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By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com A group that no longer trusts city officials to protect them is hoping that caring residents of Thousand Oaks will come to their aid and help them fight to keep their homes from developers. More ... Businesses face new laws By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Big changes are coming in state environmental laws that will affect large and small businesses, school districts, corporations, cities, universities and other entities, according to Westlake Village attorney Greg Patterson of the firm Musick, Peeler and Garrett. More ... Sidewalk sale to benefit a T.O. charity The Book Bag, a nonprofit community bookstore, will hold its fourth annual sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., May 9 and Sat., May 10 at the store, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hundreds of books will be on sale at prices of $1 for hardbacks, 50 cents for paperbacks and ... More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com "Under construction" seems like an understatement at The Oaks mall, where many brandnew retailers will join renovated or expanded stores later this year. No longer does Marin Drive serve as an entrance to the mall off Hillcrest Drive. Those who once used that option must now enter cl... More ... Group helps protect animals Many generations of animals have lived safer, happier lives because of the founding of one important organization. In 1866, Henry Bergh responded to the animal cruelty of his time by establishing what was the first humane organization in North America, The American Society for the P... More ... NPS gives tips on how to hike safely The National Park Service recommends the following tips while hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: •Carry plenty of water and drink it. Bring at least one quart for short walks. Longer hikes require more than one quart of water. Alcohol is not a good s... More ... Home sales remain sluggish in March March sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes totaled 65. This compares to 65 sold in February and 106 a year ago, according to Patti Hepple, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors. Median sales price for single-family homes in March was $668,270; in 2007 it was $814... More ... Conejo Players holds auditions The Conejo Players are holding auditions for "Social Security" at 7 p.m. Sun., April 27 and at 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 28 and Tues., April 29 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
HAS A SHOT AT THE BIG TIME- Jeff Murray, center, is flanked by Don Hegarty, left, and Brad Lewis. Murray will participate in this Saturday's poker Showdown Tournament at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula. He won a seat for winning the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club's Texas Hold 'em Tournament ... More ... Genealogists gather to learn more The Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will hold its annual seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sat., May 10 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call (805) 379-2067. More ...
FUNDRAISER- Models work the runway at the Westlake Women's Club 36th annual spring fashion event. Last Friday's festivities included lunch boutiques, a silent auction and Fashions on Parade. The fashion show was produced by The Oaks mall and showcased fashions available from its merchants. Procee... More ... Humanitarian award goes to Pardee CEO for efforts in helping homeless Michael McGee, president and chief executive officer of Pardee Homes, will receive the HomeAid Humanitarian Award at the group's fifth annual Hearts Building Homes gala on May 31 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. More ... Times listed for worship services at Lutheran Church Westlake Lutheran Church hosts worship services each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 2630A Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. The public is invited. Sunday School for all ages (preschool through adult) is 9:40 a.m. Sundays. More ... Audubon Society announces May events The Conejo Audubon Society has announced its events calendar for May. Elzbet Diaz de Leon will present "The Carbon Diet" at 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 5 at the Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology at 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. More ... Larry Elder will visit the Reagan Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will host Larry Elder starting at 3 p.m. Fri., May 9 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. KABC 790 will broadcast "The Larry Elder Show" from 3 to 7 p.m. live from the library's Presidential Learning Center. More ... Democratic congressional candidate gets labor endorsement Mary Pallant, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 24th district, serving most of Ventura County and inland Santa Barbara County, has received an endorsement from the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. More ... Casino night will help animals LIFE (Living Is For Everyone) Animal Rescue will host a casino night from 7 to 11 p.m. Fri., May 2 at Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... |
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