February 4, 2010 RSS feed / Community

New law may help some homebuyers

New regulations passed by state legislators and federal housing leaders will discourage mortgage fraud and make home buying easier, but the laws could also lead to higher borrowing costs in the long run, some industry experts believe. More...

Peace pole goes up at CLU

California Lutheran University dedicated a peace pole last Friday outside Samuelson Chapel on Campus Drive. More...

For the record

Due to incorrect information provided to the Thousand Oaks Acorn , the wrong dates were given for the volunteer training at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The correct dates for usher training are Feb. 24 and 27. More...

Conejo Valley historians offer a look at Valentine’s Day in American culture

The Conejo Valley Historical Society will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a look at how the day became such a popular event in American culture from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 14 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. More...

Respecting Old Glory

CUB SALUTE—Sycamore Canyon School first-grade student Denis Lunch, 6, a member of Cub Scout Pack 3763, salutes the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at the recent 33rd annual Law More...

Privacy on networking sites explored

Miriam Metzger, the associate director of the Center for Film, Television and New Media at UC Santa Barbara, will discuss research on privacy and social networking sites at 2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. More...

Reagan’s birthday celebrated at library

The Reagan Library will host a special celebration in honor of the former president’s 99th birthday at 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at the Reagan memorial site on the library grounds, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

A tree grows in Newbury

WHEN SHE RETURNS IN A FEW YEARS, BOTH WILL BE BIGGER—Maple Elementary School kindergartner Elizabeth Benson, 5, throws dirt on a camphor tree that’s planted in the school yard. More...

Helping the Red Cross

GOING BONKERS FOR A GOOD CAUSE—Thousand Oaks resident Joe Buckhout rolls the dice while tablemate John Carey of Camarillo watches the action during a round of Bonkers. More...

Explaining how a census is taken

MAPPING THE COUNTY—U.S. More...

Keep birds safe

A new calendar could help many of America’s backyard poultry owners keep their birds safe from diseases such as avian influenza. The free 2010 calendar is offered by the U.S. More...

City must again tighten its belt

The city must make some tough financial decisions because it’s been spending more money than it’s taking in. More...

Economic upheaval will continue, experts say

More than 200 people braved bad weather recently to hear economic forecasts that predicted more stormy times ahead. More...

Homeowners, businesses can get help to save energy and water through the city of Thousand Oaks

Property owners in Thousand Oaks can now participate in a state program that could make it easier to add energy-efficient and water conservation features to their homes and businesses. More...

Parking improvements are coming to the auto mall

Parking improvements are coming to the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. On Jan. 12, the City Council unanimously authorized $551,500 for a final engineering design intended to fix the insufficient parking problem. More...

Detective says some home burglaries may be a result of drug addicts

Burglars targeting homes in Thousand Oaks may be young drug addicts with no criminal records, according to local law enforcement. More...

Tree trimming in Thousand Oaks just got more expensive

Trimming trees in Thousand Oaks just got more expensive. It took under 2½ minutes for the City Council to pass a $150 tree-trimming permit fee, with no public speakers or council discussion on the topic. More...

Love Foundation collects items for quake victims

‘Have a Heart for Haiti’

The Conejo Valley-based Universal Love Foundation is sponsoring “Have a Heart for Haiti” through Fri., Feb. 12, to coincide with Valentine’s Day. More...

Fun in Oak Park

ENJOYING A GOOD TIME–Jayde Ellis, 9, of Thousand Oaks slides down 15 tons of snow last Saturday during the Oak Hills Elementary School Winter Carnival. More...

Timmy Stevens

Honor roll student Timmy Stevens’ determination propels him through his sixth-grade classes, cross country and track meets, marching band, Hebrew school, even an occasional Boy Scout meeting. More...

Memorial held for outspoken conservative who loved his country

Retired LAPD police officer, animal lover, not to be forgotten

Some wore suits and ties. Others wore cowboy hats and jeans. People from all walks of life said goodbye last Saturday to Dale Rickards during a memorial at Paramount Ranch in rural Agoura. More...

Audubon unveils bird sign

The Ventura Audubon Society will unveil an interpretive bird sign at 4 p.m. Fri., Feb. 12 at the Ventura River Estuary, next to the bike path and the beach, behind and west of the Ventura County Fairgrounds. There is parking off of W. More...

T.O. Woman’s Club will tour Strathearn House in Simi Valley

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will go on a docent-led tour of the 1892 Strathearn House at 137 Strathearn Place in Simi Valley at 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 10. The admission is $3.  Lunch before visiting the park will be at 11:30 a.m. More...

Seniors go around world with Irma

Traveler and writer Irma Kackert will give a slide presentation on Mayan culture and the temples of Guatemala at 12:15 p.m. Wed., Feb. 10 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road., Thousand Oaks. More...