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Gas company is checking pipelines under the city By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com "Smart pigs" are being launched through gas pipelines in Thousand Oaks by the Southern California Gas Company. The hightech pieces of equipment are called pigs because they make a squealing sound as they move. More ... In broad daylight, man robs two at gunpoint An unidentified man confronted a customer and employee on Monday, showed a gun and stole jewelry and cash. At 3:54 p.m. Aug. 5, a female customer entered the Décor Store in the 3900 block of E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More ... Volunteers are needed by Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County needs people for its Special Events Team. The team will work with volunteers and staff to organize future events. The organization is looking for people who have a desire to help in the community and who can coordinate parties and events. More ... Commanding officer tells about U.S. efforts in Iraq By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com This time last year U.S. commanding officers throughout much of Iraq's Al Anbar Province- which includes Baghdad and Fallujah- were faced with an explosion of violence from insurgent gunmen, namely Al Qaeda fighters. That trend, however, has begun to turn across the country's western provi... More ... Question arises: How is bail set in cases involving capital crimes? By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com The question of how bail in Ventura County is determined arose after it was reported that bail was set at $1.5 million for Calvin Leonard Sharp, 27, who was arrested on suspicion of one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. More ... Public invited to speak on possible public school closures By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com The time is approaching for residents, parents and others to share their opinions on what Conejo Valley Unified School District should do about declining enrollment. At the district's Sept. 4 meeting, members of the Board of Education will listen to public comments. More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Camryn Frederickson is only 8 years old and already a wellknown artist. The Thousand Oaks girl won several top honors for her oil paintings at the Ventura County Fair. Camryn won seven first place awards and a Best of Division honor, the top award for her age group. More ... 'Vette lovers hold show Red Line Corvette's 14th annual car show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16 at Conejo Creek Park North on Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, behind the Grant Brimhall/T.O. Library. Vendors, entertainment, raffles, food, drinks and awards are on the agenda. More ... Cancer foundation hosts lunch meeting Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, Conejo Valley Guild will hold its general meeting and luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 5 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The featured speaker will be Kira Wagner, author and humorist. More ...
Goebel Senior Adult Center will present a variety of programs and trips. For more information and to make reservations, call (805) 381-2744 or visit the center at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. •A summer barbecue will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tues., Aug. 28. Tickets are $6 ... More ...
The members of the Mount Boney 4-H Club of the Conejo Valley participated in the 132nd Ventura County Fair. Club members volunteered as docents in Uncle Leo's Barn, the Small Livestock Barn and in the Youth Expo Hall and exhibited their items made, raised or grown in their 4-H projec... More ... Adult sports leagues open The Conejo Recreation and Park District sports office is accepting applications for the following adult sports leagues. All leagues are open to ages 16 and up. Registration packets can be picked up at all CRPD facilities or downloaded from the website at www.crpd.org. More ...
BLOOMING BEAUTY- The Conejo Orchid Society held a social and bingo night at the Westlake Village Town Center meeting room on Aug. 13. The group consists of about 50 members, and meets the second Monday of each month. For more information, call (805) 278-2205. More ... Labor Day concert is free Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Thousand Oaks Acorn will present a free concert in the park on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3, at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. in T.O. Maxine Nightingale and her band will perform "Right Back Where We Started From," "Lead Me On" and o... More ... Girl Scouts bring Hawaii to Conejo The Girl Scouts of Tres Condados will present a Hawaiian celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 30 at Conejo Community Park, 1175 E. Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Youth ages 5 to 12 are welcome to come and learn about Girl Scouting. More ... Volunteer Opportunities Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More ... Facts available on AmeriCorps Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning offers learning experiences as an AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps is a government-funded community service program that offers opportunities to gain service experience working with young children and their families. More ... Tango/Milonga class for all Paiva Dance Academy will host an Argentine Tango/ Milonga Dance at 9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at 2636 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. An all-level class will take place at 8 p.m. before the dance. The price for both the class and the dance is $20. The class by itself cost... More ...
TOP RANK- Clint Abraham, center right, is flanked by his parents, Mike and Kathy Abraham, as Scoutmaster Bill Gideon looks on. Clint led 23 volunteers on his Eagle Scout project as they refurbished and painted Manna food bank buildings. He's a member of Troop No. 716, which is sponsored by United... More ... Museum slates Appraisal Day The Conejo Valley Art Museum will host Appraisal Day from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 at the Aviara Real Estate offices at 2555 Townsgate Road, Ste. 200, Westlake Village. Experts from Bonhams & Butterfields will provide verbal auction estimates of the items. More ... Helping boomers save for retirement The retirement of the boomer generation and the generations that follow won't be like the retirement of their parents and grandparents, since approximately half of the American workforce does not have access to any kind of retirement savings plan at work. More ... Brandeis plans lunch fundraiser Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Conejo Chapter will host their second annual fundraising luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tues., Sept. 25 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. More ... Lunch scheduled for T.O. Women's Connection The Thousand Oaks Women's Connection luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12 at Naylor's Banquet Center, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. The luncheon will feature A Fair to Remember, Women in Business and guest speaker Gerda Kuykendall, whose topic will b... More ...
FROM FAR AWAY- June Kuramato of the popular band Hiroshima plays the koto, a traditionaJapanese instrument, in a performance last weekend at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza. Kuramatoone of the world's premier kotoists, helps define the band's unique multicultural sound. Hiroshima was the third feature in t... More ... Weavers and spinners will meet, trade, hold workshop The Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., units 115 and 120, Oxnard. More ... Company offers transition help to some workers By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Amgen, having announced it will restructure by reducing staff by 2,200 to 2,600 workers and making other cutbacks, is offering some employees a package to voluntarily leave the company. Those employees have been notified they are eligible for a Voluntary Transition Program, which includes a ... More ... Realtor to be guest of Chamber Prudential California Realty of Calabasas and the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a reception tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Prudential office, 23925 Park Sorrento in Calabasas to welcome Tom Geiser, a top producing realtor, to the office. More ... Tips to help avoid computer problems Consumers and companies are being victimized by spam e-mails offering counterfeit software and pharmaceuticals. For the average consumer, his identity could be in jeopardy or he could unknowingly be funding criminal activity initiated by groups based in Eastern European countries. More ... Limousine service serves T.O. residents American Luxury Limousine is backed by 22 years of experience in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and surrounding areas. The company provides professional services, well-maintained vehicles and affordable rates. More ... |
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