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Hyatt redesign approved By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Big changes are coming to the Hyatt Westlake Plaza thanks to a redesign unanimously approved last week by the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. “It was a short hearing for such a big project,” said Planning Commission chairperson Janet Wall. More ... City, sheriff’s department share data to reduce accidents By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com The terrible sound of crashing metal, followed by an explosion, came without warning as Mary Yahalom, inside her 1987 Mercedes station wagon, waited to turn onto Hillcrest Drive from Erbes Road on the evening of Dec. 10. The 58-year-old Thousand Oaks resident was struck by a 2002... More ... Deadlines moved up due to the holidays Deadlines for the Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 editions of the Thousand Oaks Acorn will be 24 hours earlier because of Christmas and New Year’s Day. The deadline for letters to the editor, press releases and real estate advertising will be noon today, Thurs., Dec. 21 for the Dec. 28 edition. More ... Trash collection schedule adjusted for holidays Since both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Monday this holiday season, trash and recycling collection will be one day later than usual both weeks for Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park customers of Newbury Disposal. The regular collection schedule will resume the week of Jan. 7 to ... More ... School board votes to switch meeting dates to avoid conflict with council By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com The Conejo Valley Unifed School District Board of Education has voted to switch meeting days to the first and fourth Tuesdays of the month so as not to clash as frequently with City Council meetings. The T.O. City Council typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of t... More ... D.A. urges public to report drunk drivers The Ventura County district attorney’s office is participating in a statewide campaign, “Make it Home for the Holidays,” to publicize the problem of drunk driving, a crime that increases during the holiday season, too often with tragic results for innocent citizens. More ... Civil rights activist to speak at library The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters will present a free public lecture titled “My Life as an Activist” by Alice Greenfield McGrath from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 27 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com As she entered a room filled with Christmas goodies for 20 underprivileged families in Thousand Oaks, Chris Poynter’s tears flowed freely: she knew what the food, stacks of presents and holiday festivities would mean to them. “Many of these families have trouble putting food on the tab... More ...
SMILE MAKERS— Mrs. Claus shows some leg at the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks. The Westlake Village Sunrise Rotary Club helped entertain a crowd of about 170 last week with live music, singalongs, food, games and prizes. Mrs. Claus was portrayed by an obviously fun-loving Tom Mosher. Santa ... More ... New Year’s Eve at the Goebel The Goebel Senior Center will host a New Year’s Eve Dance and Casino Night from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sun., Dec. 31 at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. Entertainment includes a live band, casino games (funny money is included in... More ... Pinot noir is the wine of choice for party host gifts By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com Dinner parties—especially during the holiday season—are a relaxing way to share tasty food, enjoy good conversation and spend time with friends and family. For many, bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner is a time-honored way to say “thank you” to the hosts for opening their home for the eve... More ... Registration for winter programs is in progress at Conejo Recreation and Park District Conejo Recreation and Park District is conducting walk-in registration for winter sports and aquatics programs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the sports office, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Internet registration is available at www.crpd.org. More ...
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL— Al Jonas is flanked by warm welcomes from Sara Hipple, left, and Melissa Rivera of Jafra Cosmetics at a recent Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce mixer. The Chamber offices are at 600 Hampshire Road, Ste. 200. More ... Neftin recognized for quality used vehicles Volkswagen of America, Inc.’s Certified Pre-Owned Program has been named “best nonluxury certified pre-owned program” by Intellichoice. This is the third consecutive year that Volkswagen’s program has received this distinction. Neftin Volkswagen in Thousand Oaks is a participating dealer ... More ... ‘Adopt a Senior’ needs donations Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals for area seniors who cannot shop or cook for themselves, is seeking financial donations from Conejo Valley residents to help support “Adopt a Senior” this holiday season. Donations help defray the cost of the program. More ...
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com “Good morning, Mr. Woods.” Standing just off the first tee of Lake Sherwood Country Club’s pastoral golf course, Thousand Oaks resident Charlie Elledge started Sunday morning by greeting 16 of the world’s best golfers on the final day of the Target World Challenge, including the host ... More ... Foster youth given holiday party More than 80 foster youth will ring in the holidays at a celebration hosted by the Human Services Agency of Ventura County and Work Training Programs, Inc. at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 21. More ... 3 Christmas Eve services at United Methodist Church The United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will offer three worship services on Christmas Eve, Sun., Dec. 24 in the sanctuary at 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The 5:30 p.m. service is for families and will include a puppet presentation of “The Story of Christmas.” A chi... More ... Gifts to enrich lives, educate children State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell offers his top 10 ideas to parents looking for innovative education-related gifts for their children during the Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year holiday season. “One of the most treasured gifts we can give our children is th... More ...
STAYING WARM— Bob Samuelson, a major contributor to California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, watches as the finishing touches are completed on a 180,000-gallon swimming pool at CLU’s brand new Samuelson Aquatic Center. The pool was filled with water last weekend. More ... T.O. Transit announces holiday schedule Thousand Oaks Transit will continue to operate its holiday service schedule this weekend, Dec. 23 and 24. Transportation will be offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Bus stops include The Oaks mall, Janss Marketplace and Westlake Promenade. TOT of... More ... |
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