December 10, 2009 RSS feed / Community

New technology gives Ventura County deputies more capability in the fight against drunk driving

Law enforcement’s needs regarding DUI infractions have changed due to increased emphasis on the use of portable breath-testing devices. More...

Internet scam traced to Thousand Oaks

Buyers were attempting to purchase vehicles online

Buying a car online without ever seeing it isn’t a good idea, even if the deal seems too good to pass up. Especially if the deal seems too good to be true, said Thousand Oaks Police Detective Eric Buschow. More...

Miss California is homegrown

The newly crowned Miss California USA 2010 is Thousand Oaks’ own Nicole Johnson. Johnson, 24, grew up here, attended Los Cerritos Middle School and graduated from Westlake High School. More...

T.O. MOMS Club to collect food

The MOMS Club of Thousand Oaks will host a food drive to benefit Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank, from noon to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 19 at Albertsons, 1736 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. More...

Community Service Ensemble gets smiles

The Conejo Valley’s Jazz Community Service Ensemble performed a holiday jazz concert for the residents of Sunrise Senior Living in Westlake Village on Dec. 6. The senior residents were treated to holiday jazz tunes. More...

Federalist Society will host debate on healthcare

The public is invited to attend a forum sponsored by the Gold Coast Chapter of The Federalist Society titled “The Nationalization of Health Care: Is it Constitutional?” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues., Dec. More...

Underwood to celebrate ‘Christmas at the Farm’

Underwood Family Farms presents Christmas at the Farm this month at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. The farm center and farm market will be open weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 20, weather permitting. More...

Holiday cards can be sent to recovering soldiers

Anyone who would like to send a Christmas card to a recovering soldier may send cards to this address: A Recovering American Soldier, c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 203075001. More...

Gifts will be wrapped for charity

Donations will help victims of leukemia

Volunteers from the Ventura County Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training will offer holiday gift wrapping in exchange for a optional charitable donation. More...

CLU gives state, U.S. economic forecast

The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting will present its first public state and national outlook from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., Dec. More...

Theft of packages prompts warning from police

A local police department has recently received crime reports from people who have had their delivered packages stolen from the front of their homes. The thieves may be following UPS, FedEx or U.S. More...

Foundation offering arts grants to nonprofits

The Ventura County Community Foundation is accepting proposals for grants to highlight arts produced in Ventura County with an emphasis on art programming produced by or for youth, seniors and traditionally underrepresented groups. More...

Moorpark seeking art entries

The city of Moorpark invites Southern California artists to compete for selection as the featured artist for the 2010 Moorpark Arts Festival on Sat., April 25 in downtown Moorpark. More...

Anchors at The Oaks have mixed results in sales

Two anchor stores at The Oaks mall are reporting opposite holiday sales trends this year. The figures are up at Nordstrom but down at Macy’s. More...

Newbury Park bank inside Albertsons is robbed

A thief robbed a branch of U.S. Bank inside the Albertsons supermarket at 2:35 p.m. last Saturday at 541 S. Reino Road in Newbury Park. No employees or customers were injured during the robbery. More...

Sales pinch is still hurting the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall

Thousand Oaks Auto Mall is in survival mode, according to Silver Star Automotive Group Vice President Susan Murata. “We’re down 30 percent from what we were two years ago,” Murata said. More...

Man convicted of killing his mother gets life in prison

Kenneth Price, 40, was sentenced this week to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder for killing his mother. More...

City Council conducts annual reorganization

City Council members unanimously elected the most experienced among them to lead the council through difficult economic times. Mayor Dennis Gillette was voted into office during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. More...

Oak Park man hooked on serving his community

Toy drive under way at local businesses

George Annino of Oak Park is hooked on giving. More...

Helping others is the true spirit of any holiday season

The holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. More...

T.O. Women’s Club hosts monthly luncheon and meeting

Carolers will perform

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will host its monthly luncheon/meeting on Wed., Dec. 16 at Los Robles Greens Golf Club Banquet Facility, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Bike giveaway benefits Boys & Girls Club members

The Conejo Valley Cyclist Club and Newbury Park Bike Shop, in conjunction with Giant Bicycle Inc., provided 50 free bicycles and helmets to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes last month. More...

A classic form of competition

‘EN GARDE!’—Oak Park resident Brian Silverman, left, and Duane Chan of Ventura compete during the Conejo Fencing Club Toys for Tots Fencing Tournament. More...

Newcomers club open to all residents

The Conejo Valley Newcomers Club invites all new and longterm residents of the Conejo Valley area, including Camarillo, Moorpark and Simi Valley, to a Walk and Talk every Friday.  For more information and location, call (805) 677-2628. More...

Gamers help Westlake baseball team

GAME OF CHANCE–Marla Winters, left, of Westlake Village, and Dan and Sally Adamski of Thousand Oaks try their luck at blackjack during Westlake High School baseball’s Casino Royale Night a More...

Serving In Uniform

Army Pfc. Ben M. More...

Cutbacks reduce staff hours at city hall

As part of the city of Thousand Oaks’ efforts to address economic challenges, all city offices will be furloughed from Mon., Dec. 28 through Fri., Jan. 1. All public safety and fire services will continue to operate at full staffing. More...

Verify Social Security benefit soon

It’s that time of year when people in many parts of the country feel a chill in the air each morning and put an extra quilt or blanket on the bed. More...

Job search seminar starts Monday

Ventura County residents are invited to attend a five-day, no-fee Job Search Workshop for unemployed professionals from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 14 through Fri., Dec. 18 at the Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Ste. More...