May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Water conservation is now mandatory in city of Thousand Oaks

As the drought continues, wasting water is no longer tolerable, city officials say

Don't even think about wasting that drop of water. Voluntary water use restrictions became mandatory as the City Council unanimously passed a new water conservation ordinance that includes three levels of action. More...

Gala goal is $250,000

The Designs of Hope gala fundraiser for Our Community House of Hope will be at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 8 at Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. More...

Many Mansions gala honors philanthropic couple

Many Mansions will honor George and Rosemary Esseff at the organization's 30th anniversary Pearl Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. Sat., May 16 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More...

Lions Club roars again

After a 10-year absence, the Lions Club of Thousand Oaks will restart with a charter night dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 13 at the Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Mormons add trees to Thousand Oaks

BETTER TURNOUT THAN EXPECTED— Sarah Morgan, an organizer of an Arbor Day event that was completed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, helps out during a treeplanting project. More...

Democratic Club hosts spring luncheon

The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley will host a spring luncheon at noon Thurs., May 21 at the Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Dr. More...

Toastmasters will meet

The Conejo Valley Toastmasters Club meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at One Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. Guests and new members are welcome. More...

Smart lawn watering has never been more important

We've all heard about how to conserve water use: Don't run the water while brushing your teeth, shorten your showers, wash only full loads of clothes and so forth. More...

Frank's Char Broiler closes in Janss Marketplace

After 50 years, Frank's Char Broiler, a small diner at the Janss Marketplace, has closed its doors. More...

City Calendar

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., May 7 . More...

Woman helps ill children feel loved

A lonely little girl in a hospital inspired a Thousand Oaks resident to provide comfort to thousands of ill children over the last two decades. It was 1991 when Gina Gippner-Woods was admitted into a crowded hospital. More...

State senator plays pro basketball

'We couldn't be more excited. The whole family is here rooting for him. He's living his dream as a professional basketball player.' —Audra Strickland Assemblymember

Applause was abundant on Saturday night in Thousand Oaks when state Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) teamed up with Lightning to battle Energy. More...

Annual USPS food drive set for May 9

Mail carriers will help bolster food pantries throughout the nation by collecting nonperishable goods from postal customers during the Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive on May 9. More...

Women in War to be honored at Camarillo Airport

About 25 women who contributed to the war effort in World War II will be honored for their work on Sat., May 9 at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum in the Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. The public is invited. More...

Organizations receive grants

Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund awarded eight grants totaling $51,000 to organizations which serve the county's Latino community. Destino is an endowed grantmaking fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation. More...

Airport hosts 'Wings of Freedom'

The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour will be at the Camarillo Airport at the General Aviation Ramp, 325 Durley Ave. through Fri., May 8. Ground tours and displays will be from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. More...