September 10, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Replica of Vietnam War Memorial visits Westlake Village

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
An ongoing stream of visitors came to Westlake Village over Labor Day weekend to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. More...

Newbury Park girl, 15, is facing rare medical problem

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Mia Stoutenborough began having seizures last September, her parents were baffled. The 15-year-old was a healthy student at Newbury Park High School and a star athlete in water polo, tennis and swimming. More...

T.O. man, 29, found guilty of child molestation

Arturo Arita Mendez, 29, of Thousand Oaks was found guilty last week of sexually abusing a 4-year-old girl on Aug. 22, 2007. He faces a maximum of 25 years to life when sentencing takes place on Sept. 30, prosecutor Catherine Voelker said. More...

Blues group performs at The Oaks

MUSIC ALWAYS AN ATTRACTION–People gather in The Oaks mall’s outdoor expansion area and listen to the blues sounds of Dennis Jones. More...

Conejo Valley YMCA groups plan events

The Conejo Valley YMCA kicks off a new year of Indian Guides and Princesses with two events for parents and children. A free barbecue will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. More...

Rummage sale on Saturday to help Manna

Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank, will sponsor a community rummage sale from 7 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. More...

La Leche League of T.O. hosts luncheon, silent auction

La Leche League of Thousand Oaks will host the annual Silent Auction Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 16 at Borchard Community Park, 250 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park.  More...

Woman’s Club meets for lunch, entertainment

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will meet for lunch and entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 23 at Los Robles Greens Golf Club restaurant, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. There is ample parking. More...

The League of Women voters is seeking new members

The League of Women Voters of Ventura County is seeking new members and invites all interested women to attend the annual membership meeting and brunch at 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 26 at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Drive, Camarillo. More...

Water-saving measures are now in effect

What are the city’s new permanent water conservation measures? •Watering is prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. More...

Woman pleads guilty to embezzling

Daphne Ann Brenon, 53, of Westlake Village recently pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft, one count of filing a false tax return and admitted to taking more than $150,000, according to the district attorney’s office. More...

Genuine census takers have IDs

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau advises people to be cooperative but cautious so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. How can you tell the difference between a U.S. More...

T.O. man guilty of insurance fraud

Ismael Martin Santos, 24, of Thousand Oaks was recently sentenced after having pleaded guilty to felony auto insurance fraud. More...

Fiction in a Nutshell

Winner Grandpa Reads to Alice By Laurie Greene “Grandpa, read to me!” demanded Alice as she stood by her grandfather’s chair hugging the battered book against her 4yearold frame. More...

Fundraiser helps Many Mansions

More than 400 community members gathered on the lawn of The Lakes shopping center early last month to sample wines from local vintners, taste gourmet food samplings and support Many Mansions. More...

Looks like a good fit

GEARING UP–Jose Estrada helps his son Sebastian, 7, try on a brand-new MATES spirit shirt during the new charter school’s recent Back-to-School Bash and family orientation. More...

AYSO starts new season Saturday

AYSO Region 9 will kick off its 40th Opening Day for the 2,200 boys and girls of Thousand Oaks and neighboring communities at 11 a.m. this Sat., Sept. More...

Cartoonist to speak to GOP women

The Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Fri., Sept. 18 at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Beginning bridge players to get lessons

Duplicate bridge and snacks for beginning players will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Sundays in September at Bridge Academy II, 77 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. The cost is $6. For more information, call Jean at (805) 494-0965. More...