November 4, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Health & Wellness

Influenza shots work, doctors say

While there More...

Simi Valley Hospital recognized for data reporting

Simi Valley Hospital has been recognized for its active involvement in quality and safety data reporting. Health Net Inc., one of the nation More...

Brain Injury Support Group names director

The Brain Injury Support Group of Ventura County has hired Cherie Phoenix as its new executive director. A longtime Thousand Oaks resident, Phoenix has diverse experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising and special events. More...

Sports

Like fathers, like sons

A pair of head coaches, Royal

Win or lose, the last game of the season is almost always an emotional time for players and coaches. More...

Local cross-country teams power up for season-ending meets

With the Marmonte League meets for boys More...

Datebook

FRI., NOV. 4 Used Book Sale Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library sponsor a used book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

Fire damage to Rocketdyne test site concerns senator

Health officials say preliminary results for local air quality during and after the recent Topanga fire do not show unusual levels of toxic contaminants in the air. More...

Mall opening gives residents, city officials cause to celebrate

Fireworks, stilt walkers, performers in carniv More...

Community

City holds community development grant workshop

About 15 people representing 13 nonprofit agencies attended a workshop last week required by the city before a nonprofit can apply for federal grant money through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. More...

Fires call Simi Valley family into action

The October fires that charred Simi Valley, Oak Park and Bell Canyon hillsides called into service members of a unique Simi Valley family. More...

County Board of Education endorses governor’s propositions

The Ventura County Board of Education voted unanimously last week to endorse four controversial propositions. More...

Schools

YMCA pool to use new safety protection system

Swimmers and swim class participants at the Simi Valley Family YMCA now have an extra layer of swim safety protection. More...

Jewish Academy to begin new fall semester

The Conejo Jewish Academy in Agoura Hills will be starting its fall semester on Tues., Nov. 8. More...

Police

Police arrested someone for identity theft and possession of false identification at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 24 in the 4600 block of Cochran Street. More...

On The Town

A twist on ‘Oliver!’

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KCLU membership drive sets fundraising record

National Public Radio Station KCLU set a fundraising record of more than $200,000 during its annual fall membership drive in October. Credit for its success goes to the station More...

Many Mansions to host ‘Bowls of Hope’ benefi

Local artists from Clay Studio, Cal State Channel Islands, and Moorpark College have donated more than 300 hand-made ceramic bowls to the inaugural Many Mansions Bowls of Hope Project, a benefit scheduled for Sun., Nov. More...