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Ventura County Fire Department names new information officer Bill Nash has joined the Ventura County Fire Department to serve as its public information and marketing officer. His position supports the efforts of Capt. More ... A new scam targets debit card users By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Most people don't think about it. They go to the gas station and swipe their cards at the pump to fill up the tank- assuming that the charges will be justly deducted from their bank accounts. But the convenient transaction isn't always safe. More ... Man shows gun, robs two women of their jewelry A little after 1 p.m. last Friday, a man entered the Just For Guys clothing store at 2238 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. After some browsing, he pointed a semiautomatic handgun at two women who were working at the store and demanded their jewelry. More ... City tries to stop mansionization in one of its oldest neighborhoods By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com On Tuesday the City Council will continue last week's public hearing to decide whether or not a 0.8-acre lot at 718 N. Rancho Road can be subdivided into two lots. More ... Ventura fire department names Jamison new marshal Christina Jamison has been named the county's new fire marshal. She took over the position Sept. 9, replacing Diane Morgan, who is retiring. Jamison has been a fire prevention officer for the Ventura County Fire Department for more than 12 years. More ...
TOTAL LOSS- Ventura County Firefighter Kyle Arledge from Fire Station No. 30 soaks the smoldering remains after a Sunday fire consumed the inside of a motorhome on Drayton Avenue in Thousand Oaks at around 11 a.m. No one was injured. See a related photo on page 17. More ... Biggest block grant from city of T.O. goes to Area Housing Authority Area Housing Authority got the biggest portion of federal Community Development Block Grant funds spent by the city last year, according to a city report. AHA received about $337,000 for affordable housing improvements. More ...
FUN AND GAMES- Boys & Girls Club Board of Governors chair Cal Johnston, third from right, celebrates with residents during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Boys & Girls Club of Conejo and Las Virgenes at Colina Middle School in Thousand Oaks on Monday. See story on page 12. More ... SWAT officers surround home after family dispute Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team members from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department surrounded a home in the 100 block of Teasdale Street in Thousand Oaks on Friday at about 2:20 p.m. More ... Some oppose fluoridated water By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Several Oak Park mothers tried in vain to convince the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to rescind its decision to add fluoride to tap water starting in October. They testified about the perceived hazards of fluoride at the MWD board of directors' Aug. 20 meeting ... More ... Newbury Park man pleads guilty to distribution and possession of child pornography Richard Aluise, 35, of Newbury Park, recently pleaded guilty to one count of felony distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Photobucket.com, a photo sharing website, reported to law enforcement in November 2006 that a subscriber had uploaded child ... More ... Unlicensed paving company may be operating in county The Ventura County district attorney's office announced a warning to residents that an unlicensed paving company may be operating in the county. More ... For the record Due to a production error, a photograph was incorrectly identified in last week's edition as Carnegie Hall in New York. In a Sept. 13 article regarding a school board hearing on school closures, we incorrectly referred to Jeff Baarstad as the assistant superintendent of instructional services. ... More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Eighth-grader Johnny Hadzipetros carefully looked over his grand opening speech, handwritten in pencil on looseleaf paper. He had nothing to worry about. After all, Johnny was the first Boys & Girls Club member at Colina Middle School, having joined in early 2006. He knew what he was t... More ...
BRUSH FIRE SUBDUED- A fire was quickly put out by the Ventura County Fire Department on Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. This shows the view from Arroyo Vista looking toward Camino Dos Rios near Ventu Park Road. Expensive homes might have been engulfed had firefighters not responded as quickly as t... More ... Lupe's Restaurant applies for entertainment- mariachi music Will Lupe's Restaurant, at 1710 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., be allowed to have live mariachi music playing in their Mexican restaurant? That's one of the questions that tentatively will come before the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission Monday. More ...
Photos by BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers 'THANKS, DAD'- Chris Erickson of Thousand Oaks pushes his three children, from left, Liz, 7, Isabella, 2, and Annaliese, 5, across the finish line of the 5K run. The Ericksons were participating in the Alliance for the Arts Fun Run at The Lakes in Thousand Oak... More ... Stroller Strides program promotes women's health In recognition of National Women's Health and Fitness Day on Wed., Sept. 26, Stroller Strides is stressing the importance for mothers to make time for regular physical activity and make smart health choices. More ... Newbury Park High plans College Information Night Conejo Valley Unified School District will present College Information Night for students and parents on Wed., Sept. 26 at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road. The event is free. A college fair will be in the gym from 6 to 8 p.m. Representatives from more than 90 colleges a... More ... Teen Center hosts workshops The Thousand Oaks Teen Center will host the following teen workshops: Successful Learning and Test Taking, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tues., Sept. 25, $10. Slow Down and Lose Weight, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 26, $10. The center is at 1375 E. Janss Road. More ... League of Women Voters celebrates 50-year members The League of Women Voters of Ventura County will honor 50year members of the league from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today, Sept. 20 at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Fifty years ago, the league was founded in Ventura County. More ...
