February 19, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Christians in business to meet

Christians in Business is an organization open to all denominations. Members work together in faith to build a better community. The group will host a lunch meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Rotarians help victims of clubfeet

Treatment for clubfoot is tougher after kids grow

Jim Arthur said his idea of "giving back" used to be rationing off a sliver of his paycheck. That was until he got involved with Rotary. "I'm retired from the corporate world," the Thousand Oaks resident said. More...

Applebee's no longer open

Applebee's restaurant closed in Thousand Oaks despite doing well, according to Thousand Oaks economic development manager Gary Wartik. More...

'Did you hear the one about . . .'

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE— Cancer survivor, comedian and man about town Irish John Gore performs a routine at the monthly Comedy Night at Wellness Community in Thousand Oaks. The event took place earlier this week. More...

For the record

There were about 50 speakers opposing construction of a Home Depot on Hampshire Road near the 101 Freeway and about 25 speakers favoring it at the Jan. 26 planning commission meeting. More...

Reading program comes to library

The National Education Association's Read Across America program will come to the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Mon., March 2 at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

California leads the United States in recycling efforts

The California Integrated Waste Management Board recently announced the state has reached an unprecedented 58 percent waste diversion rate by diverting 54 million tons of trash for reuse and recycling. More...

Even wineries are helping ecologically

Whether it's a red or a white, there are ways to be sure the wine in the glass is a little more green. A good first step is to look for wineries that are working to reduce their carbon footprint. More...

Need a job? U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring

The United States Census Bureau is gearing up for next year's gathering of information on American households, and parttime census takers are now being hired. More...

A new way to recycle textbooks

The alleged great book heist of Thousand Oaks began when Sage Publications of Newbury Park put unwanted textbooks into a locked recycling bin; they were to be picked up by a company that paid Sage by weight to recycle the paper. More...

Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Month

Colina Club member Seamus McLean aces sixth-grade math and works as treasurer for the Torch Club, a Boys & Girls Clubs community service program, but within this More...

Costs of race for state Senate set a record

The numbers are in. The race for Senate in the19th District cost Republican Tony Strickland, Democrat HannahBeth Jackson and advocate groups nearly $11 million, making it the most expensive political campaign in Ventura County history. More...

Recession can be beaten, but not easily

On Tuesday, about 100 T.O. business owners attended a program presented by the city's economic development director, Gary Wartik, intended to help them survive the recession. More...

'Lincoln' celebrates his 200th birthday

LOOKING PRESIDENTIAL— Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by J.P. Wammack of Montrose, stands with Westlake Village resident Kathryn Bruno before the start of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women's Federated luncheon. More...

Sponsorships available for annual Poker Tournament and Casino Night fundraiser

A limited number of sponsorships are available for the second annual Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament and Casino Night, a fundraiser for the Kiwanis of Thousand Oaks Foundation. More...

Changover to digital TV not expected to affect many here

The country's analog to digital TV transition, which was supposed to have occurred earlier this week, was postponed by Congress until June 12 to give people more time to prepare. More...

Simple things can make the world healthier for all of us

Saving the world may seem like a daunting task. But every little bit helps— even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact generations to come. Dr. More...