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May 1, 2008  RSS feed
Conejo Valley Days are in full swing through Sunday
BUBBLING BREW--Jason Cunningham of Simi Valley, left, adds a handful of spices to a batch of his Longhorn Red Chili as Val Wilkins of Thousand Oaks slowly mixes the steaming, bubbling pot. Mark McGuire of Newbury Park, center, jokes with the crew at Conejo Valley Days Chili Cook-Off. More...
Professional burglars target designer eyewear merchants
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Police are seeking anyone who may recall suspicious activity regarding recent burglaries at two optical retailers in T.O. Someone broke into an optometry office near Thousand Oaks Boulevard during the middle of the night last week. And an optical shop in The Oaks mall was burglarized during the night earlier in April. More...

CVD Parade features traditions, veterans, horses and a flyover
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Children will bring their parents to the Conejo Valley Days Parade once again when about 90 groups participate this year in the traditional celebration of Thousand Oaks' roots. The Sat., May 3 event that begins at 9 a.m. More...

 Community
• Man sentenced for embezzling Amgen
Jason Rimmer, 37, of San Mateo was recently sentenced to two years in state prison for embezzling more than $300,000 from Amgen Inc. of Thousand Oaks. More...
• Nature day marred by hot temperatures
• Feedback sought on magnet plan
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Local resident's gluten-free food explodes with popularity
Shari Cole's family struggled for years to find tasty gluten-free foods. Her father suffers from celiac disease, a nutritional disorder which makes him intolerant to gluten. And now that Cole has two teenagers of her own, she's had to search for gluten-free foods to help fight her daughter's gastrointestinal problems, a result of her autism. More...
• Allergies can affect a child's behavior, focus at school
• CLU raises electronic waste awareness campaign to educate college kids on poisonous chemicals harmful to health
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 Dining & Entertainment
• What's new for purchase on DVD
Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...
• Fireside concerts presents Songmakers
• article has image "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
THURS., MAY 1 Candidates Debate Democratic Club of Camarillo hosts Candidates' Night, 7 p.m., Orchid Room, UFCW Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Democratic candidates for 24th Congressional District, 37th Assembly District, candidates for nonpartisan 3rd Supervisorial District race present statements, respond to questions. More...
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 Schools
• State of the school district presentation not a big attraction for residents
Despite the recent outrage over school closures and a budget crisis, only about 40 people- mostly administrators and teachers- showed up to hear Conejo Valley Unified's first "State of the District" presentation at the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center last week. More...
• article has image Demonstrators want more money for public schools from the state budget
• article has image Splishin' and splashin' for Banyan
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 Sports
• article has image Confidence builders
Pitching aces give TOHS baseball team a reason to believe
Aggressive, experienced and highly competitive by nature, right-handed pitchers Jeff Johnson and Chad Smith are the backbone of the Thousand Oaks High baseball team. More...
• State football championships staying put at Home Depot Center
• Coaches now allowed to work with high school athletes on a year-round basis
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 Business
• Moms want something feminine, fun
Mrs. Jones Boudoir, a lingerie boutique in Camarillo, is offering gift certificates for men to give their wives and mothers for Mother's Day on May 11. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
'DON'T JUST SIT THERE, COME AND GET ME NOW'- Cybil is a brown 10-year-old female tabby cat who knows she's pretty. Get her at the Agoura Animal Shelter by asking about identification No. A3802862. Occasionally pets have been already been adopted so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty.gov/. More...
• Road trip tips for traveling with pet dog
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 Police
• article has image Handicapped parking laws are sometimes ignored
Even though it's generally believed handicapped parking spaces are reserved for those who have a blue handicapped placard or special license plate from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, it seems some unusual vehicles are allowed to park in those spaces. More...
• Handicapped parking in depth
• Sheriff's Blotter
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 Faith
• Spring semester coming to Conejo Jewish Academy
The Conejo Jewish Academy will start its spring semester on Tues., May 6 at 30345 Canwood St. in Agoura Hills. The academy is in its fourteenth year of providing adult education classes and courses to the community at large on a wide variety of Judaic subjects. Programs are for Jews of all affiliations and levels of observance. More...
• Locals called to the Torah
• Church to present 'Narnia' play
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 Family
• How to turn everyday baby moments into discovery
Whether trekking to the grocery store, tackling laundry or racing to a meeting, today's parents are busier than ever. As the frenzied pace of daily life becomes the acceptable norm, parents feel it is increasingly difficult to spend quality time with their children, especially infants. More...
• article has image Practice makes perfect
• Mothers love variety of gifts
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 Letters
• Home Depot is funding the drive against Measure B
Two mailers from the same group opposing Measure B were received by residents in April. This group, Citizens for a Strong and Healthy Thousand Oaks, has a major funder, which is corporate giant Home Depot. Revenue and pictures of children playing were the focus. More...
• Measure B is in the best interests of T.O. residents
• Resident doesn't want Home Depot close to her home
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