SAFETY FIRST- Ventura County firefighter Mark Frailey dons a protective mask and checks his breathing apparatus Sunday morning before entering the burned-out carcass of a motor home on Drayton Avenue in Thousand Oaks. Work-related carcinogens accumulate in a firefighter's body over the c... More ... Bonsai Society holds exhibit at Gardens of the World The Conejo Valley Bonsai Society will hold its fourth annual Bonsai Exhibition and Demonstration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 6 and 7 at the Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. The exhibition will be at the resource center in the gardens and will displ... More ... Mount Boney 4-H Club gets new name, officers The Mount Boney 4-H Club introduced its new name, the Conejo Valley 4H Club, and installed new officers at the September general membership meeting. More ... Dance the tango, milonga Paiva Dance Academy will host an Argentine tango/ milonga dance at 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 22 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 costs $1... More ...
QUIET TIME ALONE- A Jewish woman spends a few reverent moments by the lake in Westlake Village last Thursday as she participates in a Tashlich ceremony. During a Tashlich, Jews symbolically cast away their sins by throwing bread into a body of water. The Jewish High Holidays continue; Yo... More ... Toastmasters challenges speakers with contest Nine Toastmaster clubs in Thousand Oaks and Moorpark will sponsor a Humorous and Evaluation Contest at 9 a.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. The event will feature speakers who have already won in their local club competition, contin... More ... Junior Women's Club invites new members The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club will host its annual new member social for prospective members at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 27 at the home of Brooke MacLean in Westlake Village. The casual event is a way for interested women to meet active members and learn more about the club. Cockt... More ...
FATHER AND DAUGHTER TIME- Westlake High School senior Christina Piere and her dad, Jim, both Thousand Oaks residents, enjoy looking at Mustangs during the Classic Mustang and Ford Car Show at The Commons in Calabasas on Sunday. It was obvious during Sunday's show that "Grabber Yellow" was a popul... More ... T.O. Rotary Foundation sponsors 'Las Vegas Cool' The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will present "Las Vegas Cool" at 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 7 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. The evening will feature Vegas-style games, entertainment, food, prizes and live auctions. More ... Auto Show coming to Westlake The 22nd annual Westlake Village Auto Show will be at 10 a.m. Sun., Oct. 7 at Countrywide Financial Corporation, 31303 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The show, which is free to the public, will feature American classics, antiques and sports cars in more than 51 categories. Awards will be pr... More ...
'THIS ISN'T WORK'- Newbury Park High School's cross country team members, from left, Brandon Rista, 15, Courtney Chason, 16, and Alex Wood, 15, are having lots of fun as they participate in a recent car wash to raise money for their team. If high school groups give enough notice, we'll publiciz... More ... Conejo Valley Relay for Life needs teams Newbury Park High School will host the Conejo Valley Relay for Life Sat. and Sun., Oct. 13 and 14 at 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Teams of up to 12 people walk the track around the football field for 24 hours. The teams raise money by collecting donations and pledges. The f... More ... Charity banquet set for ballroom at Four Seasons The Women's Resource Center of Thousand Oaks will host its annual charity banquet, "A Season for Change," at 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons Grand Ballroom, 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village. The event includes a gourmet dinner, awards presentation and silent and live auctions. More ... Register early for Fat Tire Fest The Concerned OffRoad Bicyclists Association, better known as CORBA, will present Fat Tire Fest 2007 and its 20th annual fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 14 at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. More ...
Thumb sucker Does anyone know how to cure a thumb-sucker? My son is now 4 years old. Six months ago, the dentist told me that my boy needed to stop sucking his thumb by the age of 4 or he'd push his teeth out and would need braces. So my wife and I officially began "Mission: Abort Thum... More ...
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Knee surgery went well for Archie, Casa Pacifica's therapy dog, a veterinary hospital spokesperson said last week. Casa Pacifica is a residential facility in Camarillo that treats abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More ... Child advocates sponsor walk/run fundraiser Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, will sponsor a 5K walk/ run fundraising event Sat., Oct. 13 at College Park on Rose Avenue in Oxnard. CASA, a program of Interface Children Family Services in Camarillo, provides specially trained volunteers to help individual at-risk chi... More ... Catholic church presents fall festival St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church will present its Fall Festival the weekend of Oct. 29 and 30 at the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. The family dinner will be Saturday night from 6 to 10 p.m. with food, children's crafts and entertainment. Advance tickets are available. More ...
