Youngsters on 2 wheels Source of this article – Ventura County Star, February 1, 2008. Three groups collaborate to give bicycles to 50 members of Boys & Girls Clubs By Kitty Dill Christmas 2008 arrived 11 months early for 50 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo and Read more…
Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, November 2, 2006 A near-secret bicycle trail in Thousand Oaks and other bicycle issues were discussed during the first meeting of the city’s Bicycle Advisory Team. Under the direction of the City Council, the BAT was formed to address bicycle safety issues Read more…
Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, October 12, 2006 Construction of a luxury home–surrounded by the recent city purchase of $2.5 million of preserved open space–was approved by the Thousand Oaks planning commission on Monday evening. Now a two storey, 6,000 square foot house, with two garages, totaling Read more…
Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, October 5, 2006 In response to the death of Traffic and Transportation Commissioner Glenn Garvin, who was killed while riding his bicycle on Westlake Boulevard on Sept. 16, the City Council voted to research ways to improve bicycle safety in Thousand Oaks. Read more…
Thousand Oaks is surrounded by 15,000 acres of open space that includes about 100 miles of hiking trails. Keeping the rustic paths clear of growth and debris isn’t an easy job, according to Glen Kinney, the supervising park ranger for the Conejo Open Space and Conservation Agency. Source of this Read more…
The search has been called off for a bear seen near the Westlake High School campus, officials said today. Source of this article – Ventura County Star, May 23, 2006 By staff reports Shortly before 10:30 a.m. today, a bear was sighted near Via Colinas in Thousand Oaks; nearly an Read more…
After years of postponement, the 23 Freeway widening project will finally begin within the next few months, according to a report presented by city staff at a recent Thousand Oaks City Council meeting. Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 20, 2006 By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com The project Read more…
Carrying nearly 17,000 riders last month, Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT) shattered last year’s ridership mark and continues to show tremendous growth, according to Mark Watkins, public works director for the city of Thousand Oaks. Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 20, 2006 TOT experienced a 41 percent Read more…
Cyclists are heading out after sunset for reasons both practical (schedules) and personal (sensory rush). Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 3, 2006. By Bill Becher. Special to The Times THE darkening sky glows red as a long line of lights bobs along the dirt road. Riders Read more…
At a special meeting, Thousand Oaks council members praise the work of the late former city councilman. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2005 By gregory w. Griggs Times Staff Writer Thousand Oaks officials gathered this week to pay tribute to the late Edward L. Masry, Read more…