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The booming sound of a large impact was followed by the shocking realization that a car was crashing through the front of Geneen Austin's busy hair salon, the owner said. It happened at 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 30, after lunch was set out near the back of the Day Spa Hairways Salon at 2140 Newbury Road in Newbury Park. More ... A pedestrian and a motorcyclist were each seriously injured after two separate traffic accidents on Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks on Monday. A 15-year-old pedestrian was allegedly struck by a 2005 VW GTI driven by Jolanna Freitas, 30, of Oxnard. The accident occurred at 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. More ... Moviegoers will have to wait a little bit longer for stadium movie seating in Thousand Oaks as the opening date of the Muvico theaters at The Oaks mall has been postponed again. More ... Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall when your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More ... The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The event will include a program called "The Lincoln White House. More ... Thousand Oaks New Life Church will offer a parents' night off on Sat., Feb. 14 at the church, 5740 Corsa Ave., Westlake Village. Parents can drop off their children ages 1 to 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. for a night of games, prizes and pizza. More ... Home Depot in Newbury Park has chosen Manna, the Conejo Valley Food Bank, to be its Valentine this year. The home-improvement store at 2745 Teller Road is sponsoring a community food drive at its Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 14. Those attending are asked to bring a donation for Manna. More ... An article about the trial of Diana Shakhov had an error in the edition of Jan. 22. The first case ended in a mistrial after the jury deadlocked 9-3 for an acquittal. Shakhov was driving a car that rearended another vehicle on June 2, 2003 on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More ... State Sen. Tony Strickland (RThousand Oaks) was named vice chair of health and a member of the energy, utilities and communications committees. "Healthcare is an issue of extraordinary importance to everyone in California, and I will fight to make sure that Californians have access to quality, affordable healthcare," said Strickland. More ... Juanita Ann Canley, aka Juanita Browne, 47, has been placed on five years of felony probation and ordered to serve 270 days in the Ventura County Jail. She was sentenced for thefts she committed and kickbacks she received when she was employed as a deputy public guardian for Ventura County. More ... The California Department of Transportation advises both motorists and motorcyclists to use additional caution and be conscious of one another on state highways and freeways. "We have seen a growing incident of fatalities and serious accidents involving motorcycles," said Will Kempton, Caltrans director. More ... City Manger Scott Mitnick plans to speak at the Feb. 4-6 City Manager Department Meeting in Monterey. He'll also attend the March 14-18 National League of Cities (NLC) annual Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Assistant City Manager Linda Pappas Díaz attended the Jan. 21 League of California Cities (LCC) Public Safety Policy Committee in Sacramento. More ... The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Thurs., Feb. 5 -4:45 p.m. More ... The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes will host a fundraising event, "How to Make 2009 Your Best Year Ever," at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11 at the Boys & Girls Club Los Cerritos campus, 1980 E. Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. More ... TEAMWORK- Members of Iron-Sharpens-Iron Bible Study group, above, surround T.O. resident John Graves (wearing a hat) as they pray with him after completing a oneday volunteer remodeling blitz on his house. At left, the mentor of the Bible study group, Jenny McMaster, left, and peers Kate Grossman and Jessie Burns scoop weeds from Graves' yard. More than 50 volunteers from Calvary Community Church and Oaks Christian High School removed weeds, trimmed bushes, laid fresh sod, painted the house, cleaned the garage, planted a flower garden and installed a patio in just one day. The idea was hatched by six girls from the bible study group. Graves, 80, lives alone and couldn't keep up with household projects. "I just can't get over it," he said, after seeing the results. "I live in the best house in town now, that's for sure." Photos by IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More ... Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning has partnered with the city of Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Conejo Recreation and Park District and First 5 to open the Neighborhood City Center for Young Children at 110 S. Conejo School Road in Thousand Oaks in July. More ... Los Cerritos Middle School is seeking golfers to participate in the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout on Feb. 19, 20, 21 and 22 at the Westlake Driving Range in Westlake Village. The event is organized by the Optimist Business and Professional Club of Conejo Valley. More ... The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will provide free income tax assistance for seniors age 60 or older and anyone with an income of $45,000 or less regardless of age. More ... Boy Scout Troop No. 718 of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a community flag retirement ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 in the upper parking lot, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ... An informational seminar titled "Housing: Knowing Your Options" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 10 at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. The seminar is for seniors and caregiver families and is free. More ... The Conejo Valley Historical Society will hold a Valentine's Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 14 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Free admission will be given to all couples married 30 years or more. More ... The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge recently hosted its 32nd annual awards for peace officers and firefighters. This year's honorees included Senior Dep. Michael Marco of Ventura County Sheriff 's Department; Capt. Kevin Davis of Ventura County Fire Department; Officer Daniel Laubscher of the California Highway Patrol; Detective Pete Sanzone of L.A. More ... World traveler and writer Irma Kackert will present "Whizzing Around the World with Irma" at 12:15 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Kackert will give a slide presentation titled "A Woman Around the World Alone, Part One. More ... The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library and the Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will present a Family Legacy Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... Local Girl Scout troops will host a "Princess for a Day" event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Girls who are not Scouts, are new to Scouting or new to the area are invited. Current Girl Scouts are encouraged to bring a friend. More ... The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will hold a meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 8 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ... The Conejo Orchid Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 9 at Westlake Village City Hall, 23330 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Peter Lin will discuss weird orchids. Refreshments will be served and there will be an orchid raffle. More ... Athletes from Monarchs Gymnastics in Agoura Hills and Newbury Park brought home many medals at the recent 10th annual Lady Luck Invitational in Las Vegas. More than 1,200 boys and girls competed. Alyssa Gale, 16, of Simi Valley won three gold medals, including one for all-around, in the Level 10 division. More ... Community RSS feed |
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