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Besides being the day when the presidential election is held, Tues., Nov. 4 also presents voters with a variety of local races for school districts, city councils, park boards and water boards. Candidates have until Fri. Aug. 8 to enter the races in Ventura County. The deadline is extended to Aug. 13 if an incumbent decides not to run. More ... Two Thousand Oaks men, both 21 years old, were injured when the truck they were riding in struck a pole in front of Ascension Lutheran Church on Hillcrest Drive at around 4 p.m. Mon., July 7. More ... After nine years of annual assessment rolls in Ventura County increasing by 6 percent to almost 12 percent, the rolls this year went up only 3 percent because the assessor's office lowered the assessments on more than 34,000 homes by more than $3 billion. This effort will save taxpayers nearly $31 million in property taxes this coming year. More ... A rare standing ovation went out to the City Council as it decided to accept the mobile home park initiative and make Erickson's Law an official ordinance in Thousand Oaks. Now, Councilmember Andy Fox said, he'll be able to go home for Thanksgiving dinner. More ... The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in partnership with NBC4 and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing realtime traffic information to Los Angeles area motorists via cellphones. More ... The Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center recently graduated the first class of deputies for this year. The ceremony was held at the Camarillo Community Church auditorium. Supervisor Kathy Long was the guest speaker. More ... An incumbent on the fivemember Triunfo Sanitation District board of directors is up for reelection in November. Longtime director Ron Stark's four-year term is up. He said he plans to run again. Registered voters within Triunfo's district, which includes Oak Park, North Ranch, Bell Canyon, Lake Sherwood and parts of Thousand Oaks, are eligible to run. More ... A local student entering her senior year at Newbury Park High School has won a national award for citizenship and achievement. Hedy Chen received the Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Friends Association (AHFA) in Seattle. More ... The Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley and Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will present Books in the Barn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., July 26 at Ride On, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. Books in the Barn includes storytelling, making horse puppets, petting a pony and refreshments. Children's books will be available for purchase. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers HOURS OF WORK PAY DIVIDENDS- Santa Paula policeman Ryan Smith, a Thousand Oaks resident, and his German shepherd Rex compete in the open division of the Ventura County Police K-9 Trials Patrol Competition. The event occurred at Camarillo High School last Saturday. Points are awarded in obedience, non-voice commands, teamwork and working through obstacles. More ... Ryan Van Ommeren has been appointed interim vice president for administration and finance at California Lutheran University. Van Ommeren came to CLU in 2000 as director of facilities. More ... Richard J. Goldner of Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 was appointed as chairman to the orders' National Public Relations Committee at the 144th national convention held in Anaheim the first week of July. More ... Courtyard Serenades will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursdays July 17 to Aug. 28 in the courtyard at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. More ... Tickets may disappear quickly when a champion illusionist, officially known as the "World Champion of Magic," appears in Thousand Oaks next month. Jason Latimer travels the world dazzling magic lovers with his ability to do the seemingly impossible. More ... Teachers can provide their preschool and elementary classes with a historical educational experience on board the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. School Field Trip trains. The vintage trains depart at 10 a.m. More ... Former three-time United State World Cup team member and soccer legend Eric Wynalda opened a full service, year round soccer academy in June in The Performance Zone at 5321 Sterling Center Drive, Westlake Village. More ... Single adults of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to a regional conference at 7 p.m. Sun., July 27 at the Thousand Oaks Stake Center, 1600 Erbes Road. There will be a presentation on the history of JewishMormon relations. More ... WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HELPING THE HUNGRY- First Neighborhood Day Camp director Nicole Ross, left, and assistant director Megan Kisor talk to campers while standing next to a pile of food. The camp collected donations as part of "Save the World Week." Food items, 424 of them, will be donated to Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank. More ... The Home Depot will host a Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 26 at the store, 2745 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks. The event will include free popcorn and raffle, home improvement vendors, and a visit from the fire and police departments. More ... As part of their 38th annual Invitational Golf Tournament in June, the Westlake Village Men's Golf Club conducted a charity event for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, headquartered at Camp Pendleton. The fundraiser honored Lance Cpl. Anthony Melia, a Thousand Oaks resident who was killed Jan. More ... IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HELPING MANNA- Robert Stirling of Thousand Oaks helps his daughter, Samantha, 2, pile carrots on her plate at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School (VBS) barbecue on Friday. VBS attendees like Samantha and her family enjoyed heaping plates of delicious food at the event, just like Manna food bank clients will. During the weeklong camp, kids participated in competitions and games to collect food and cash donations for Manna. More ... The Associated Women for Pepperdine University will hold a summer fundraiser estate sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 26 at the Conejo Valley Church of Christ, 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A variety of quality items will be for sale. Proceeds will help sponsor student scholarships. More ... The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking residents interested in serving on the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee. There is one opening. Applications are due by Fri., Aug. 8. More ... Westlake Lutheran Church holds worship services every Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 2630A Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Childcare is provided all morning. Visitors are welcomed. For more information, call (805) 497-4888 or visit www.westlakelutheran.com. More ... ENJOYING THEIR VISIT- Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 717 from Thousand Oaks visits the Dairy Queen at Lindero Canyon Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the city of Westlake Village for supper and a behind-the-scenes look at an ice cream parlor. The owner, Rick Silverman, and his staff showed the girls how to make ice cream cakes, waffle bowls and cones. At center, above is Silverman, flanked by Dairy Queen workers Shelly Jones, left, and Vanessa Wilson. The Scouts, who attend either Hillcrest or Oaks Christian schools, are from left: Gabrielle Groll, Hadley George, Maggie Philen, Katarina Bradford and Korah Davis. More ... For the last 13 years, Fran Brough has been at the helm of the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation think tank that has championed many conferences, events and study projects designed to help citizens of all ages. More ... •Morgan E. Mosbey has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Office Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend college or university. The cadet received the scholarship on the basis of comprehensive tests, high school scholastic achievement, and extracurricular activities. More ... Children's Bureau will host an orientation for adults interested in adoption from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., July 29 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Adults may be single or married, English or bilingual Spanish speaking. More ... Community RSS feed |
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