April 7, 2011 RSS feed / Community

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Pastor’s passion for the ’pipes makes him a regular at special functions

Leader of WLV church doubles as musician, funnyman
By Steve Holt
stevencholt@gmail.com
The Rev. Gary Dickey of the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village is a funny guy. More...

Community Briefs

Egg hunts aplenty planned for Easter More...

Know your planning commissioners

LAPD detective helped start foundation for abuse victims
By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

This is the second of four installments profiling the newest members of the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. The commission reviews and decides applications for commercial, residential, industrial and other development projects. More...

County falls victim to phishing scam

The Ventura County sheriff’s major crimes bureau, in conjunction with the FBI, is looking into reports that a Ventura County computer used in processing online payments was the target of an illegal phishing operation. More...

Vets who suffered in life honored in death

AT REST—Above, the Patriot Guard Riders line a path with flags as the coffin of homeless veteran James Savin arrives, led by bagpiper Bill Boetticher, on March 30 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks More...

GOP group will celebrate Reagan at Regency Club

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will host the Ronald Reagan International Centennial Celebration on Thurs., April 14 at the Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. More...

A snow day like no other

Thousand Oaks couple helps grant sick girl’s wish
By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com

A 4-year-old girl who’s had to undergo painful leukemia treatments her entire life had a chance to enjoy a weekend in the snow last month when her wish was granted by a local nonprofit. More...

Horse riders will highlight C.V. Days

Corral 37 of the Conejo Valley Chapter of Equestrian Trails Inc. will present a number of competitive events at the 55th annual Conejo Valley Days May 4 through 8 at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks. More...

Tea partiers will host rally for Tax Day

The Thousand Oaks Patriots will host the third annual Tax Day Tea Party from 4 to 7 p.m. Fri., April 15 at the main post office, 3435 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., at Duesenberg Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Hit trail for charity

A “cowboy” barbecue and trail ride to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital is set for 10 a.m. Sat., April 9 at the Double H Cattle Ranch in Moorpark. More...

Community cleanup

ERASING VISUAL LITTER—Braving overgrown weeds, deep mud, mossy rocks, frogs and flowing water, 11-year-old Sophia Biddebach, above, climbs a concrete structure to paint over tagging and graffit More...

Forum will explore effects of Title IX

“Know the Score”: Title IX Community Forum will take place at 7 p.m. Tues., April 12 in Overton Hall, south of Memorial Parkway near Regent Avenue, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. More...

Storm impact

Trees that lose large branches in a windstorm aren’t doomed to die, Thousand Oaks arborist David Mortimer says. More...