POOL OF FUN— Kaitlyn Howes, 7, of Thousand Oaks doesn't seem to mind slipping off her inflatable at the Cal Lutheran University Community Pool. To help celebrate the Fourth of July, swimmers were treated to free admission to the pool from noon to 4 p.m. as well as free drinks and snacks. More...
Residents in the market for a new motor home will need to consider the cost of storing it if the City Council passes a proposed ordinance next week. "Public streets are not intended for long-term storage," said Public Works Director Mark Watkins. More...
If left unchecked, the exorbitant cost of Ventura County's pension fund could threaten the county's ability to pay for basic programs and services, a grand jury report said. 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. Tues., July 14 . Business Roundtable/8 a.m./Acorn Room/ Gary Wartik, 449-2313. More...
Every year, Suzanne Lindley's family gathers to celebrate a major milestone that increasing numbers of people are observing, even if they don't have a name for it yet. On this particular day, Suzanne celebrates her "cancerversary," the day she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer 10 years ago and told she had six months to live. More...
BOOGIE DOWN— Thousand Oaks resident Nancy Wofford dances to a live musical performance of '70s hits by Boogie Wonderland on the Janss Marketplace rooftop before the July Fourth fireworks. More...
THURS., JULY 9 IWOSC Ventura County Satellite Group Independent Writers of Southern California meets 10 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Golf Club House, Thousand Oaks. Free parking, stop at guard house for directions. For writers of all levels, all genres. Bring writing to be critiqued. More...
HAPPY SCHOLARS— Local students received $1,000 each from the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors. The association made its scholarship awards during a ceremony recently in Westlake Village. Flanking the top row are, left, Jeff Riggs, chair of the scholarship committee, and, right, Connie Reed, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR). More...
District 13 Little League AllStar action is under way throughout the county. Thousand Oaks Little League, at 1500 Hillcrest Drive, is hosting the 9 and 10yearold tournament. The youngsters are playing a nineteam doubleelimination format, with the championship set to be settled July 15 or 16, depending on who wins the previous day, at 5 p.m. More...
The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has launched the Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade Program. An informational meeting for businesses interested in this program will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tues., July 14 at EDCVC offices, 1601 Carmen Drive, Ste. 215, Camarillo. More...
Wags for Wellness, the 12th annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., July 19 at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. More...
Newbury Park On suspicion of driving under the influence at 2 a.m. June 25, a male, 20, was arrested at Reino Road and Lesser Drive. On suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, a male, 21, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. June 20 in the 2000 block of Newbury Road (suspect was also allegedly in possession of an opium pipe). More...
The Rev. Trevor Hudson, pastor of Northfield Methodist Church in Benoni near Johannesburg, South Africa, will be the featured guest speaker at the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services Sun. More...
My 5-year-old son recently asked if he could be a loser. Let me back up a bit. About a month ago, my wife decided to walk in a community run. She was very excited to participate—as long as she could drag me along. More...
It's unfortunate your June 25 editorial ("The NIMBYs have won again") misrepresented the concerns of homeowners and disregarded the legal facts borne out in the ruling in the Lang Ranch Community Park environmental impact report lawsuit. More...
Do you have questions about general drivingrelated require ments like registration and insur ance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driv ing? More...
Something's got to give on pension plans for government employees. In plain language, too many pensions aren't realistic for people who work in government. They're out of line and excessive. Nobody should expect to make 75 percent of their fulltime salary in a pension plan, let alone 100 percent. More...
G'DAY, MATES—Katie Menees and Charles Bankston of Westlake Village visit Australia. Behind them are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Their tour guides were former T.O. residents who now live Down Under. More...
This approximately 3,400-square-foot family home is on a cul-de-sac among a small community of newer homes. The home has five large bedrooms plus a bonus room and three bathrooms. The gourmet is land kitchen has granite counters and a center island. More...
T.O. teenager will return after sailing around the world