WAVES, DUDE—At right, surfer Blaze Roche executes a radical cut-back in the open division of the 11th annual Point Mugu Surf Contest at Naval Base Ventura County on July 26. More than 50 surfers ...

Oak trees aren’t just the City of T.O.’s namesake; they could one day be its protectors against raging brush fires. In the wake of January’s devastating firestorms in Los Angeles County, and with ...

The Ventura County community has come together to mourn the death of two Thousand Oaks men who were fatally shot July 28 by a gunman targeting a Reno, Nevada hotel/casino. A third person was also ...

With changing consumer trends and shopping habits triggered by an economy that’s presented multiple tough challenges over the past decade, it’s no secret that America’s shopping malls are at a ...

Thousand Oaks residents are gearing up for cosplay as Spock, Superman and others with LibCon return yet again to bring pop culture into the city. Grant Brimhall Library’s LibCon is back for its third ...

The event, which serves as the society’s most important annual fundraiser, is more than just a gathering—it’s a spirited homage to the rich cultural and civic legacy of the Conejo Valley. With its ...

Just when I begin to wonder what to write about next, life offers up a moment— a lesson—and I am reminded that these everyday experiences often hold meaning worth sharing. Last week, my mom, who ...

A Thousand Oaks man suspected of domestic violence was arrested last week after a several-hours standoff with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began around 6:50 p.m. July 16 when the ...

Will Daugherty, right, Rick Fellows and Christine Warren watch a performance during the festivities.

Janss Marketplace continues its free summer concert series in the coming week with a Beatles tribute. Touted as “the Bay Area’s ultimate Beatles party band,” tribute band Ticket to Ride will perform ...

SMOOTH JAZZ—Guitarist Sal Kuenzler and saxophonist Brian Landau, above, perform with the Conejo Valley Jazz Band during a Conejo Valley Community Concert and Jazz bands community concert at Oaks ...

Property taxes on real estate have long been a contentious issue, and for good reason. While it’s true that local governments, including Ventura County, rely heavily on property taxes to fund ...