February 25, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Plan to put people back to work hits a snag: Government bureaucracy

Red tape delays federal stimulus money to weatherize homes for low-income families—nobody knew what workers should be paid

Community Action of Ventura County (CAVC) expects to get the green light soon to use nearly $1 million in federal stimulus funds to help low-income families weatherize their homes. More...

The regional Chamber gets a less clunky name

When Agoura Hills officially joined the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce in January, the group’s name could have become unwieldy because of its length. More...

Youth of the Month

Jared Mero

Lively Chaparral Boys & Girls Club member Jared Mero was selected as Youth of the Month because of his strong leadership skills. He enthusiastically leads fellow club members in games and songs, and exhibits a consistently positive attitude. More...

Historical house needs docents

The Malibu Lagoon Museum seeks volunteer docents to provide tours of the oceanfront Adamson House historical site to the public. New docent training will be provided on six consecutive Tuesdays starting in March. More...

Spring planting on women’s club agenda

The Westlake Women’s Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tues., March 9 at the Westlake Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

T.O. Woman’s Club to host fundraiser

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will present its annual charity luncheon and fashion show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., March 19 at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.  More...

Contest geared toward BMX bike riders

The Conejo Recreation and Park District will present a BMX bike contest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Feb. 28 at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. More...

Vows exchanged on the beach

FOUTS/SANDOVAL WEDDING–Tammy Ellen Fouts and Michael Anthony Sandoval III were recently married in Sycamore Cove in Malibu. More...

Reagan Library embarks on yearlong renovation project

For those who thought President Ronald Reagan’s story had already been told, the Reagan Library has found more to tell and better ways to do it. More...

Bowl for master chorale

Los Robles Master Chorale is sponsoring a “Friendraiser” bowling event from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 28 at Harley’s Simi Bowl, 480 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Sign up for youth tennis

Sign-ups are under way for the United States Tennis Association Jr. Team Tennis Ventura County Section fall leagues that will start on March 7. Sign-ups will continue through April 30. More...

Kids’ event to promote careers

The 2010 Brighter Horizons: Careers Exploration in Math, Science and Technology will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., March 6 at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. More...

Seniors can apply for Reagan scholarships

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is sponsoring the 11th annual Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program, which rewards deserving high school seniors in Ventura County who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and s More...

Procedure at Los Robles Hospital the first for Ventura County

Interventional gastroenterologist Gilbert Simoni, MD, assisted by general surgeon Tom F. More...

Learn the sport of curling

The Iceoplex Curling Group will hold a curling open house at 9 p.m. Sat. March 6 and 20 at the Simi Valley Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. More...

Teaching zoo event to benefit animals

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host the 20th annual Spring Spectacular fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at the campus zoo, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

High school girl selected for honor band

Seika Fukumoto, 16, a junior at Newbury Park High School, recently participated in the 2010 California All-State Honor Band.  The band performed at the California Band Directors Association annual convention in Fresno Feb. More...

Ronald Reagan Day is proposed

A state Senate bill has been introduced that would proclaim Feb. 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in California. State Sen. George Runner (R-Santa Clarita) proposed the legislation on the eve of Reagan’s 99th birthday on Feb. 6. More...

National Park Service seeks public feedback on proposed King Gillette Ranch visitor center

The National Park Service has prepared an environmental assessment for the proposed construction and operation of the Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. More...

For the record

An article last week about a free seminar, “Alzheimer’s Disease—What You Didn’t Know,” had the wrong address to RSVP via the Internet. More...

State’s medical marijuana law is complicated

Californians voted in favor of Proposition 215—the Compassionate Use Act of 1996—which decriminalized the cultivation and use of marijuana by seriously ill people. More...

Water less during rainy weather

California American Water is continuing the call for water conservation by urging all of its Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and Camarillo customers to turn off outdoor irrigation systems during rainstorms and to leave their sprinklers and other More...

Checking the auction

HELPING COMMUNITY CONSCIENCE–Thousand Oaks residents Monique Podell, left, and Holly Sahakian examine auction items during the 18th annual Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser at Hyatt Westlake Pl More...

Serving In Uniform

Navy Reserve Cmdr. Kenneth E. Hobmann recently assumed all duties as the commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 55 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. More...

Colina eighth-grade achiever

COLINA STUDENTS CAPTURE MEDALS– Colina Middle School eighth-grader Nathaniel Sylvester 13, shows off the silver medal that he and his fellow teammates won. More...

State, city both try to make sure masseurs are qualified

There are several ways a massage therapist or practitioner can be allowed to practice in Thousand Oaks, now that the state is providing certification. More...

Library to host pre-Oscar party

The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library will host its annual Pre-Oscar Party at 2 p.m. Sat., March 6 at the library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Grant to help Conejo Valley homeless

Ventura County Together, a collaborative partnership of multiple Ventura County nonprofit and government agencies, recently awarded more than $8,300 to the Conejo Valley Homeless Prevention and Emergency Assistance Fund, a combined servic More...

A stand-up citizen

JUMPED IN WITH BOTH FEET–Los Cerritos Boys & Girls Club member Jake deRonde organized a shoe drive at the club and Los Cerritos Middle School. More...

Gem show to open in Ventura

The 48th annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary and Fossil Show of the Ventura Gem and Mineral Society will take place Sat. and Sun., March 6 and 7 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Business banking pro

Maureen Turley-Gutierrez

PROMOTED–Maureen Turley-Gutierrez has been appointed vice president and deposit relationship manager at Rabobank. More...

Theme park offers free admission to educators

In recognition of the importance of education and the vital role played by educators, Universal Studios Hollywood is paying homage to teachers and school personnel with a “Salute to Educators” program. More...

Work to be performed

Ed Lojeski

LOCAL COMPOSER– Agoura Hills resident Ed Lojeski will present the West Coast premiere of “Psalms of the Passover” and an earlier work, “Missa Americana,” the evening of F More...

Public relations firm names new leader

Gary Caloroso has been named the new president of the Westlake Village-based Sahlman Williams Public Relations and Marketing company. More...

Guilt-free motherhood is theme of discussion

The Conejo Valley chapter of Mothers & More will host a public event at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 11 at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Michelle Paquette will speak on guilt-free motherhood. More...