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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. Police have discovered card skimmers- - devices that cover the slots where bank cards are inserted into ATMs—at some banks. More ... 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. According to a police report, the North Hills resident lost control on the wet roadway at 4:36 p.m. while driving east on Wildwood Avenue approaching Olsen Road. More ... 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. "I think our current system works and works well," Gillette said. More ... 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 than 7,696 people were injured in crashes in bad weather conditions. More ... Police need help in identifying a man suspected of exposing himself in October to two young girls at Canada Park at Erbes and Olsen roads in Thousand Oaks. He could be the same man who allegedly committed a similar crime in Simi Valley in February. More ... 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 ... 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. 8 to March 26, in Boelter Hall, Room 5273 on the UCLA campus, Westwood. More ... The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) recently held its annual awards luncheon and installation of new officers in Westlake Village. The gala also honored the outgoing 2008 officers and directors, including this year's president, Patti Hepple. More ... IHOP will be offering a free stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24, National Pancake Day. The chain of restaurants is hoping diners will donate what they otherwise would have paid, and proceeds will then go to local children's hospitals. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers UNCOMMONLY COLD—Dusk at The Lakes on a cold December night gives Conejo Valley a wintry look. The chilly temperatures in Southern California didn't compare to those in other parts of the country, and the thermometer here went up earlier this week. A return to seasonable temperatures is expected this weekend. More ... 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. Johyn Krist, chief executive of the Farm Bureau of Ventura County, will be the guest speaker. More ... 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. The topic of the meeting will be "The Musical 'Chicago' and All That Genealogical Jazz. More ... 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. The 20-stall portable barn that businessman David Murdock loaned to the Humane Society after the rescue was being dismantled and moved this week. More ... 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. Past fires may have left soot deposits inside the chimney, so it is always a good idea to have it swept before use. Also, take a look up the flue. More ... As a child, Becca Hennesy wandered around her Agoura home singing at the top of her lungs, fantasizing about being a star. Now 32, she is living her dream, enjoying success as a top independent artist with a unique sound and a full life. More ... 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. For more information about Troop No. 718, call Scoutmaster Lee Hess at (805) 496-1619. More ... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY—Four Thousand Oaks couples visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany. Ken and Lily Sugino, Lori and Glenn Kissinger, Jeanne and Dave Balsley, and Marilyn and Dave Carpenter traveled to Europe to celebrate the Carpenters' 50th wedding anniversary. More ... 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. The club promotes good communication and leadership skills. More ... When looking for a new dog, it's important to find a good breeder. That's the advice from experts who say that puppy mills—which are mass dogbreeding facilities that sell puppies through pet stores and over the Internet—often treat their animals cruelly and inhumanely. More ... 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. The theme of the event is Making Memories for the New Year and will include children making a handprint and footprint, decorating a photo frame and finger painting. There will also be songs, stories and playtime. More ... Community RSS feed |
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