March 11, 2010 RSS feed / Community

For the record

An incorrect phone number appeared in last week’s article “Library foundation collecting historical photos.” The correct number is (805) 449-2660, ext. 228. John K. More...

T.O. man may have tried to kidnap his mother

Thousand Oaks resident Juan Mena, also known as Frank Morrison, was arrested in Calabasas on Feb. 27 on allegations that he kidnapped his mother and made criminal threats. More...

Tsunami misses Sunderland

Sailing 3,000 miles off the coast of Chile, Abby Sunderland faced no danger from a tsunami, according to her blog. More...

Brian Leshon now leads county Democrats

Brian Leshon of Ventura was elected chair of the  Ventura County Democratic Party, also known as the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee, last month. He was elected, 22-7. More...

What do you think of the city’s prospective new $25,000 logo?

KIM BARRETT Oak Park “I like it. The whole community has oaks, and I think an oak tree represents the way Thousand Oaks protects its oak trees. More...

Local attorney wins big on Wheel of Fortune

Nathan Lee, an attorney and resident of Thousand Oaks, was a winning contestant on ABC’s “Wheel of Fortune” on March 5. He won a total of $50,300, a trip to Barbados and a goodie prize trip to New Orleans. More...

Women’s club gives donation to rescue dogs

Group started supporting foundation in response to 9/11

The Westlake Women’s Club recently presented a $2,500 donation to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation based in Ojai. “We started raising funds for the search dogs in response to the 9/11 attacks. More...

Hammer maker, designer pounds out a living

All over the world craftsmen, carpenters and ordinary people pick up hammers and pound away. Some create beautiful woodwork. Others build houses. Some hit their fingers as they try to hang a picture. More...

Nature camp focuses on science, environment

Reservations are being accepted for the three sessions of Mountains Restoration Trust’s summer Discovery Nature Camp. Children ages 8 to 12 years old can participate in experiences with a strong science and environment focus.  More...

Soloist auditions

The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will have open auditions to fill the remaining soloist positions for the 2010 season starting at 2 p.m. Sun., March 21 at the recital hall in the Paseo Marketplace, 3749 E. More...

Vons bakery reopens after temporary closure

A cockroach infestation is one reason a local supermarket was prevented from selling freshly baked cookies, cakes and breads. More...

Dantona announces he’ll run for Ventura County clerk

Simi Valley resident Jim Dantona last month announced his candidacy for the office of Ventura County Clerk-Recorder. More...

Westlake Village Art Guild calls for entries

The Westlake Village Art Guild is sponsoring an open juried art show from March 20 through April 27 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Accident is under investigation

Thousand Oaks resident Pritesh Davda, 32, was in stable condition at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center after a solo crash on the 23 Freeway. More...

Residents gather to add safety, beauty to Casa Conejo

The Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council will have a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wed., March 17 at Walnut Elementary School, 581 Dena Drive, Newbury Park. More...

Hunt for eggs at Janss Marketplace

The free annual Easter Eggstravaganza will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., March 27 at Janss Marketplace, Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Holocaust survivors have emotional reunion

Tomas Kovar recently reunited with two people he’d been in hiding with more than six decades ago during World War II in Slovakia. More...

Tying the knot

EXCHANGING VOWS–Lansing Hawkins of Thousand Oaks and Nemyra Clinto of Redland-Cleveland, Queensland, Australia, were married last fall in Oxnard. More...