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August 2nd, 2007
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'Fore!'
SWINGIN'--Thousand Oaks resident Paul Burridge tees off at the Los Robles Golf Course on Sunday. Unlike many places, golf courses stay busy all year in Southern California. More...
Public hearing to look at proposed water rate hike

An increase in water rates over the next two years for customers served by the city of Thousand Oaks water system will be the topic of a public hearing on Sept. 25. A 12 percent increase is proposed for the first year and a 7.5 percent increase the second year. More...

State law forbids district elections for Triunfo Sanitation

The quest to make the Triunfo Sanitation District Board of Directors an all-elected body took an unexpected twist last week when it was announced that an election to choose board members by district isn't permitted under state law. More...

 Community
•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. Many carmakers are looking at hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems as they seek ways to produce more fuelefficient vehicles. More...
•Residents get advice on leaving or staying during brush fires
•Two more wildfire action meetings scheduled
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 Health & Wellness
•Connecting
The 'I' word I saw an interview with Michael Moore on television recently during which he was asked why American healthcare compares so unfavorably with that of other countries, especially ones with universal coverage. He replied that he thinks it has to do with America's havi... More...
•Iraq injuries benefit from advances in prosthetics
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 Dining & Entertainment
•'Beauty and the Beast' stellar
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut Friday of Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of "Beauty and the Beast" coincided with the announcement from Broadway of the closing of the venerable Disney fantasy after 13 years and more than 5,000 performances. More...
•The Movie Nut
•What's new on DVD this month
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., AUG. 2 Doc Discusses Vets Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Special guest Judith Broder, MD, of The Soldiers Project, speaks about veterans' mental health issues. Public invited. Joan or Bob Rust, (805) 484-6601. More...
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 Schools
•CSUCI gets accreditation
Two local universities made the grade last month. On Tues., July 17 California State University Channel Islands received initial accreditation- official recognition by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges that the educational programs are effective and meet academic standards... More...
•Local students hit milestones in education
•Teen center to offer camps in August
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 Sports
•Patriotism prevails
A United States Marine Corps captain collapsed at the finish line and was carried away by three large servicemen. Another man, from the Army, watched in pain as a sea of crimson flowed from a gash in his leg and onto the pavement below. More...
•Thousand Oaks Big League creeps closer to title game
•Oaks Christian, Oak Park must replace successful, winning quarterbacks
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 Pets
•Eeny, meenie, miney, moe- which beloved pet will have to go?
Time is running out for Sophie, Duke or Marley of Lake Sherwood. By next week, unless a waiver is granted, one of the dogs will have to leave the family that loves them. Sophie is a 13yearold German shepherd with an inoperable tumor. More...
•Pet of the Week
•Evacuation plans should include pets, farm animals
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol: a male, 40, at 6:05 p.m. July 19 at San Carlo and Hillcrest drives; a male, 38, at 4:19 a.m. July 22 at the 101 Freeway and Borchard Road; and a male, 21, at 10:21 p.m. More...
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 Faith
•Chabad of the Conejo will host High Holiday services
Chabad of the Conejo will host High Holiday services in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza. Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated starting Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, and Yom Kippur begins Friday evening, Sept. 21. More...
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 Family
•Young and old love water
FAMILY FUN--Joe Perez of Thousand Oaks plays with his grandson, Tristin Kalani, 2, of Long Beach in the creek at Conejo Creek Park North. Brutally hot weather in early July has given way to reasonably mild temperatures. More...
•Two's company and three's a crowd
•Caterers' golf tourney to benefit food bank
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 Letters
•City should spend the money to enforce its laws
I'd like to address a statement presented in the Thousand Oaks Acorn editorial on July 19 regarding the concept that some people apparently think cities have endless supplies of cash and that constructing parks is how municipalities make money. More...
•Leash law being ignored in T.O.
•Waiting for censure of trustee
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 Columns
•The Nature of Things
Do not disturb A stink beetle, Eleodes armata , is wandering in the oak duff. I can hear it scratching against the smooth backsides of leaves. Up and over all obstacles, at times this creature, commonly called a stink bug, flips onto its back when attempting to negotiate too steep... More...
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 Editorials
•Anti-smoking laws have a dark side
It's easy to understand the city's reasons for passing a law against smoking in public places. The primary justification is obvious; nobody should be forced to inhale somebody else's bad habit. More...
•Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•This Newer Agoura Home Has A Travertine Entry, Curving Staircase And High Ceilings
This newer Agoura home has about 3,150 square feet with a travertine entry, curving staircase, high ceilings, plenty of windows including upper case French windows, and recessed lighting. More...
•Located In An Exclusive Area
•Peggy Kaufman, Jill Struck, JoAnn Tattersall and Sue Djernes
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