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August 23rd, 2007
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Women help nurture a new generation
HAPPY TO HELP--Mia Cheng, 2, of Newbury Park is watched by Kathy Farshidi, Kay Baumbach and Ann Nelson, members of the Westlake Woman's Club, which donated $13,000 to the Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning facility this summer. More...
Amgen cutbacks will hurt, the question is 'How much?'

Using a variety of procedures including laser technology, Dr. Franz Michel helps his patients to see. But Michel's future, as well as the future of his many patients from Amgen, is now unclear. The biotech giant announced last week it will restructure by reducing staff 12 to 14 percent--t... More...

Countrywide also announces layoffs; 500 receive pink slips

Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, has begun laying off staff. According to a report released by the company, about 500 positions have been eliminated across the country. More...

 Community
•Gas company is checking pipelines under the city
"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
•Volunteers are needed by Habitat for Humanity
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 Health & Wellness
•Top 10 weight loss tips for teens
According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of young people ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope. More...
•Lupus support group hosting guest speaker
•Help children deal with images of tragedy
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 Dining & Entertainment
•'King Lear' is staged at CLU
It is hard to believe that the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival has been around for 11 years, providing Conejo Valley drama fans the opportunity to see low-cost, professional productions of the works of William Shakespeare each summer. More...
•To perform on Labor Day
•Get bobbed before going out on the town
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., AUG. 23 Healthcare Discussion Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Speaker: Dr. Keith S. Richman, healthcare industry executive, talks about healthcare issues, reform measures. $30 members, $35 nonme... More...
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 Schools
•Make the move easy for college-bound students
At this time of year, many parents are helping their college-bound children pack up and head off to university. Steve Yapp, owner/operator of PODS of Ventura County and Santa Maria, offers some tips to make the move easier. More...
•Banned books will be displayed at CLU
•Funds expand and upgrade CSUCI campus
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 Sports
•Youth basketball ends, opens again
The Westlake National Junior Basketball League completed another six-week summer season with its championship games on Aug. 19 at the Westlake High School gym. More than 200 boys and girls participated in Championship Day. More...
•Locals lift Bruins to No. 14 preseason ranking
•Sullivan emerges as top distance runner at TOHS
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 Business
•Large commercial building sold in Thousand Oaks
The Tri-County office of CB Richard Ellis recently announced that it assisted with the sale of a large building in Thousand Oaks. The 49,000squarefoot industrial property at 2101 Corporate Center Drive was sold by the Wood Family Trust to Panattoni Development Co. for $7.2 million... More...
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 Pets
•Pet reality show seeks families
A Los Angeles casting agency is looking for people to appear on a new family reality show called "Petfinders" for the Animal Planet network. The TV show will be shot during the next two months. More...
•Pet of the Week
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 Police
•Blotter
Newbury Park At the times, dates and places indicated, the following subjects were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving: a male, 31, at 10:18 p.m. Aug. 4 at Rancho Dos Vientos Drive and Lynn Road; a male, 29, at 9:06 a.m. Aug. 5 in the 600 block of Avenida Del Platin... More...
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 Faith
•Alpha Course coming to St. Patrick's
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church will offer the Alpha Course free of charge to the community with two identical sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Mon., Sept. 3 and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 6. Classes meet in the church's Buena Vista room, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks, just... More...
•Disaster aid foundation seeks volunteers to train
•OneSpirit nominations open
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 Family
•Program encourages county child-care workers to pursue higher education
Debbie Blumenthal credits a little-known stipend program for childcare professionals with helping her get through college. The preschool director of Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks earned a bachelor's degree in childhood development earlier this year. More...
•Hyatt Westlake to present Peter White
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 Letters
•An open letter from the Ruiz family
Sandra Ruiz's immediate family would like to express their gratitude to all the people that have shown their support to Sandra, and to us, at this difficult time. More...
•HOAs are only as good as their boards of directors
•Don't hold your breath waiting for hydrogen vehicles
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 Editorials
•Not the best of times for Conejo Valley
While cold hard statistics say unemployment is down, the numbers are meaningless to Amgen and Countrywide workers who will soon be handed their final paychecks and, if they're lucky, severance pay. In the case of Amgen, the company is offering a voluntary transition program that gives ca... More...
•Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•Enjoy Views Of The Lake And The Carlisle Inlet
This multilevel Lake Sherwood estate home has views of the lake and the Carlisle inlet. The five interior and exterior levels include a rooftop terrace. Exterior amenities in clude view-oriented patios, balconies and decks, a spa pavilion, entry with twosided fountain and two gar... More...
•On A Cul-De-Sac In Woodranch
• Julio Gomez
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