside is a grassy area with unobstructed views. Double entry doors lead to custom tile flooring throughout the first floor. More...
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