January 22, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

The Arts Plaza is a sponge for money, branding a waste

In 1973 we arrived in Thousand Oaks and have watched it grow into a much larger city. Along the way, growth has had its critics, I being one of them. I haven't spoken out about the problems, but now is the time. More...

Not all the school problems are from demographics

Regarding Superintendent Mario Contini's Jan. More...

Habitual critic of another writer gets a rebuttal

I'm writing in response to Mike Di Fatta's Jan. 15 letter ("The government is the problem, not the solution.") I've noticed over the months that Mr. Di Fatta only writes in response to Tina Aschenbrenner's letters. More...

Spending cash for branding fritters taxpayer money

While your Jan. 15 edition headline says "Revenue continues to sag, city looks at options," our City Council is considering spending $89,000 for a city "branding" project. Citizens are upset, based upon comments at the Jan. More...

Homeschooling is an alternative to public schools

I'm a University Elementary School mom who's heartbroken about the school closure. I have a child there and see first hand the stress it's causing our children. More...