September 15, 2011 RSS feed / Community

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Commission weighs future of walnut tree

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com
A 35-year-old Thousand Oaks native facing eviction has at least a week’s reprieve. A black walnut tree at Conejo School Road and Hillcrest Drive will not be removed before Sept. 26—the date of the next planning commission meeting. More...

Dedicated Red Cross volunteer brings calm to crisis situations

By Roxanne Estrada
roxanne@theacorn.com

In the midst of a disaster, Steve Caplan is a clear leader with a calm yet focused demeanor, says Jim McGee, CEO of American Red Cross of Ventura County. More...

Church BBQ, chili provide a send-o' for summer

‘LET’S EAT’— TJ Blackburn, at right, passes out a sample of chili during the chili cookoff and barbecue Sunday at Monte Vista Presbyterian Church in Newbury Park. More...

Man allegedly sold 'reworks from home

An arrest in connection with the possession of illegal fireworks was made after Thousand Oaks police officers received an anonymous tip indicating that explosives and narcotics were being sold from a home in the 100 block of Maple Road in Newbury Par More...

Authorities uncover another pot farm on public land

Conejo Valley crime

Although close to inhabited areas, the Santa Monica Mountains seem to attract pot growers. Nearly 4,000 marijuana plants were removed from national parkland near Kanan Dume Road north of Malibu on Sept. 2. More...

Gun fired into the air during domestic dispute in Thousand Oaks

A Thousand Oaks resident is in custody after allegedly battering his girlfriend last month. On Aug. More...

Fashion show aids home for at-risk kids

The Casa Pacifica Angels will present the 10th annual “Spotlight on Style” fashion show Sat., Sept. 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Presidential candidate talks in N.P.

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Republican primary hopeful Newt Gingrich addressed supporters at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park last week, just hours before participating in the GOP presidential primary debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. More...

‘Smart meters’ coming to T.O.

Power company plans to install high-tech devices in April 2012
By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

Kathy Renfrow was curious when an antenna appeared atop a streetlight in her Thousand Oaks neighborhood. More...

Golf center awarded permit extension

Late-night driving range has been point of contention
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

It looks like local golfers will continue to tee up and hone their swing past dusk at the Tom Barber Golf Center. More...

Meeting will discuss street restriping

The City of Thousand Oaks plans to change the pavement striping on Avenida de Los Arboles between Moorpark Road and the 23 Freeway to reduce the number of collisions and improve visibility. More...

Spirit of Mountains photo contest is back

The 10th annual Spirit of the Mountains photo contest, hosted by the National Park Service, is accepting entries through Sept. 30. All photos must be taken by amateurs and within the Santa Monica Mountains Zone. More...

Tour offered for new docents at inn

The Conejo Valley Historical Society will host “A Day at the Museum,” an orientation day for new volunteers and docents, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. More...

My Stuff fundraiser includes games

The My Stuff Bags Foundation will host the third annual “Best Stuff Celebration” at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24 at Leonis Adobe Museum Rancho, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. The adult event will have food, silly contests and crazy games. More...