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July 12, 2007  RSS feed
BLUE COLLAR KIDS--Colin Stern, left, and Matthew Bright, both 4 of Thousand Oaks, enjoy bulldozing the dirt on the floor of The Oaks mall after meeting TV character "Bob the Builder" and getting free stickers, hard hats, cones and toy bulldozers. Bob made three appearances last Saturday afternoon, providing photo opportunities and fun for local children and families. More...

Thousand Oaks is requiring an environmental impact report (EIR) from Home Depot before the planning commission considers the proposed building on Hampshire Road on the former Kmart site. Traffic, air quality and noise are among the concerns that triggered the call for an EIR, senior planner Rick Burgess said. More...

It's almost here: "The Four Seasons of hospitals" is how CEO Jim Sherman describes the newly expanded Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. More...

After extensive review and consideration, the Ventura County Board of Education voted 3-1 to adopt a seventh-grade-level science textbook that critics say portrays the theory of evolution as fact and contains other questionable content. More...
Buena Vista Hospice Care will honor past patients and their families by hosting its second annual Butterfly Releasing Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sat., July 14 at Triunfo Community Park in Westlake Village. The butterfly has been adopted as the symbol of Buena Vista Hospice because it represents transition and transformation. More...
James Torme, a jazz singer and the youngest son of the late legendary jazz great Mel Torme, performed July 6 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in a memorable show that included players from the New West Symphony. More...
THURS., JULY 12 Chamber Chat Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast, 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic: "Experience the power of networking." $15 members, $18 first-time visitors. (818) 222-5680. More...
Common applications We're just a few weeks into summer, but many high school seniors are already working on college applications. In the past, some students worried that using the Common Application rather than an institution's own application might harm their prospects for admission. More...
Conejo Valley Little League Juniors All-Stars rise up during a dark moment
With heavy hearts, the Conejo Valley Little League Juniors AllStar team took to the field this past week and competed like champions. These young men, their coaches, parents and fans, were coping with the death of a close friend and teammate, 13-year-old James Street of Thousand Oaks. Street died following a skateboarding accident on July 4. More...
The California Lutheran University Community Leaders Association will host the seventh annual golf tournament Mon., July 16 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. Tournament fees are $175 for individual golfers and $700 for a foursome. The price includes golfing, carts, putting range balls, a tee package, lunch and dinner. More...
When planning a vacation, one challenge may be what to do with family pets. Here's a simple solution: take them along. These 11 tips can help everyone have a fun, safe vacation: •Start small. Do a few day trips first. Next, try an overnight trip, even if it's just a stay with a friend. More...
Newbury Park For suspicion of driving while drunk or under the influence of a controlled substance, a male, 28, was arrested at 11:32 a.m. June 30 at Michael Drive and Borchard Road. The following were arrested for suspicion of being under the influence of controlled substances at the times, dates and places indicated: a male, 20, at 9:55 p.m. More...
Two years ago, Rich Gregory was knee-deep in his studies at Fuller Seminary. He squeezed in triathlon training when he wasn't studying or working at a local church or looking after his 1-year-old son. Little did he know that starting a church and becoming its pastor was right around the corner. More...
Scared My son is almost 4 years old. He's gone almost all four years of his life without really being scared of anything. As a toddler, he used to climb over the couch onto a bordering saucer toy and then onto a nearby table- something like you might see in a dangerous high-wire-type circus act- without any fear at all. More...
Regarding your June 21 article "T.O. Boulevard business owners hear about trade-offs for 'smart growth,'" the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Association's out-of-town design consultant is suggesting four-story buildings lining the boulevard as smart growth for our town. More...
To everything, a season Each morning the sun rises or the alarm rings, heralding our daily rituals, our circadian rhythms. Depending on the time of day, we care for our hunger pains, hygienic needs and necessary communications. More...
It was the pleasant voice of a woman who left a message on Tuesday. She opened by saying there was no need to call her back. As is often the case when somebody starts a message that way, it was a self-fulfilling prophecy; she never once gave her name or phone number. More...
This Northgate former model has 4 bedrooms plus office and 3 baths. Built in 2002 with approximately 3,200 square feet, the home is on a cul de-sac on a more than 15,000-square-foot lot, backs to open space and has views. More...

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