The Ventura County Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 27 at a new location, the Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. The meeting will begin with questions and answers by several experts followed by a rose s... More ...
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. •The Conejo Valley Art Museum is seeking an ArtWalk coordinator for ArtWalk 2008. More ...
Tifa Chocolate has announced the launch of its new website, www.tifachocolate.com. "Our mission is to promote the experience and pure enjoyment of quality chocolate," said Mike Ashamalla, founder of Tifa Chocolate. "Chocolate is complex in a way similar to wine. We want to educate co... More ...
The American Jewish Committee Los Angeles Chapter, in honor of Rosh Hashana- the Jewish New Year- and Yom Kippur, is supporting a New Year's resolution to reduce energy consumption in the home. More ... Memorial group aids in travel security The Kaplan family of Agoura Hills has announced the launch of The Global Safe Haven Network, the first program of the Alyson Ilene Kaplan Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization set up in memory of their daughter Alyson, whose life was taken while traveling in Europe in January 20... More ...
September is National Preparedness Month, and the National Fire Protection Association has suggestions to help the public prepare for a disaster before one strikes. "Get Ready! Preparing Your Community for a Disaster" is a disaster preparedness guide developed by the associa... More ...
The community is invited to the Thousand Oaks High School Lancer Band's annual pasta dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 at the high school, 2323 Moorpark Road. Guests may dine inside the cafeteria or outside under lights. Ensembles from the band will perform throughout the evening. More ... HOA group to host conference at Hyatt Westlake The Channel Islands Chapter Homeowners Association's "Viva Las Vegas" expo and conference will be Fri., Oct. 12 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., in the Westlake Village portion of Thousand Oaks. More ... Arts Council announces new members Several new members have joined the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. The new board members are Ilodora Elowitz of Newbury Park, member-at-large and sculptor; Rich Brimer of Simi Valley, director of membership and painter; and Gary Mallaber of Thousand Oaks, member-at-large and musi... More ...
Telephone customers in California can still request this year's one-time long-distance telephone tax refund. The refund of previously collected federal telephone excise taxes is owed to "just about anyone who paid a phone bill in the last several years," according to an IRS spokesperson. More ...
NICE MOVES- Clayton Mosbey, 14, an Oaks Christian School eighth-grader, shows his style and wins a hula hoop contest in the Conejo Creek Park North pavilion during the All-Corvette Car Show in Thousand Oaks on Sunday. More ... Californians are buckling up Seat belt usage by California motorists is at a record high, 94.6 percent, according to an annual survey commissioned by the state Office of Traffic Safety. That's an improvement of more than 2 percent during the past two years. In 2005, the figure was 92.5 percent. In 2006 it rose to 93.4 per... More ... Ventura Harvest Festival will feature HyJinx The Ventura Harvest Festival will take place Fri. through Sun., Oct. 5 through 7 at Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The festival includes an arts and crafts show, entertainment on an outdoor stag... More ... Westlake High student makes dean's honors list Brian Schroer of Thousand Oaks earned a 4.0 grade point average for the 2007 spring semester dean's honors list at UC Berkeley. Schroer is a senior with a major in anthropology. He attended Westlake High School. More ...
Photos by JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LOOKING GOOD ON HORSEBACK- - The Foxfield Riding Club drill team enters the Ventura Farms arena to welcome the audience to the Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship fundraiser on Saturday at Ventura Farms in Thousand Oaks. Ride On provides riding lessons and more fo... More ...
CHAMPS- The So Cal Diamonds traveling fast-pitch team won a major tournament in Riverside earlier this month. This year is the team's second season and their first tourney in the 16andunder division. They rebounded from an opening loss to win five consecutive games to take the crown. More ... Sales begin for Bella Vista office condominiums Bella Vista, an office condominium project in the Conejo Valley, is available for pre-sale. The commercial offices are expected to be completed in October. The 43,000-square-foot project offers office suites ranging in size from 1,200 to 8,920 square feet. The entire building is also avail... More ... Information to be shared on U.S. military academies Young adults who are interested in attending one of America's military academies are invited to one of two Academy Information Nights scheduled for 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 24 at Thousand Oaks High School cafeteria, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, and 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 25 in the Adolfo Camarillo Hi... More ... One-act plays coming to Ojai The Ojai Art Center Theater, a nonprofit community ensemble, will present its annual One Act Festival on Sept. 21 through 30 of seven short pieces culled from the Humana Festival of New American Plays based in Kentucky. More ... |
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