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The photo caption gremlins were at work last week. Christian Hutchins of Newbury Park High School was misidentified in a page 1 photo last week. More ... The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of T.O. will present the eighth annual T.O.-Westlake Village Regional Economic Forecast Seminar at 7 a.m. Fri., Feb. 8 at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. More ... When three little boys stood in front of the City Council, the youngest one had to stand on his tiptoes to be seen from behind a small podium. Martin Paras, 8, and his brothers, Stephen, 7, and Casimir, 4, asked only if they could please keep their home. More ... The City Council voted 4-0 to send a proposed change to the municipal code back to city staff members for more work. The change would prohibit smoking in outside areas such as shopping centers, sitting areas, food courts, sidewalks, public events, restaurants and children's play areas. More ... THROW DOWN- Sandy Roughan of North Ranch throws the dice during a craps game at the Friends of Oak Park Unified School District's Casino Night at North Ranch Country Club on Saturday. More ... A unanimous vote by Conejo Recreation and Park District's board of directors has sent the environmental impact report for the proposed Lang Ranch Community Park back for more analysis. More ... Bicycles are allowed on sidewalks in Thousand Oaks, but they still must go with the direction of traffic. Pedestrians aren't allowed to walk in bike lanes. More ... As local residents prepare to file their 2007 income tax returns, state and federal officials unveiled new programs, promised better service and reminded taxpayers to be aware of commonly overlooked credits. Customer service from the State Franchise Tax Board will be improved this year, said John Chiang, California Tax Board chair and state controller . More ... Has the human element left us forever? Those automated phone menus that customers often hear can be annoying, impersonal and openly discouraging. The Utility Reform Network, a statewide utility watchdog group based in San Francisco, offers new strategies to deal with the frustration. More ... Radio talk show host Dennis Prager will speak at 8 p.m. Mon., Jan. 28 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. The subject of the lecture will be "Warning: American College Campuses Today." According to organizers, the talk will focus on the surge in antiSemitism, antiAmericanism and anti-religion found on college campuses throughout the United States. More ... The Meadows Elementary inaugural winter art gallery will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thurs., Jan. 24 at Meadows Elementary, 2000 La Granada Drive in Thousand Oaks. The art gallery will showcase art projects and demonstrations by students in the school's art instructional program, which includes visual arts, dance, ceramics and art appreciation. More ... Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More ... Richard Goldner remembers when he visited Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles on Flag Day five years ago. "To this day, I still get choked up telling the story," said Goldner, whose local lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks provided a buffet lunch to veterans that day. More ... Assistance League of Conejo Valley has helped provide new school clothing and shoes to 1,160 elementary school children. Assistance League volunteers helped the children and their families make their selections, stay within the limit of their shopping vouchers, and get through checkout with all their purchases. More ... A TREE GROWS IN MALIBU- Steve Cohen and his son Jordan, 8, of Agoura Hills plant a tree native to the Santa Monica Mountains as part of TuB'Shevat, Jewish Arbor Day. Forty-five congregants from Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks gathered at Paramount Ranch in rural Malibu to weed nonnative plants and restore natural trees and shrubbery to the area. More ... ENJOYS LIFE HERE- For the last few months, the Donley family of Thousand Oaks has enjoyed watching this egret. He's been a frequent visitor, possibly enjoying their backyard pool. In this shot, he gets a panoramic view from the top of their Thousand Oaks home. More ... Families are invited to join Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast for an evening of cocoa and crafts on Tues., Feb. 5 from 5 to 6:30 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village at 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. More ... Toastmaster Club TOTAL (Thousand Oaks Toastmasters at Lunch) invites the public to a meeting and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 31 in the Oak Room on the third level of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More ... DARING DINER EATS AT THE PEAK OF THE ROOFLINE- - Ed Kloster of Thousand Oaks isn't crazy like some people who send us pictures of them actually feeding a squirrel. That's insanity because squirrels can crack the shells of raw nuts. If they accidentally bit you, you'd lose a finger. Ed is practical. "He likes to eat the peanuts I give him on the peak of our roof," he says. More ... The California Wildlife Center will provide free special volunteer training for the care and feeding of orphaned baby squirrels and opossums in the center's new Baby Care Unit. The training is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27 at the center's hospital in Malibu. More ... "The Relevance of Teaching the Holocaust in the 21st Century" will be held for educators and community members from 4:15 to 8:30 p.m. on four consecutive Thursdays, beginning Jan. 31. An optional fifth session will take place Thurs., Feb. 28. More ... Goebel Senior Adult Center at 1385 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks announces its upcoming events calendar. Exercise classes given will include jazzercise, yoga, tai chi, aerobics, and softball. Foreign language classes such as Italian, French and Spanish are also offered. More ... The Westlake Women's Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 12 at the Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road. Guest speaker is Dr. Ardeshir Farshidi, cardiologist. The theme is Heart Health Month. A healthy luncheon approved by the American Heart Association will be served. Those attending are asked to wear red. More ... LUCKY NUMBERS- Becky Krabel of Thousand Oaks is all smiles as she collects $1,199 from Temple Etz Chaim member Michael Roberts during a bingo marathon. The fundraiser was held at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks on Sunday. More ... A high school concert will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., Feb. 2 at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. Bands playing at the show include Drive A, Jetstream and The Braces. Drive A has played multiple shows across the U.S. More ... Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will have a Let It Snow community event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27 at the church, 588 Camino Manzanas in Thousand Oaks. More ... Conejo Valley Audubon Society will have a meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 4 at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo in Camarillo. More ... Community RSS feed |
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