August 5, 2010 RSS feed / Community

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Prevention emphasized by Ventura County’s fire chief

Residents who live near open areas must clear brush, Roper says
By Soumya Karlamangla Special to the Acorn
With the arrival of fire season in Conejo Valley, officials are continuing their efforts to keep residents aware of the danger and methods of fire prevention. More...

Auto mall sign will go before city planners

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Thousand Oaks Auto Mall’s proposed new monument sign, featuring a giant color screen, will need to go before the planning commission. A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. More...

Sharing trails is important, officials say

STOPPING THE STAMPEDE—City public works director Mark Watkins and Conejo Recreation and Park District general manager Jim Friedl meet with concerned citizens to explain the intention of a 12-foo More...

Junior Women’s Club opens membership

Celebrating its 42nd year of service in Conejo Valley, the Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club will host its annual membership drive at 7 p.m. Tues., Aug. 17. More...

Woman’s club to host games

The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will host a game day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 18 at Vallecito Clubhouse, 1251 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. More...

Thousand Oaks needs residents to serve on committees

The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking residents to serve on the following committees: •Disabled Access Appeals and Advisory Board members meet as needed and act in an advisory capacity regarding ways to promote disabled access in the city. More...

Tax credit expires, new home sales decline

The pace of home sales at California new-home communities struggled through a challenging May after expiration of a federal tax credit, the California Building Industry Association has reported. More...

City of T.O. says it’s doing as much as it can to reduce homelessness

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Ventura County grand jury recommended all cities in the county coordinate their services and resources to eliminate or minimize homelessness. More...

For the record

The Naval Base Ventura County Air Show at Point Mugu is Sat. and Sun., Aug. 7 and 8. We had our numbers wrong in last week’s edition. Gates open at 311 Main Road at 8 a.m. both days, and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be featured. More...

The world is focusing on the city of Thousand Oaks’ wastewater treatment plant

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Thousand Oaks residents may not know they have the rock star of wastewater treatment plants in their own backyard. But Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant superintendent Chuck Rogers knows. More...

Established nonprofit clubs help new service leadership group

The Thousand Oaks Aktion Club chartering event will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 19 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Representatives from state Sen. More...

Cellphones needed for soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers and Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks are seeking donations of unused cellphones that will be recycled through ReCellular Inc. More...

Seven women present their visions

AT THE GALLERY–Thousand Oaks resident Joanne Buhek takes a look at artwork on display at the “7 Women, 7 Visions” show at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery. More...

In the wake of rent increases, a new committee is appointed by the city of T.O.

Escalating rents have caused a defunct commission to rise from the dust. The Thousand Oaks City Council unanimously appointed five members and two alternates to the Rent Adjustment Committee. More...