November 5, 2009 RSS feed / Community

T.O. man commits suicide

On Monday, victim had been distraught

A Thousand Oaks man committed suicide Tuesday near Camarillo, authorities said. Deputies found Bruce Czernek, 50, in a burning parked car at 1:30 a.m., Tues., Nov. More...

Amgen bike tour to raise cancer research funds, help local economy

The Amgen Tour of California bicycle race will finish in the Conejo Valley this year, bringing attention and an economic boost to the cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. More...

Edison offers solar incentives

Southern California Edison will present a free, nontechnical session for residential customers about the California Solar Initiative program and the incentives it offers to homeowners who “go solar.” More...

Flag football game will benefit Make-A Wish Foundation

The second annual Gary Galloway memorial flag football game will take place Sun., Nov. 15 at Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. The Simi Valley Police will face off against the Ventura County Fire Department. More...

Serving in Uniform

•Army Pfc. Matthew B. Merkle has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Gary and Karen Merkle of Westlake Village and a 2004 graduate of Westlake High School. More...

Another Eagle

REACHES PINNACLE IN SCOUTING– Trevor O’Shaughnessy, a senior at Thousand Oaks High School,has earned the rank of Eagle, the highest in Scouting. He’s been a Scout since he was 8. More...

Bambi in the ’burbs

THE BUCK STOPS HERE—Jef Kurfess says he has seen this same buck visiting his neighbor’s home on Highgate Road several times. More...

Conejo Senior singles meet

The Conejo Senior Singles meet every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Westlake Village, back of church rear parking lot, 1049 Westlake Blvd. The group is for singles ages 55 and up and is not church affiliated. More...

Squirrel of the Month

CURIOUS LITTLE GUY—A frequent visitor to one of the window sills at the dental office of Dr. Steve Stephens is our better-late-than-never Squirrel of the Month for October. More...

Local company will sanitize your mattresses or your entire home

Radio and TV commercials are broadcasting that old mattresses are infected with dust mites and debris. More...

Price convicted of murder

Kenneth Price, 40, has been convicted by a jury for the July 26, 2008, first-degree murder of his mother, Newbury Park resident Linda Price. Price was also found guilty of committing the murder during a robbery. More...

Veterans Day will not affect trash collection next week

Newbury Disposal will maintain its regular trash and recycling or green waste collection schedules in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park during the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 9 through 15. For more information, call (805) 647-1414. More...

T.O. man wins grand jury distinction

Jerry Lewi of Thousand Oaks was awarded the Angelo Rolando award from the California Grand Jurors’ Association at the group’s annual conference at Sacramento in October. More...

Conejo Valley debutantes to be honored by National Charity League

The Conejo Valley Chapter of National Charity League Inc. will host the 28th annual National Charity League Ball on Sat., Nov. 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. More...

Community comes together for fundraiser

More than 600 supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes attended the seventh annual Stand Up for Kids dinner and fundraising auction last month in Westlake Village. More...

Learn to curl at SoCal Curling open house

The SoCal Curling Club will host a curling open house at 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 7 at the Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. The event is open to anyone age 12 and older who would like to learn how to curl. Cost is $20. More...

Community newspaper led to matrimony

When Lenore Marcus answered an Acorn classified ad seeking a roommate, she had no idea she’d end up with much more than a place to live. The ad brought her a husband, a family and a business. More...

Middle schools help Manna food bank with charity softball game, raise $620

Los Cerritos and Colina middle schools had a unique fundraising event last month. The PTSA groups from both schools played a charity softball game. Proceeds from ticket sales went to Manna, Conejo Valley’s food bank. More...

Violin collector to share historical instruments

A family program titled “The Violin: What Makes a Great Instrument” will take place at 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 7 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Girl Scouts collecting Beanie Babies, scarves

Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 60711 of Thousand Oaks is collecting Beanie Babies and knitting scarves for service men and women through Nov. 30. More...

‘A day to remember’

FAIRY-TALE DRESS UP—Bride-to-be Nikole Shellabarger of Simi Valley, left, tries on a bridal gown for her October 2010 wedding. More...

Food drive to help Manna

Creative Castle is sponsoring its inaugural food drive to benefit Manna food bank through Nov. 15. More...