December 18, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT- Two side-by-side storage containers painted with camouflage haven't gone unnoticed by city officials. More...

Brisk cold breezes bring in the bad guys

Even if the weather outside is frightful and the house looks warm and inviting, one should still take time to lock the car. Even better, remove all the valuables and bring them inside, too. More...

Gallegly opposes auto bailout

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) recently voted against the automaker bailout bill. "This bill does not require union members or union leaders to cut pay or benefits. More...

Family of five burned out of northside home

A family of five was displaced after a blaze began in the bedroom of their condominium in the 500 block of Avenida de la Plata on Dec. 12. The two adults and three children escaped injury. Firefighters from Station No. More...

Temple hosts Dec. 25 dinner

Temple Adat Elohim will host the 14th annual TAE 2008 Community Holiday Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day, Thurs., Dec. 25, at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Foundation has membership lunch

The Conejo Valley Guild of Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation will have the annual membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 7 at Wood Ranch Country Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. More...

Dexterity on horseback

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers ON TARGET—Equestrian Cameron Gardner, 13, a Santa Rosa Technology School eighth-grader, throws a spear into a target as she learns mounted medieval games on her quarterhorse, Montana, during a hors More...

A new circle of friends

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers NEWCOMERS WELCOME—Members of the Conejo Newcomers Club enjoy a sunny gettogether at the Corner Bakery in Westlake Village. They socialized on a recent Friday. More...

The Giving Tree returns to The Oaks to offer holiday joy to foster kids

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

A program that provides holiday cheer to foster children is back at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks after a threeyear absence. More...

Boy Scout an Eagle

TOP RANKED— Joe Christian, 14, a student at Newbury Park High School, will soon be honored at Bethany Baptist Church for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. For his project, Joe helped renovate the baseball fields at Sequoia Middle School. More...

Reagan Library extends hours for Christmas exhibit

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum presents the 15th annual Christmas Around the World Exhibit through Jan. 4 at the museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Levett retires from Chamber of Commerce

Mark T. Jessee, board chair of the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced the retirement of longtime president and CEO Janet Levett effective Jan. 30. More...

Cops give safety tips for holiday shoppers

The following tips can help shoppers be prepared and aware during the holiday season. • Dress casually and comfortably. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. More...

The economic slowdown brings more pets to animal shelters

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

In 2007, 94 owners surrendered their cats and dogs to the Agoura Animal Shelter during September, October and November. This year the number ran up to 271. More...

Census Bureau seeks staffers

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring field staff to conduct the 2010 census. Positions are available for enumerator/lister, crew leader assistant, crew leader and recruiting assistant. Pay ranges from $15 to $18.50 per hour. More...

T.O. ends link with Sister City

The Sister City Committee Executive Board recently decided to dissolve the organization after many years of assistance to the city of Spitak, Armenia. More...

All aboard the Thousand Oaks express

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Not too many residents of Thousand Oaks have a genuine train caboose in their backyard. The Hitchings family does. A bright red 1949 Santa Fe caboose arrived at their house in March 2002. More...

Harbor announces holiday schedule

The Ventura Harbor Village announces its upcoming holiday schedule. For more information, call (805) 477-0470 or visit www.venturaharborvillage.com. "California Sleigh Ride" boat rentals are available at 6 and 8 p.m. More...

Stores must follow gift card laws

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Department of Consumer Affairs reminds consumers that California has specific rules regarding gift cards and returns and exchanges. More...

City adopting oak trees to raise money

The city of Thousand Oaks Adopt An Oak Program allows residents to adopt one of the local oak trees. Trees can be adopted in honor or in memory of loved ones, coworkers or friends. More...

Hoops tourney coming to WHS

Registration is open for the Westlake National Junior Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 20 at Westlake High School, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...

Manna needs food and cash

Donations accepted until 3 p.m. Tuesday

With fewer corporate donations, local food bank Manna is struggling to fill the need for food for about 500 more families than last year. More...

Serving In Uniform

•Army National Guard Pfc. Brian Mundy has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He's a 2000 graduate of Thousand Oaks High School and the brother of Fred Sills of Thousand Oaks. •Army Pfc. More...

Gold Award recipient

ACHIEVER—Nadia Safaeinili has achieved the Gold Award, the pinnacle in Girl Scouts. Nadia, a senior at Thousand Oaks High School, helped organize a high school program to help autistic children and their families. More...