January 18, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Thousand Oaks residents needed for two seats on Housing Authority

The city of Thousand Oaks invites city residents to apply for two city representative openings on the Area Housing Authority. Applications are due by Feb. 5. More...

Community needs the CVD Parade, but the parade also needs the community

The call went out to youth sports organizations, community institutions and every other group that keeps Thousands Oaks children and adults busy on Saturdays: Take off the morning of May 5 to help protect a valuable community traditi More...

Police plan to crack down on drivers who pick up day laborers on Hampshire

During the morning hours through Mon., Jan. 22, the Thousand Oaks Police Department will increase efforts to enforce "no stopping" restrictions on Hampshire Road, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More...

Beginning another term

TAKING THE OATH- Joe Gibson, left, Mike Berger and Susan Holt are sworn into office to serve on the board of directors of Conejo Recreation and Park District. They were reelected in November. More...

Planning commissioners are reappointed

Daryl Reynolds and Tina Grumney were reappointed to serve on the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission on Jan. 9. Each Thousand Oaks City Council member appoints a representative to the planning commission. More...

Seniors may apply for Goebel Senior Center board

The Goebel Senior Center Commission Inc., a nonprofit community service organization, is composed of 15 seniors, age 55 or older, residing within the boundaries of the Conejo Recreation and Park District. More...

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden offers events

The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents the following events. The garden is at 350 W. Gainsborough Road, between Lynn and Moorpark roads, in Thousand Oaks. The Kid's Adventure Garden is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Young T.O. singer to perform national anthem in Hollywood

Juliette Goglia of Thousand Oaks, an 11-year-old singer and actress, has been selected to sing the national anthem at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's 15th annual State of Hollywood luncheon. The event will be noon Thurs., Jan. More...

Senior Congress maps future

The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation will convene the third annual Senior Congress from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. More...

Lime green bait helps boy land a 20-pound rainbow trout

NO EXAGGERATION- Michael Kress, a 9yearold Banyan Elementary School fourth-grader from Newbury Park, came back from Christmas vacation with quite a fish story. More...

Affordable housing discussed

A presentation and discussion about affordable housing in Ventura County will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., Feb. 5 in the meeting room at Esseff Village, 1423 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Halifax, Test Your Reflex bands play at Teen Center

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center will host a high school concert from 7 to 11 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26 at 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Admission is $10 at the door. Tickets are also available at www.ticketweb.com. More...

Make-A-Wish Foundation needs donations for kids

The MakeAWish Foundation of the TriCounties is an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. More...

Exercising First Amendment rights

STANDING FOR A CAUSE- Ed Calaba, an attorney from Newbury Park and a veteran of the Vietnam War, participates in a protest with about 120 other people opposing the president's call to send more troops to Iraq. More...

Developers may grade before filing project maps

The City Council voted to amend the municipal code to allow developers to grade property prior to recording final project maps with the county. More...

Board members reappointed

Virginia Davis, Harry Selvin and Jerry Lewi were all reappointed to the Performing Arts Center board of governors by City Council members Andy Fox, Dennis Gillette and Claudia Bill-de la Pe More...

Conejo Valley Days Parade background

Beginning in 1947, a community parade celebrated the Conejo Valley's pioneer heritage. +1947: "AllDay Circus" parade held at Jungleland +1949: "Circus Days" parade from Conejo School Road to Jungleland +1950: More...

For the record

It was Carol Long, not Lang, who provided last week's outstanding Squirrel of the Month photo. Carol was nice enough, however, to give us credit for spelling "Sammy Squirrel" correctly. More...

Congressman wants to put teeth into laws against animal fights

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Fire season over

The Ventura County Fire Department closed the fire season on Mon., Jan. 15. The forecast weather patterns have reduced the potential for major wildland fires in the area. Fire season opened on June 7 last year and normally runs through November. More...

Nothing beats a fairy tale

TELLING TALES- It was standing room only at the "Feed Your Imagination" fairy tale story time featuring actor and storyteller Scott Burden at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library on Saturday. Both the T.O. More...

Another Eagle in the Conejo Valley

SERVICE TO OTHERS- Curtis Kinzer Brown, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 761 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest in Scouting. More...

Teen center has slate of trips planned

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, offers trips for teenagers. Teens ages 12 through 17 are welcome; space is limited. For more information, call (805) 494-5156. Register at www.thousandoaksteencenter.com. More...

Antiques to be appraised at charity lunch

National Charity League Inc., Conejo Valley Chapter, will host its annual luncheon, "35 Years of Giving," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues., Feb. 27 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Taste by candlelight

The Winter Candlelight Tasting at Leeward Winery will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Jan. 27 and 28 at 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura. There is no charge. The cellar will be lit by candles as guests sample wine releases. More...

Exhibitors, vendors, needed for T.O. Arbor/Earth Day event

Ecofriendly vendors, exhibitors and sponsors are being sought for the city of Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day celebration. The 10th annual event, which draws approximately 5,000 visitors, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Free library program shows how to use website

The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library will present a free program to familiarize people with the library from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Fri., Jan. 19 at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...