August 2, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Two more wildfire action meetings scheduled

The Ventura County Fire Department will conduct community meetings in Simi Valley and Ojai to inform the public and answer questions on the "Ventura County Wildfire Action Plan: Evacuate Early or Stay and Defend." Meetings have already been h More...

Free screenings available to seniors

The city of Thousand Oaks still has openings for free screenings, for those ages 60 and older, that could help them take action to prevent a stroke. More...

Hydrogen pump on Wendy Drive

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$2 million sound wall approved in consent calendar

A $2-million project to build a sound wall at the intersection of the 101 Freeway and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park was unanimously approved by City Council. More...

Event to help middle schoolers

A fall garden/fashion show and wine tasting event is planned for 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19 in Newbury Park at 169 Newbury Lane. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fun, fashion and friendship. The ticket cost is $20 if purchased before Aug. 10. More...

Upcoming races memorialize those who fought cancer

When his cancer went into remission, David Berney hoped to start running again. He'd participated in more than 20 marathons all over the world and missed hearing his feet hit the asphalt. More...

Fuzzy bears comfort kids

Two-and-a-half-year-old Jack Hurst took a bad fall, and his mother, Andrea, thought he had broken his arm. She rushed him to Urgent Care for an Xray. Frightened and crying, he wouldn't hold still so that the Xray could be processed. More...

Musical event planned for St. Patrick's

Miss California 2006 and members of the Center Stage Opera of the San Fernando Valley will perform selections from classic operatic and musical theater repertoires at 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19 at St. More...

Party brings home dark realities of teen drinking

Stevie Rascon, a 16-year-old Camarillo resident, sits at his family's living room table and downs his fifth consecutive shot of vodka in as many minutes while fellow teenage partygoers egg him on to continue the highoctane drinking game. More...

Loves to play

SWINGIN' AT JANSS- Jumpin Joz Swing Band trumpet player Larry Williams plays a solo for the crowd at last Wednesday's Janss Marketplace Summer Jams concert. Free musical performances are scheduled every Wednesday in August from 6 to 8 p.m. More...

Students find time to relax in summer

Summer is popular with teenagers because it's an opportunity for freedom and fun. Stresses and worries of the academic year disappear. More...

'Mompreneurs' a new stay-at-home trend

Stay-at-home mom? How about stay-at-home CEO? "Mompreneurs" are part of a trend that's becoming more and more prevalent, as millions of business-minded mothers are starting online companies and operating them from home. More...

Sleepy-time ideas to help tired parents

Most parents probably didn't realize how much they enjoyed a good night's sleep until they had children. More...

Serving in Uniform

Navy Ensign Virginia A. Taylor recently completed the fouryear officer development program at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and received a Bachelor of Science degree. More...

Alternative fuels the highest priority of auto companies

The answer to America's fuel problem is all around us: hydrogen, contained in the water that covers more than 70 percent of earth's surface. More...

Residents get advice on leaving or staying during brush fires

A Wildfire Action Plan brochure has been created by the Ventura County Fire Department to give residents practical advance planning tips and tools while firefighters remain on high alert for the next big blaze. More...

City to be represented by lobbyists

Lobbyists are needed at both state and federal levels to bring benefits back to Thousand Oaks. That's what the City Council favored 4-0, with Mayor Andy Fox not present, at the July 24 meeting. More...

Social Services Ad Hoc Committee needs new applicants

The city is seeking residents to serve on the Social Services Ad Hoc Committee. Committee members convene twice a year to evaluate projects and provide funding recommendations. Up to 11 openings are available. More...

Home break-ins up in Thousand Oaks

A rise in the number of home burglaries between January and June in Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Ojai drove a countywide 19 percent increase in residential break-ins, according to a recent report released by the Ventura County Sheri More...

Hypnotherapist to help cancer patients and their families

Paula GettyShearer, a certified hypnotherapist, will lead a free workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 16 at The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Public smoking could be outlawed in T.O.

Lighting up a cigarette in an outdoor public area in Thousand Oaks may soon become a thing of the past. More...

Hospice volunteers help others bravely face death

World War II veteran Bob Dingman knows a lot about bravery. "In service in World War II, I saw brave men in combat. More...

Trade show coming

The annual Business Technology and Marketing Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Office Technology Group Inc. More...

Enjoying Malibu

SEA OF GLASS- Newbury Park resident Merrilee Menna looks at an original glass sculpture named "Fiore D' Mare" by artist Lucy Chamberlain. The Malibu Arts Festival was last Sun., July 29. More...

T.O. boy grows up to write book

Rip Rense, a news reporter who grew up in Thousand Oaks, has written a novel, "The Oaks," based on his childhood. The story features Charlie Bogle, growing up in "a small country town . . . More...

Foster girls may become homeless

Facts about girls who are emancipating out of the foster care system: 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 parenting. More...

T.O. teens want more fun things to do

When it comes to entertainment and recreation for teenagers, Conejo Valley has limited options. Going to a mall or a movie are popular choices, almost by default. More...

Cheerleading clinics scheduled for T.O.

SIXTH-, SEVENTH- AND EIGHTH-GRADERS INVITED- The award-winning Agoura High School Varsity Blue team will conduct two cheerleading clinics at the Boys & Girls Clubs. The first one will be 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. More...

Help available for kids with disabilities

Brain Balance Achievement Centers offer help to children with ADD, AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger's, Tourette's, PDD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). More...

Twilight time

A SUNSET HILLS SUNSET- The sun sets slowly on the western horizon from atop Sunset Hills Boulevard in Thousand Oaks on Monday. A full moon was also visible this week. More...

Booklet available on Santa Monica Mountains

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area booklet is available at the park visitor center and the Satwiwa Culture Center. The full-color booklet costs $4.95. The visitor center is at 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...