April 26, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Dog walk ends in bloodshed, terror

Fliers letting residents know of a pit bull attack in the area have been posted anonymously in the Village Homes area of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village after a pit bull named Blue allegedly ripped a chunk out of the arm More...

What's up with that?

NEW OFFICES- Construction continues on a two-story, 6,000-square-foot medical building at the corner of Moorpark and Olsen roads. It should be completed by mid-July. More...

Asked at the Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic: Why should people in Thousand Oaks attend Conejo Valley Days events?

TONY SHEPPARD Network manager "It's a tradition. It's nice to have more people involved in the heritage of the area so everyone can feel that sense of tradition." More...

Conejo Valley Days to feature new events

Newcomers, old-timers and those in the middle come together during Conejo Valley Days, where organizers strive to have something for everyone and where tribute is paid to the area's heritage and its future. More...

CVD grand marshals in good company

Candidates in two separate categories are participating in the Conejo Valley Days Grand Marshal race. The Grand Marshal candidate is Irene "the Singing Cowgirl" Brennick. Brennick is running to raise money for the Hospice of the Conejo. More...

Kids go sailing with Boys & Girls Club

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes set sail recently from San Pedro aboard the Irving Johnson, a 110foot, square rigged, two-masted brigantine. More...

Store offers design services

READY TO SERVE YOU- Brothers Dan, holding scissors, and Don Smith, owners of Agoura Sash & Door, are joined by their employees and fellow members of the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce as they cut the ribbon to celebrate More...

Magazine supports soldiers

An interactive military history magazine based in Thousand Oaks, Armchair General , is teaming up with Operation Gratitude to send more than 14,000 issues of the publication to soldiers overseas. More...

Not too long ago I was stopped in traffic on the 101 Freeway. Ironically I rejoiced, as the traffic gave me time to slow down and watch the vultures circling ahead. More...

Strawberry Festival tickets go on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the 24th annual California Strawberry Festival, which will be held Sat. and Sun., May 19 and 20. More...

Providers sought for grant-funded services

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is seeking new bidders and service providers to add to its list of organizations eligible to be notified of requests for proposals and bids. This is a call for new organizations. More...

Oak Park woman hired as Trump's apprentice

Whether Stefanie Schaeffer purposely devised a strategy to fly under the radar of her fellow candidates on this season's "The Apprentice"- and away from the firing squad in Donald Trump's board room- or is simply a poised, behindthescenes More...

Ride On plans open house

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 28 at 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. Lunch will be served by Newbury Park Rotary Club between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. More...

County agency seeks advisory members

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on its advisory council. The purpose of the council is to guide the direction of senior services and programs in the county. More...

For the record

Former city attorney Mark Sellers wrote a letter in last week's edition about Home Depot's proposal for the former Kmart site in T.O. Sellers, it should be noted, is representing Do-it Center. More...

Warnings on dog attacks

Los Angeles Public Health reports that the national medical cost for dog bites was estimated, in 1999, to be around $250 million annually. It's estimated that up to 50 percent of all Americans will be bitten by a dog or cat in their lifetime. More...

Gov. Romney names California leadership team for presidential run

Gov.Mitt Romney (RMass.) recently announced the first 15 members of the Romney for President California Leadership Team, a group of Californians who will support Romney as he begins his 2008 campaign. More...

Parks loses her lease at city hall

Some suggest the action was politically motivated

A crowded and unhealthy environment for city employees was cited as the principal reason that Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks' office lease wasn't renewed at city hall. The issue was on the agenda at Tuesday night's council meeting. More...

'American Idol' contestant has roots in Thousand Oaks

Local girl and "American Idol" Top 16 finalist, Sabrina Sloan has insight into what's going on behind the scenes of the top-rated TV show. More...

Bursting with color

CHERRY BLOSSOM EXPLOSION- - Washington, D.C. isn't the only place with delicate pink blooms of cherry blossoms. Thousand Oaks has its own spectacle at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The gates are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Varied entertainment on tap at CVD

Everlife, one of Radio Disney's top bands (everlifeonline.com), will perform at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 2 in the CVD Arena. Admission is free for those who pay to get inside the CVD gates. More...

Mysterious virus affecting honeybee population

Ventura County beekeepers are concerned about a mysterious virus that's led to a large decline in the honeybee population across much of the U.S. More...

Yard sale to benefit cancer research

The "Walkers for Knockers" team will have a yard sale to raise funds for the Los Angeles Avon Walk for Breast Cancer from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 28 at 2388 Adrian St., Newbury Park. More...

Wildlife rescue hotline launched

WildRescue, a nonprofit wildlife organization based in Malibu, has launched an emergency hotline designed to help people who find injured wild animals. More...

Celebrating Earth and Arbor Day

HELPFUL HINTS- Rosalie Mastrolonardo of Westlake Village, left, asked questions about organic gardening and got answers from Mary Freed of T.O. at the 10th annual Earth and Arbor Day celebration at Conejo Creek Park North. More...

Career center to host job fair

A "Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet" job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., May 17 at West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard. All job seekers are welcome to participate. More...

Promoting environmental awareness

STEP IT UP- - William Carter, a Thousand Oaks environmental lawyer, explains to a packed house the interconnection between global warming, environmental legislation, air pollution regulations and human life during "Step It Up," a nationwide series More...

Women's club presents fashion show, luncheon

The Westlake Women's Club will present its 38th annual philanthropic luncheon and fashion show, "2007 Fashions on Parade," tomorrow, Fri., April 27, at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...