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Thousand Oaks resident Dennis Archie, 58, was arrested for commercial bribery on Jan. 12 by the Los Angles Police Department during a sting operation. More ... Three Thousand Oaks Boulevard businesses—Enrique's Mexican Restaurant, Roxy's Famous Deli and For Heavens Cakes—were burglarized during the night of Thurs., Jan. 15 or the early morning of Fri., Jan. 16. Each business was entered after the burglars smashed a window. More ... Diane Shakhov appeared at the Ventura County Courthouse on Jan. 15 to determine if she's competent to stand trial a second time on manslaughter charges, but the hearing was postponed for another week. "We're contemplating a resolution," Shakhov's attorney Howard Price said. More ... Alan Olin, 47, former treasurer of the Conejo Valley Soccer Club, recently pleaded guilty to one felony count of grant theft and admitted that the theft exceeded $65,000. More ... Alliance for the Arts recently unveiled the newly renovated Verizon Founders Room inside the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The alliance spearheaded the renovation of the room at the suggestion of Ron Plotkin, major alliance donor and Founders Circle chairman. Plotkin had donated a gift of $100,000 toward a remodel of the room. More ... A Conejo Valley threesome called Trek for Troops is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile journey. But they aren't doing it just for fun and to stay physically fit. They will embark on the rigorous fourmonth trip to help U.S. war veterans. More ... Exhibitor and vendor applications are being accepted for the city of Thousand Oaks' Arbor/ Earth Day celebration in April. The event, hosted by the city of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Recreation and Park District, promotes a healthy and sustainable environment by highlighting planetfriendly activities, services and products. More ... WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers A RIDE IN THE SUN- Aaron Phillips, 7, does some skateboarding in the Newbury Park Skate Park at Borchard Community Park. Phillips, who lives in Texas, was visiting family Newbury Park. Aaron's mom said Aaron loves the skate park and it's always the first place he wants to go whenever the family visits here. See related photo on page 24. More ... With more than 9,000 foster children in California wanting an adoptive home, there is a great need for caring adults to provide a loving, nurturing home as adoptive parents. An orientation will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., Feb. 10 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More ... Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher K. Adams, along with members of Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) "Golden Eagles" and Consolidated Maintenance Organization 2 (CMO 2), Detachment Bravo, Maintenance Team "Sea Raiders" stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, recently completed a seven-month deployment to Ali Air Base, Iraq. More ... The Thousand Oaks Council on Aging has partnered with the Goebel Senior Adult Center to support the Ms. Senior Conejo Valley pageant that will take place Sun., May 31 at the senior center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... Brian Ginell EAGLE SCOUT- Brian Michael Ginell, 15, of Thousand Oaks received his Eagle Scout Award in a court of honor ceremony on Jan. 11. Brian's Eagle project benefitted the band and physical education departments of Redwood Middle School. He built storage shelves for the marching band's percussion section and also installed storage for P.E. equipment. He led a crew of 38 volunteers. Brian is a sophomore at Thousand Oaks High School, where he's an honor student and a member of the boys' soccer and volleyball teams. He's the son of Gail and Cary Ginell. More ... Pirate, a 7-year-old mixed breed Lhasa Apso, is blind. On Jan. 31, the pure white, lovable bundle of energy will be without a home- - another victim of the economic recession. More ... Ventura County must focus on long-term growth and market its strongest assets to survive the recession, said two leading economic experts from California Lutheran University and California State University Channel Islands. More ... Two groups received a total of $8,900 from the city's fund for unanticipated community events. The Newbury Park Steelers Youth Football Cheer Team was given $2,400 so they can compete in the JAMZ National Competition in Las Vegas in February. More ... The Amgen Foundation recently awarded a two-year $80,000 grant to Many Mansions for the continuation and expansion of programs and services for its adult residents. Many Mansions' Adult Services program serves homeless individuals, low and very low income families, and the physically and mentally disabled. More ... When Thousand Oaks resident Bill Bertrum approached the Thousand Oaks City Council on Jan. 13, he'd already approached many members of city staff seeking permission to fly model gliders on land owned by the city. He'd received mostly negative feedback, he said, except from Councilmember Jacqui Irwin. More ... Mancil Davis, the PGA world record holder for 51 career holesinone, known worldwide as the "King of Aces," will be the master of ceremonies at the Million Dollar Golf Shootout on Feb. 12 to 15 and 19 to 22 at Westlake Village Driving Range, 4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More ... The Thousand Oaks Women's Club will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Wed., Jan. 28 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The event will include lunch and entertainment provided by tenor Christopher Campbell. More ... TO TAKE THEIR VOWS IN FRANCE- - Ashley Anderson of Westlake Village, daughter of the late Nancy Gross of Westlake Village and Keith Anderson of Stillwater, Minn. will marry Ramsey Fauset of Flagstaff, Ariz., son of Renee and Chris Fauset of Flagstaff, Ariz. on May 7 in the south of France. The wedding and reception will be at the Villa Massoury in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Ashley graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a bachelor's degree in dance. Ramsey graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in guitar performance. They live in Los Angeles. Colleen Harley of Westlake Village, best friend of the bride, will be the maid of honor and Japer Fauset of West Jordan, Utah, brother of the groom, will be the best man. The couple will honeymoon in Bora Bora. More ... Community RSS feed |
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