When five Marines in dress blues appeared on their doorstep in Thousand Oaks at 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26, Vicki and Mike Melia knew their son Lance Cpl. Anthony C. Melia had been killed in Iraq. "I watched my wife die inside as she made a sound like I've never heard coming from somebody befor... More...
Conejo Valley Unified School District is knee-deep in talks with an energy-conservation consulting company that by July will transform the district into an energy- and water-saving machine. Energy Education, Inc. has exercised its program in 878 districts in 46 states, including succes... More...
SNOW DAY--White frosting tops mountains north of the city. The brisk weather combined with precipitation to create a visual delight for residents of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. This view was photographed from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. More...
Hands will be washed more frequently- - often to the tune of a familiar ditty- at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. To those who hear hospital employees singing "Happy Birthday" or "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or reciting the alphabet song: Don't be concerned. More...
More ways people can protect themselves from germs: +Live as healthy a lifestyle as you possibly can: Get rest, eat well and don't let yourself get run down. +Don't touch your face. +Sneeze on sleeve instead of your hand. +Send home sick employees. More...
THURS., FEB. 1 Black History Month Democratic Club of Camarillo celebrates Black History Month, 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. George Corbin, CLU adjunct professor, speaks about Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. Public invited. Joan or Bob Rust (805) 484-6... More...
The Zonta Club of Conejo Valley is accepting applications for scholarships and the Young Women in Public Affairs award. The deadline to apply is Wed., Feb. 7. Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded to women seeking to acquire additional education and skills in order to re-ent... More...
CHEERFUL- The Newbury Park High School Competition Cheer Team took first place in the recent Junior Varsity Cheer category at the Pacific National Championships in Los Angeles. Among the 22 who participated were, from left, Team Captain Alicia Fierro, Ashley Strong, Dylan Ruby, Aubrey Ryan ... More...
WineStyles, a national franchise demystifying the wine shopping experience, has opened its fifth Southern California location and first in Thousand Oaks at 193 N. Moorpark Road in the Janss Marketplace. WineStyles organizes its wine by color and style, instead of by varietals and reg... More...
ANOTHER RESIDENT NOW FAMOUS- Dave Cragoe of Thousand Oaks shot this fantastic creature in front of a neighbor's house on Wellesley Drive. Cragoe, who will be sought by thousands who want his autograph (squirrels and people), said the bushy-tailed subject is feasting on firethorn berri... More...
Newbury Park Shots were fired Jan. 25 in the 700 block of Morelia Court. Thousand Oaks Police responded to a fight Jan. 20 in the 2200 block of Michael Drive. A vehicle was burglarized Jan. 20 in the 500 block of Avenida del Platino. A narcotics violation was reported Jan. 20 at the... More...
"The purpose of life is the ex pansion of happiness." - - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Several years ago we were blessed to have Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of "The Four Agreements," come to our center and present a seminar. While dining with him prior to his presentation, I asked wha... More...
I once found the TV remote in the refrigerator. Why? I have a 3-year-old son, that's why. My son has placed things in strange places. And he's lost a few things permanently. My son was responsible for permanently losing my wife's digital camera. She must've put it someplace where ... More...
LOCAL CONNECTION- Director Shane Drake, right, sets up a shot during Red Van Pictures' production of a music video, "I Was Right, You Were Wrong," performed by the New Year's Day band. Red Van Pictures of Westlake Village has produced several music videos. More...
It never ceases to amaze me how folks like Mr. Van de Walle ("Global warming a hoax that's promoted by media," T.O. Acorn letters, Jan. 25) try to deny the fact that the planet is warming by employing tricks like obfuscation or bait and switch. More...
The brutal reality of war has now visited the people of Thousand Oaks. One of our own, 20-year-old Anthony C. Melia, has given his life in service to our country. Words seem pitifully inadequate, but we offer our sympathy and express our sorrow to Melia's family and friends. More...
Marilyn Dunn Tornell and Margaret Dutton have partnered and are now shareholders at Aviara Real Estate. "The company we now keep at Aviara is by far the most powerful collection of agents in the business, and we are proud to share ownership with such a notable and wellrespected... More...
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