The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Mon., March 10: 6 p.m.
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The raise, from $1,591 to $1,750 per month, is a 10 percent increase
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Inside the consent calendar of last week's City Council agenda, a place where items are usually not discussed before being voted on, was a pay increase for council members. The council was asked on Feb. More...
The Conejo Valley Day Care Association is seeking vendors for the 10th annual Stand for Children Day "Party in the Park" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., May 18 at the Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
The Thousand Oaks City Council voted unanimously to pay $150,000 for repairs to Under One Roof, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, where 12 nonprofit agencies pay no rent so they can spend more of their resources to serve those in need. More...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
About 130 local high school students and business leaders departed their classrooms and offices on Feb. 26 and met to discuss the meaning of ethics in today's society. More...
End-of-life issues for aging family members is the theme of a seminar scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., March 11 at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. Dr. Alan C. More...
Registration is open for runners, walkers and strollers to sign up and participate in Senior Concerns' 15th annual Love Run to benefit Meals on Wheels. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers THE PAST COMES ALIVE- Kelly Lewis, 7, left, dressed as the Liberty Bell; Josh Morgan, 6, as Abraham Lincoln; and Layne Consales, 7, as President George W. More...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
A Westlake High School student whose activities include political debate and hospital volunteering is among 250 high school seniors who make up the 20th Coca-Cola Scholars class. More...
The 29th annual California Egg Artistry Show and Sale will be Sat., and Sun., March 8 and 9 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Public viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers OUR CITY'S CJ130- U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks), left, Col. Marilyn Rios, T.O. Mayor Jacqui Irwin, Maj. Gen. William Wade and Maj. Gen. Dennis Lucas celebrate an airplane named for Thousand Oaks. More...
An orientation for adults interested in becoming adoptive parents will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., March 25 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...
World Class Motoring will welcome the region's Porsche collectors and enthusiasts with a special event at 11 a.m. Sun., March 9 at its headquarters and showroom at 5076 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills. More...
Flute player overcomes the odds
DOESN'T MISS A NOTE- The Ventura County Middle School Honor Band is directed by Mike Stone, above. Among the band members is Rachel Flowers, at right, a student at E.O. Green Middle School in Port Hueneme. More...
Many Mansions invites students of all ages to submit artwork for display at the Bowls of Hope Project. More...
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will hold their fifth annual Easter event beginning at 10 a.m. Sat., March 8 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...
The annual CROP Walk is planned for Sun., March 9 at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. CROP is an acronym for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. It helps worthy causes abroad and at home. More...
The Thousand Oaks Women's Club will hold its annual philanthropic event, Heavenly Fashions, at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., March 14 at the Thousand Oaks Inn Banquet Room, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...