April 22, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Moorpark man kills himself

A Moorpark man who allegedly kidnapped a former girlfriend at gunpoint from her home last Friday was found dead Sunday at the bottom of a ravine north of Thousand Oaks. More...

Grand marshal no stranger to Conejo Valley Days

When Dan Johnson volunteered 32 years ago to help sell belt buckles and badges at Conejo Valley Days, he never imagined the honor he’d receive in 2010. More...

Villa Esperanza helps those with disabilities help others

There’s a program in town that helps adults with disabilities learn to be more independent by helping others in need. More...

Flag football association celebrates 40th year of operation

The Conejo Youth Flag Football Association is celebrating its 40th year of providing children a fun and safe place to play America’s favorite sport. More...

City needs residents to serve on committees

The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking residents to serve on a city committee. There are four openings on the Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee: one unscheduled vacancy to end in May 2011 and three scheduled vacancies with terms to May 2013. More...

Local resident Miss California heads to USA pageant next month in Vegas

Crowned Miss California USA 2010 in November, Westlake Village resident Nicole Johnson is busy training for the Miss USA pageant on May 16 in Las Vegas. Johnson will represent California. More...

Combat pilot, prisoner of war to speak at Rotary lunch

Col. John Fer will speak at the Westlake Village Rotary Club at noon Wed., April 28 at the North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Learning old-time Scandinavian crafts

TRADITIONAL CRAFTING– Camarillo residents Hayden Bernink, 8, left, and Luke Vankeerseilck, 10, use hand sanders to finish their Scandinavian butter knives during one of the traditional More...

Women’s group to host political workshop

The Westlake Village Republican Women Federated will host a political workshop and forum luncheon on Fri., April 30 at the Westlake Village Inn, Lakeside Room, 31943 Agoura Road. More...

Buckle up unless you want a ticket from T.O. police officers

The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be out in force from April 23 to 26, searching for unbelted drivers and passengers and enforcing California’s seat belt laws as part of a yearlong Click It or Ticket campaign. More...

Public hearing on plans for Rancho Potrero will take place next Tuesday

The city will have a public hearing on developing the Rancho Potrero park area in Newbury Park on the south side of Lynn Road, opposite Via Andrea and Rancho Dos Vientos Drive, at 6 p.m. Tues., April 27 in the City Council chambers at the T.O. More...

For the record

The League of Women Voters will host a forum with both candidates for Ventura County sheriff on Thurs., May 13 at city hall in Thousand Oaks. An incorrect date was cited in last week’s edition. More...

Details on CVD

CVD hours are 5 to 9 p.m., Wed. and Thurs., April 28 and 29; 5 to 11 p.m. Fri., April 30; noon to midnight Sat., May 1; and noon to 6 p.m. Sun., May 2. No alcoholic beverages will be served Wednesday or Thursday. More...

Mulch pile to blame for last year’s Guiberson fire

Investigators recently confirmed a long-held theory that last year’s Guiberson fire was caused by spontaneous combustion of a mulch pile. More...

Library presents three women famous for sharing a 22-carat diamond necklace

The Women of Jewelia will be at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library at 7 p.m. Thurs., May 6 at 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Boomers to get help on planning life

The Thousand Oaks Council on Aging will host Andrea Gallagher as the featured speaker at 1 p.m. Wed., May 5 in the board room, third level of city hall, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Adult school to host family campout at Horizon Hills

The Conejo Valley Adult School Parenting Program will host its 15th annual Overnight Family Campout from 3 p.m. Fri., May 7 to 10 a.m. Sat., May 8 at the Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. More...

Historical photos of the Conejo Valley to be shown at CLU

The California Lutheran University Community Leaders Association will present “From Ranches to Residents” with photographer Ed Lawrence from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat. More...

Goats invade Newbury Park

NEIGHBORS TEAM UP TO CATCH THEM—Seven goats recently ran up Cedar Crest Court in Newbury Park and into the yard of a local homeowner. More...

Poker tournament to benefit youth hockey

The second annual Texas Hold ’em poker tournament to benefit the Thousand Oaks Bruins Youth Travel Hockey will take place at 6:30 p.m. Fri., April 30 at Paseo Marketplace, 3691 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Having fun working as a team

ALL TOGETHER NOW—Westlake Women’s Club executive members, past president Betty Horner, left, president Karen Bradley, chair Claudia Salfen and founder Helene Ross, prepare auction tickets More...