At 6 p.m. next Tues., June 24, the City Council will consider the adoption of a new ordinance prohibiting smoking in restaurant dining areas and many outdoor public areas. More...
The story about Don Meyer, the selfdescribed patriot who gets upset about improper care of the U.S. flag, mentioned that he went through boot camp in the U.S. Army. More...
The city of Thousand Oaks Sports Facilities Endowment Fund grants application period will end at 5 p.m. Mon., June 30. More...
In the past, eating raspberries and blackberries meant picking fruit from thorny bushes. Today, reaping the berry harvest means nothing more than a trip to a farmers market or grocery store. More...
For the sixth consecutive year, the city of Thousand Oaks is being honored as a "Ventura County FamilyFriendly Employer. More...
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
In his more than three decades as an honored journalist and broadcast reporter, Chris Wallace has not been a stranger to controversy. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers HEARING FROM LOCAL FOLKS- Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) second from left, meets with Camarillo residents Jeri Cowley, left, and Ginny Bryce, right, and with Regina Risolio of Thousand Oaks to discuss More...
Westlake High School class of 2005 alumna Christina Lamb has received the Donald W. Spiro Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. The award is presented by Wagner College, Staten Island, N.Y., to its top graduating senior. More...
The Ventura County Fire Department will host its annual Junior Fire Academy for teens ages 13 to 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday. 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. More...
Arby's is holding a community fundraiser to raise money and awareness for youth mentoring. More...