January 24, 2008 RSS feed / Community

City looks again at passing tough new anti-smoking law

The City Council voted 4-0 to send a proposed change to the municipal code back to city staff members for more work. More...

Consultant will get the word out about bicycle safety

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...

Dear Consumer Advisor...

A voice on the line

Has the human element left us forever? Those automated phone menus that customers often hear can be annoying, impersonal and openly discouraging. More...

Winter art gallery is hosted today

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. More...

Local man leads 1 million Elks

Richard Goldner remembers when he visited Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles on Flag Day five years ago. More...

Likes visiting the Conejo Valley

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. More...

City manager to address Toastmasters

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. More...

Volunteers needed to help wildlife care organization

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. More...

Anti-Defamation League hosts Holocaust education workshop

"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...

Women's club meets for lunch

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. More...

Teen center to present concert for local high school students

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...

Bird watchers showcase their February events

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...

For the record

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...

Chamber to host economic forecast

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. More...

Mobile home residents form coalition in response to closure ordinance

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. More...

Plans for Lang Ranch Park go back to the drawing board

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...

Tax agencies offer filing tips for '07

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. More...

Dennis Prager to lecture about anti-religion on campuses

Radio talk show host Dennis Prager will speak at 8 p.m. Mon., Jan. 28 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. More...

Tell us how your significant other entered your life

Give us the printable details

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...

Assistance League helps needy children

Assistance League of Conejo Valley has helped provide new school clothing and shoes to 1,160 elementary school children. More...

Working for the good of everyone

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. More...

Girl Scouts offer cocoa, crafts to prospective members

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...

Squirrel of the Month

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. More...

Goebel Senior Center announces future events

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. More...

BINGO equals smile

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...

Church will offer community a snow day to help food bank

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...