July 22, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Part of water shortage is attributed to fish

Northern California’s rainfall and snowpack have increased the reservoirs from which local water originates. More...

Use common sense to fight crime

With a recent increase in vehicle burglaries, local police departments remind citizens to lock their vehicles and never leave valuables in the view of passing pedestrians. More...

Having fun with ukuleles, friends

NIMBLE FINGERS–T.O. resident Mari Hill, left, Eileen Hannemann of Westlake Village and Brian Pletcher of T.O. play ukuleles and sing during a meeting last week of the Happy Ukulele Club. More...

The Malibu Art Festival is coming this weekend

Celebrating its 39th year, the Malibu Arts Festival returns for a two-day run on July 24 and 25 at the Malibu Civic Center. An array of award-winning painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other artisans will show their work. More...

Survey says teens clueless on finances

While politicians, economists and the American public ponder how to strengthen the U.S. economy, a majority of U.S. teens say they don’t understand how to effectively balance their spending and saving. More...

Volunteers, entries sought for Kinetic Sculpture race

Turning Point Foundation is looking for volunteers and people or organizations interested in building a kinetic vehicle to take part in the 13th annual Kinetic Sculpture Race on Oct. 23 at Ventura Harbor. More...

New vendors join T.O.’s Farmers Market

The Thousand Oaks Farmers Market on Thursdays at The Oaks mall from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. is welcoming two new vendors. More...

Bikers help wounded servicemen and women with a ride, spaghetti dinner, more

The inaugural Wounded Warrior Spaghetti Blues Ride will depart from Moorpark on Sat., July 24. It’s a fundraiser for U.S. military veterans who’ve been wounded in combat. More...

County farmers to get help saving water

A three-year grant will make it possible for a state agriculture agency to offer Ventura County farmers free water-efficiency assistance. More...

Bulldozers begin work for underground water tank in T.O.

It’s unusual to see bulldozers clearing the top of a hillside in Thousand Oaks, but that’s what’s happening beside an old water tank. Lovers of open space needn’t worry. More...

Two more to serve on Senior Concerns board

Senior Concerns has elected two new board members. Both will serve initial three-year terms. Kim Lucas is the director of regulatory affairs at Baxter Healthcare Corp. of Westlake Village. More...

Wilderness artists support environmental cause

The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast has joined the environmental group Save Open Space (SOS) in support of the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Project. More...

Water use increases during warmer weather

As warmer weather and longer and drier days set in, California American Water is encouraging its Ventura County service district customers to be mindful of their water consumption, especially outdoors. More...

Capitalize on gift cards

Gift cards can be a convenient way to give a gift or to shop for consumers who know how to navigate the ins and outs. Here are some tips on how to get the most from a gift card. More...

Unitarians to host rummage sale

A rummage sale and an acoustic music jam will be presented by the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sat., July 31. The event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park. More...

INDOOR Notre Dame Learning Center to host open houses

Every Sunday in August from 3 to 5 p.m., Notre Dame Learning Center will host an open house for toddlers and their families. Guests can visit the playground and meet the nuns who run the preschool. More...

Fire officials to share prevention tips

Homeowners can talk directly to the fire chief and learn whether their home is at risk from a wildfire at a wildfire assessment from 6 to 8 p.m. Mon., Aug. 2 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. More...