November 6, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Stark ousted from Triunfo water board

Ron Stark, who served on the Triunfo Sanitation District board of directors for 24 years, lost his reelection bid to challenger Michael Paule on Tuesday. More...

State Senate seat might not be decided for days

The candidates for the state Senate's 19th District seat are in a deadlock, and officials from both camps say it could be days before the winner is named. More...

Democrats to meet Wednesday

The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 12 at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Jose Marichal will analyze the results of the Nov. 4 election. More...

Gallegly handily reelected to Congress

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) has clinched his 12th term in California's 24th Congressional District, capturing 126,052 votes (58 percent). More...

Another Eagle Scout

EARNS TOP AWARD IN SCOUTING— Dan Parks, a student at Westlake High School, has reached the pinnacle in Scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout. Dan's service project was making body backboards for his Westlake High School advanced anatomy class. More...

What are you doing to save money this holiday season?

Residents in Conejo Valley are expected to tighten their budgets due to the sluggish economy. What are you doing to save money for the holidays? Spending less on gifts doesn't count. More...

A half-century of service recognized

DIGNITARIES GATHER— The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks celebrates its 50th anniversary. The observation occurred last Saturday night at Hyatt Westlake Plaza. More...

VCFD hires CERT coordinator

The Ventura County Fire Department announced recently that Ramona Armijo has joined the department to serve as the countywide coordinator for its Community Emergency Response Team training program. More...

Artist paints gift for city

Local artist Bob Rickards was commissioned in 2007 by the Stagecoach Inn Museum Foundation to complete an oil-on-canvas rendition of Stagecoach Inn in Newbury Park. More...

November nature hikes will be offered Saturdays at Chumash museum

Chumash Indian Museum will hold special nature hikes 10 a.m. on each Saturday in November in honor of American Indian Heritage Month. More...

Coyotes that lose natural fear of people can become dangerous

Encounters with coyotes could become dangerous when people begin feeding the wild animals. Whether fed deliberately or inadvertently, coyotes quickly lose their natural fear of people and can become aggressive. More...

T.O. celebrates cultural diversity

The fourth annual Cultural Harmony Month celebration for the city of Thousand Oaks was held in October. The city celebrated the cultural diversity among its city hall work force. More...

Moms hold cookie day

The Conejo Valley Moms will hold a "Gobble Gobble Cookie" park day at 3:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18 at Triunfo Community Park, 980 Aranmoor, Westlake Village. Mothers and their children ages newborn to 6 years may attend. More...

Singles meet

Conejo Senior Singles meets 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The group is for unmarried persons ages 55 and up, and is not church affiliated. More...

Water companies agree

Restrictions coming soon on water use

Water rationing, higher rates and other restrictive measures are being considered by Triunfo Sanitation District to curb water use by customers in Oak Park and a portion of Thousand Oaks. More...

Exchange holiday lights for LEDs

Thousand Oaks residents will be allowed to trade in old holiday lights for new strands of LED (light emitting diode) energy saving holiday lights through an exchange event conducted by the city of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department More...

Challenger for board of Calleguas Water District unseats incumbent in Division 2

Environmental scientist Scott Quady will replace 16year incumbent Jeff Borenstein as director for the Calleguas Municipal Water District board of directors, Division 2. More...

Masry loses a third time to Audra Strickland

For the third time in just over four years, Assemblymember Audra Strickland beat out Newbury Park resident and high school teacher Ferial Masry for the 37th District seat. More...

Long-awaited expansion of The Oaks set to open Nov. 15

The construction took longer than expected

Holiday shoppers will want to load up their wallets and put on their comfortable shopping shoes because the two-level, open-air expansion at The Oaks mall will be awaiting them on Sat., Nov. 15. More...

Unitarian forum examines issues

The Community Forum will present a talk by Lisa Lubow of Studies for Global Justice at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 21 at the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. More...

Girl Scouts seek new members at princess party

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast is hosting an "Enchanted Evening" for girls ages 5 to 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Postcard sales will help shelter

The Agoura Animal Shelter is sponsoring a fundraiser for Malibu Pet Companions, the nonprofit group that supports funding for medical care for the homeless pets at the shelter. More...

35 vendors at free boutique

Horizon Hills will hold its fifth annual holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 20 and Fri., Nov. 21 at the Horizon Hills Campus, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. The boutique will feature more than 35 vendors. More...

Audubon Societsets calendar

The Conejo Valley Audubon Society has announced its events calendar for November. Ron Barns will lead a group to Ahmanson Ranch at 8 a.m. Sun., Nov. 16. More...

House of Hope fundraiser will feature dinner, auction

A fundraiser to create Our Community House of Hope will be at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at the North Ranch Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Native plants on sale at Botanic Garden

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden will host a plant sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, weather permitting, at the Kids' Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. The sale features native and water-wise plants. More...

Serving In Uniform

Navy Reserve Seaman Apprentice Dennis G. Stone recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

Time to prepare for an earthquake

Next disaster could happen anytime so everyone should consider all possibilities in advance

The Great Shakeout earthquake scenario will occur at 10 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 13. Thousands of residents will be away from home when the scenario happens. More...

Verizon gives money to help Many Mansions

Many Mansions announced recently its collaboration with Verizon to launch the Think it Through Program, an education program that utilizes resources provided by Thinkfinity.org, an interactive on-line educational program. More...

Republican women donate books

Westlake Village Republican Women Federated recently donated books and a check to Conejo Elementary School librarian Kathy Kurfess. More...