Group looks at solutions to nursing shortage

Ventura County needs nurses. So says a group of experts who met at the Nursing Summit held at California State University at Channel Islands on April 20. More...

Some exercises can help prevent osteoporosis

Exercise can be good for you, but not all exercise is the same. Different types can help different parts of the body and can help prevent different ailments. The key is knowing which exercises to undertake. More...

Total Woman gym celebrates its 40th anniversary

Total Woman is celebrating 40 years in the women's gym and day spa business. The company was founded because choices were limited if a woman wanted to work out without males. More...

THURS., MAY 17

Cinco De Mayo Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Cinco de Mayo Mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. No fee. (818) 889-3150. More...

Students enthusiastic about prom

Seniors in high school still plan and enthusiastically honor the tradition of prom with handsome couple pictures and specially designed boutonnieres. More...

Lamaze preparation classes to begin

Lamaze preparation classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 23 at the Infant and New Parent Education Center at the Crowley House, 2522 Pleasant Way, Thousand Oaks. More...

TOHS band to present a concert in the park

The Thousand Oaks High School Lancer Band will presena concert and picnic in the park beginning at noon Sat., May 19 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. More...

Honda of Thousand Oaks wins President's Award

Honda of Thousand Oaks won its fourth President's Award from American Honda Motor Company. The award is granted to the top 15 percent of all Honda dealers. More...

Pool store manager honored

Mike Exstrom was named Manager of the Year for 2006 by California Pools, a fullservice pool building and design company. The award was presented at the company's annual awards banquet. More...

Uniform store opens in T.O. Sunshine Scrubs, specializing in medical uniforms and accessories, is open at 816 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

"For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to be gin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. More...

Worship services to be held at Westlake Lutheran

Westlake Lutheran Church holds worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at 2630A Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Sunday school for all ages, preschool through adult, begins at 9:40 a.m. Child care is provided all morning. More...

Former Kmart not a good place to open a Home Depot

I am writing to express my extreme concern over the proposed construction of a Home Depot on Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Extends a welcome to Home Depot

I have lived in Thousand Oaks for 40 years and am excited to have a new Home Depot developed at the site of the old Kmart. The fact is that Kmart used to be there and retail is the right use for this site. More...

Dog was improperly cared for by animal shelter

California's Food and Agricultural Code requires that any dog suspected by animal control of being vicious is entitled to a hearing to determine its fate. More...

It makes sense to provide year-round shelters

Warm weather is good news to most of us, but it's bad news for people without homes in Conejo Valley because they literally lose the temporary roofs over their heads. It also is bad news for firefighters and homeowners. More...

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