August 11, 2011 RSS feed / Community

Rattlesnake population is growing

Summer’s on the wane, but local rattlesnake wranglers advise residents not to let down their guard just yet. More...

Three T.O. intersections set to receive traffic signals

New traffic signals will soon be installed at three intersections in the city of Thousand Oaks: Westlake Boulevard and Cloverleaf Street, Erbes Road and El Monte Drive, and Erbes Road and Marview Drive. More...

VC Libertarians to barbecue

The Libertarian Party of Ventura County will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 17 at Mimi’s restaurant, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The group’s annual tri-tip barbecue will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. More...

Veterans Court offers treatment, other services

Pilot program provides special sentencing options for select vets

The judges of the Ventura Superior Court have established a Veterans Court that began hearing cases involving veterans of the U.S. military as a pilot project in November 2010. More...

Thousand Oaks filmmaker focusing on different kind of star

For Thousand Oaks resident Joe Napolitano, gazing at the cosmos through the view finder of a telescope is like stepping into another time and dimension. More...

Berlin Candy Bomber will share sweet tale

Gail Halvorsen, also known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber,” will give a presentation on “The Miracle of Two Sticks of Gum” at 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 28 at 1600 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Proposed law would make it easier for cities to reduce speeds on local roadways

Thousand Oaks drivers who don’t notice newly posted speed limit signs could be in for a ticket if they’re not careful. More...

Cops to target underage drinking

Incidents of underage drinking, driving under the influence and unlawful sales of alcoholic beverages will be targeted throughout Ventura County over the next year with the help of a $65,000 grant awarded to the sheriff’s department last month. More...

Contest calls for pictures of the beach

The Thank You Ocean Campaign and the California Coastal Commission are sponsoring the 13th annual Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest. The contest is open to amateurs who earn less than 50 percent of their income from photography. More...

Briefs

T.O. Tea Party hosts film viewing More...

Metrolink rolls out bicycle cars

As part of a pilot program, Metrolink will introduce its first two bicycle cars, passenger railcars outfitted with space for at least 18 bicycles rather than two bicycles like Metrolink’s other railcars. More...