‘She was so happy’
Every day for the past four decades, Roy Rodriguez has carried the heartbreak of his sister’s homicide. On a recent afternoon, the 64-year-old also carried...
Send in the cavalry
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is adding a $350,000 versatile vehicle to its first responder fleet in response to the heavy rains that have hit...
Man pleads not guilty to weapon, drug charges
Nearly a year after his arrest, a Thousand Oaks man has been charged with dealing methamphetamine. James Walker, 50, pleaded not guilty to six different...
Five arrested in gang-related attack in TO
A Feb. 3 beatdown in front of a Thousand Oaks Boulevard strip mall was gang-related, police said. In a statement issued last week, the Thousand...
A wake-up call for California
Nisan Cerami has been consumed by dread since Turkey and Syria were devastated by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 6. The Thousand Oaks...
Photographer buzzes the skies for book on Super Hornet
Getting to ride in an F-18 Super Hornet “pulling six G’s” is an honor bestowed on few civilians, but for longtime photojournalist Scott Dworkin, it’s...
Time to turn the page after 18 yearsFree Access
I was at my desk in Agoura Hills in April 2014 when the frantic call popped up on my extension. I remember the distressed tone...
STOMPING OUT HATE
BRING THE LOVE—(Below) Thousand Oaks resident Amber Ackerman makes a sign during Walk Against Hate at Conejo Creek Park North on Sunday. Camarillo City Councilmember...
Finding inspiration at home
Starting as a child with inspiration from TV artist Bob Ross then adapting to a surreal style, Brian Coxen creates breathtaking landscape oil paintings. The...
Revamped Teen Center plans rocking reopening
The Thousand Oaks Teen Center is throwing a party and everyone’s invited—everyone between the ages of 12 and 18, that is. At 5:30 p.m. Fri., March 10, the Conejo Rec...
Scouts gather food for Manna
HELP FROM FRIENDS—Webelos Scout Kai Shvartsman drops off bags of food at Manna that Scout Pack 3732 and Troop 787 gathered during the Scouting for Food collection Feb. 25.
Wagon rides highlight wildflowers
Rancho Potrero Community Equestrian Center will provide Wildflower Wagon Rides to view the wildflowers, local birds and scenery that surround the Conejo open space from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
CRPD calls on community to ‘unplug’
In recognition of the National Day of Unplugging on Sat., March 4, Conejo Recreation and Park District staff asks residents to spend Saturday unplugged from their cellphones, tablets and other...
Six options for runners in Agoura’s Great Race
The Great Race returns to Agoura Hills Sat., April 1. The event is celebrating its 38th year. Participants can choose from six races: the signature PureSpectrum Chesebro Half Marathon, Neftin...
Dementia-care resources offered
Dementia Friendly Ventura County will hold a series of one-stop workshops to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers. The next workshop is from 2:30 to 4:30...
March magic
MEN’S BASKETBALL /// College notebook March Madness arrived early for the Kingsmen. The Cal Lutheran men’s basketball team qualified for...
You wanna get nuts? Let’s get Nutz!
NUTTY TO THE BONE—The AYSO Core U-12 boys’ soccer team, nicknamed the Brazilian Nutz, finished the regular season undefeated as...
A bite of the Big ‘W’
Westlake High’s baseball team opened the season with three wins in its first five outings. It’s a nice start, but...
Nonprofit earns exclusive status
Adelante Comunidad Conejo has joined exclusive company. The 5-year-old nonprofit that advocates for and supports Latino families has been approved as a Tier 1 group by the Conejo Valley Unified...
Educator recalls trip to see SOU
“Would you like to attend the State of the Union Address?” This was the message waiting in my inbox from an ex-student who is interning for U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley,...
Warriors, Lancers go 1-2 in county Academic Decathlon
The Ventura County Office of Education has named the winners of the 2023 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, which was held in person over the past few weeks in Oxnard. The...
Meal Share program provides food, fellowship to those in need
A homeless woman with her pet. A family struggling to afford groceries. A senior citizen in need of companionship. People from all walks of life filled Trinity Presbyterian Church in...
Affordable housing topic of webinar
A webinar titled “Making Affordable Housing Happen” with Jill Shook will be presented at 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 on Zoom. Shook is the co-founder of Making Housing and Community...
New vicar installed at Church of the Epiphany
The Rev. Jamelia “Jamie” Barnett was installed as vicar of the Church of the Epiphany during a festival service on Jan. 28 at the Oak Park church. The Rt. Rev....
