July 2, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Farmers market returns 'home'

CELEBRITY VISITS THE OAKS- McGruff the Crime Dog helps the Thousand Oaks Farmers Market celebrate its return to The Oaks mall during last month's grand reopening. More...

Sherwood Lake Club will host a golf tournament

The HomeAid Los Angeles/ Ventura Golf Classic 2009 will be at the Sherwood Lake Club Wed., July 22. The event is open to 18 foursomes. Reservations are requested by Fri., July 17. The cost is $175 per person, $700 per foursome. More...

Boy hit by car is improving

A 7-year-old bicyclist who suffered serious head injuries after colliding with a car a month ago is now walking and talking. The boy, who had been in a coma and in critical condition, was on a respirator until two weeks ago. More...

Illegal fireworks that cause fires may lead to heavy fines

The Ventura County Fire Department reminds residents that the safe and legal way to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July is at a professional public display. More...

Firefighting resources could be in danger from statewide budget cuts

The greatest risk, officials say, would be during the brushfire season when fire departments pool their resources
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Although demand for services is growing, the Ventura County Fire Department will lose money if the state budget slashes cash from local coffers. More...

Rice coming to Reagan Library in Simi Valley

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation will host former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at 6 p.m. Tues., July 14 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

City of Thousand Oaks works with Many Mansions on affordable housing

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

To allow for the construction of a 60unit multifamily affordable housing project, the City Council voted 4-0 in favor of a change in the city's General Plan from low-density residential to medium-density residential. More...

Those against taxes to have 'Tea Party II' on July Fourth

Demonstrators who believe Americans have been Taxed Enough Already (TEA) and are opposed to government spending will gather from 1 to 3 p.m. at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. in Thousand Oaks. More...

T.O. Arts Festival calls for vendors

Ventura County visual artists can enter the sixth annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 26 and 27 at T.O. Civic Arts Plaza's Mary and Richard Carpenter Park, 2100 E. More...