Struggling residents find safe haven at Harbor House. By Makena Huey [email protected] | January 31, 2025. While low-income and unhoused people in Thousand Oaks are facing growing challenges, Harbor House remains committed to preventing …

Dec 27, 2024 · East Ventura County’s first family justice center, aiming to serve victims of domestic violence, will be located in Thousand Oaks. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 17 to approve the location based on District Attorney Erik Nasarenko’s recommendation. That recommendation—which came about a year and a half after the project was initially proposed among the ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Seven days of historically destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County brought power outages, school closures and partial evacuation orders to the Conejo and Las Virgenes valleys, though the region’s worst fears were avoided when crews quickly halted the Kenneth fire as it threatened homes on Jan. 9.

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Oct 25, 2024 · HEADED FOR TRIAL?—A jury could decide if Oaks Christian “tolerates” discrimination. Acorn file photo Shocking acts of racist bullying and harassment at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village are alleged in a lawsuit brought last week by a Black student, currently a senior at the upscale private academy. Oaks Christian has denied the accusations, saying

Oct 11, 2024 · While some residents, like Janss, believe that change is the only constant, others believe Thousand Oaks has an everlasting identity. For Runnion, that’s the sense of pride that residents have for the place they call home combined with the small-town feeling that remains even as the population continues to rise.

4 days ago · HELPERS—From left, office and meal program coordinator Caroline Daradics, operations director Sheri Groenveld, executive director Denise Cortes and senior case manager Allen Goldstein of Harbor House gather at their Thousand Oaks office on Jan. 28. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers While low-income and unhoused people in Thousand Oaks are facing growing challenges, Harbor House remains committed to

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Jan 17, 2025 · ROCKIN’ IT—Above, Pablo Cruise founder Dave Jenkins leads an enthusiastic crowd. Courtesy photos If music heals the soul, then now more than ever it’s time to play. Pablo Cruise, the hitmaking group that sailed up the charts in the ’70s and ’80s, is set to dock at The Canyon in Agoura Hills on Jan. 25.

Dec 27, 2024 · LONG TALL TEXAN— Country star Lyle Lovett is among the stars inked to perform in Thousand Oaks in the coming year. Check out the Bank of America Performing Arts Center’s website for a full list of upcoming performances and productions. Courtesy photo The new year brings with it a full lineup at the Thousand Oaks