April 12, 2007 RSS feed / Community

What's up with that?

It looks like it could be a castle. It has a turret, lots of square footage and a U.S. flag flying from the top. Many have asked, "What's up with that?" Some are disappointed to hear it's going to be a bank. Just a bank. More...

Amgen gets new financial officer

Amgen announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Bradway as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the T.O.-based company. More...

What do you think about the city's plan to spend $500,000 to paint the Civic Arts Plaza parking structure?

RITA DUARTE Dispatcher for The Gas Co. "I think that's an excessive amount of money to spend to paint a parking lot structure. It doesn't even look like it needs it." More...

Easter with the Elks

HAPPY HOLIDAY- - A pair of 10-year-olds, Enzo Hernandez, left, and Alexi Jensen smile after winning prizes for finding special Easter eggs. The annual event was hosted by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477. More...

Post-parade roundup at The Lakes

A "Post-Parade Roundup," featuring middle school and high school jazz bands, drum lines and color guards, will take place after the CVD parade on Sat., May 5. More...

Children's Bureau offers adoptive parent orientation

Children's Bureau will offer a parent orientation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., April 24 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Freezer burn

You see the signs of it everywhere. Brown trees and shrubs that look like there isn't a bit of life left in them; trash bins overflowing with dried-out foliage, planting beds swept clean following the winter freeze. More...

Leadership Council helps to fill gap for women in need

The year Raquel Montes turned 8, her life took a turn for the worse. Her mother died, and it wasn't long afterward that her father, an alcoholic, remarried. More...

The perseverance of life

After spending much time in the cold Northeast this winter, I am amazed by species' adaptations to survive the winter. Upon returning I also marvel at the chaparral plants' adaptations allowing for survival during intense heat and drought. More...

Wedding gifts make worldwide difference

For Erin Wilhelm-Hilkey, a film production manager, and Eli Tate, an Air Force pilot, their upcoming marriage was a chance to help others begin their lives anew as they began their own. More...

KCLU receives three Edward R. Murrow Awards

California Lutheran University's National Public Radio station, KCLUFM, has received three Edward R. More...

Chamber of Commerce seeks ads for directory

A new and improved Community Directory from the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will be distributed to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the region. More...

Are you having a problem and don't know who to call? Try dialing 211

Anyone who's hungry, homeless or suicidal can call a number for personal help any time of the day or night. It's free and it's easy to remember. Just dial 211. More...

Junior Ranger Day coming to Thousand Oaks

The National Park Service will celebrate National Park Week in April with Junior Ranger Day events at 100 National Parks throughout the country. More...

War in Iraq topic of library meeting

Dr. Dahlia Wasfi will address "The Human Cost of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., April 25 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Global warming rally set for Saturday

Conejo Valley residents concerned about the effects of global warming will rally at 10 a.m., Sat., April 14 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Minor earthquake hits Conejo

Some residents of Conejo Valley were awakened early Tuesday morning by the jolt of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake. According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor hit at 6:27 a.m. More...

The Thousand Oaks Library will present special programs during the month of April as part of "Celebrate Your Library Month," proclaimed by Mayor Andy Fox, and National Library Week April 15 through 21. More...

'My Stuff Bags' receives grant

My Stuff Bags Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides duffel bags filled with new belongings to abused, neglected and abandoned children, has received a $19,860 grant from the Sketch Foundation for its "My Stuff Bags for Los Angeles Ch More...

Serving taxpayers

LEARNING THE PUBLIC'S PREFERENCES- Tom Hare, administrator of parks and planning for Conejo Recreation and Park District, keeps a list of the ideas presented by residents at a recent strategic planning session at the Thousand Oa More...

Artist shows future of walkway

DROP-OFF BECOMES WALKWAY- The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza turnaround will become a pedestrian plaza to provide greater safety for patrons, according to city staff. More...

Savings, retirement advice protects women

Women are making tremendous strides in their financial lives. Female homeownership is at an all-time high, with one-fifth of residential real estate now being held by single females. More...

Young people in foster care face a crisis

Did you know? +In Ventura County, there are about 85 females between the ages of 16 and 19 in foster care. Of these young women, 16 are pregnant or already parenting. More...

Some seniors gambling more than money

There's good news for seniors who may have a gambling problem. A free national helpline offers information and resources. When it comes to gambling, the stakes for many seniors may be higher than they suspect. More...

Writer speaks at GOP mixer

There will be a Ventura County Republican Party mixer at 7 p.m. Wed., April 25 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion. More...

Ladies Workout Express offers Zumba Latin-dance aerobics

Ladies Workout Express is offering classes in Zumba, a Latin dance-inspired aerobics class that burns calories in a cardiovascular training as participants move to a Latin beat. More...