January 1, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Filmmakers want new ordinance so they can focus on Thousand Oaks

The motion picture and TV industries have a poor reputation for taking care of financial burdens left in the wake of shooting here, according to City Councilmember Dennis Gillette

Councilmember Dennis Gillette stands by his December 1997 decision to require 100 percent consent from the people who live or have businesses within 500 feet of a proposed filming project. More...

Be careful if you hike with your dog

Someone laced raw meat with poisoned grain and put it on a Thousand Oaks open space trail, killing at least one dog, according to Glen Kinney, a ranger for the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency. The dog died from the poison. More...

Realtors install new board of directors, give awards

The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) recently held its annual awards luncheon and installation of new officers in Westlake Village. More...

Conejo Valley Audubon Society to go bird watching

The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 5 at the Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. More...

Humane Society needs donations for barn

The Humane Society of Ventura County is asking for the public's help to continue housing and treating 37 severely neglected horses that were rescued from a Lockwood Valley ranch on Oct. 8. More...

Hometown girl becomes country star

As a child, Becca Hennesy wandered around her Agoura home singing at the top of her lungs, fantasizing about being a star. More...

Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY—Four Thousand Oaks couples visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany. More...

Humane Society offers tips on finding a healthy puppy, avoiding puppy mills

When looking for a new dog, it's important to find a good breeder. More...

Crooks strike again, using bogus ATM devices

Thieves are going high-tech to steal money at local banks

Anyone who used Bank of America automated teller machines in Newbury Park or Thousand Oaks in December should double-check their bank statements for possible fraudulent charges, Detective Eric Buschow said. More...

Single vehicle crash kills North Hills man, 29

Rolando Gutierrez, 29, was found dead at the scene on Christmas Eve after his 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche crashed in a single vehicle accident, authorities said. More...

Adjust your driving for winter or risk wrecks

Accidents occur when people drive too fast in rain, snow or fog. Last year in California, 106 people were killed in accidents that took place in rainy, snowy or foggy conditions. More...

Course on environment offered

Principles of Environmental Sustainability, a new course offered by UCLA Extension, will explore "green" business practices. The class will meet 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. More...

For the record

IHOP will be offering a free stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24, National Pancake Day. More...

There's no place like home for our own version of a winter wonderland

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers UNCOMMONLY COLD—Dusk at The Lakes on a cold December night gives Conejo Valley a wintry look. More...

Jewish Genealogical Society discusses 'All That Jazz'

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 4 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Fireplaces could be dangerous if not prepared properly

During cool weather, many families look forward to the warmth and ambience of crackling fires in their home fireplace. But before lighting a fire, there are some tips to consider: Get the fireplace ready. More...

Teaching about Flying Fortresses

JOSH SPIEGEL/Special to the Acorn NO GPS HERE—Les Reekers, 82, a World War II Flying Fortress navigator, speaks to Boy Scout Troop No. 718 of Thousand Oaks during a recent meeting at Ascension Lutheran Church. More...

Speaker group improves skills

Toastmasters Voice Ambassadors meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Conejo Valley Room One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Park to the right of the flagpole area and enter through the right entry door. More...

Moms and kids to meet in park to play

Conejo Valley Moms will host a park day event at 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 24 at Spring Meadow Park, 2382 Spring Meadow Ave., Thousand Oaks. More...