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City of Thousand Oaks shifts to Athens Services
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On Jan. 1, Athens Services, a privately owned family garbage business, replaced Waste Management and EJ Harrison and Sons companies in serving the Thousand Oaks residents for garbage pick up and additional services. The prior companies had been serving Thousand Oaks since 1998. The city opened for bid after the City Council collectively decided…
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Construction near The Lakes set to provide affordable housing
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This September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the National Affordable Housing Legislation in Oakland, California. In direct response to the act, the Thousand Oaks City Council approved construction on a new apartment complex at the Lakes on Nov. 30 of this year. The apartments will have 165 units spread across a total of 5 floors.…
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California is not that bad
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It is a common critique in both online and real life spaces that California is a snobby, elitist, and expensive place that is full of fake clout chasers, but I would challenge these notions of the state. Maybe there is some truth to some of the characterizations of California, as there is plenty to…
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Take a tour of the Conejo Valley
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Chakaa Tea Cafe This September, Chakaa Tea Cafe opened its doors to the public. First started in Arcadia, Chakaa was first opened by a Taiwanese man with the hopes of sh owcasing different Taiwanese and Chinese culture. Though most popular for their boba drinks, Chakaa offers a variety of teas and fruit drinks and…
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Woman stabbed in Thousand Oaks
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A woman was stabbed in the O’Reilly auto parts store on Thousand Oaks Boulevard on Sept. 1. Police responded and transported her to a hospital nearby. According to the Acorn, the crime was targeted. “[The police] found a woman who had been stabbed in the abdomen and immediately ordered the entire area on lockdown.…
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Affordable housing is not the end of Thousand Oaks
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Proposals to build affordable housing in Thousand Oaks have frequently been met with staunch criticism from community members who claim the projects will harm the community in one way or another. Not only is this untrue, but Thousand Oaks needs to face the rising costs of living in California and create even more affordable…
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Westminster Clinic continues serving community
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Standing in the shade of two bright blue Easy-Up tents, a group of high school volunteers hand out free boxes of fresh produce and healthy groceries to a middle aged woman holding her young child by the hand. Behind her, a long line of patients stretches through the parking lot and around the corner…
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TO Library hosts virtual programs
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The Thousand Oaks Library is not only a place to rent books, but it also gives people the opportunity to be tutored, gain volunteer hours and much more. The TO Library continues to host a range of virtual programs for people to enjoy. Brian Chau, senior, volunteers for Thousand Oaks Teen Advisory League (TOTAL),…
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Thousand Oaks Plans for a Sustainable Future
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The city of Thousand Oaks held their tenth meeting on Sept. 24 with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) working on the planning and policy document that guides development, enhancement and conservation in Thousand Oaks. Walker Wells is an employee of Raimi + Associates, an urban design and research firm assisting in the development…
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Fun Box is not that fun
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The Fun Box is a collection of art installations that have a vibrant and youthful aesthetic. Open for just a short time in the Oaks Mall, many people have taken the opportunity to visit the establishment to add photos to their family albums by posing in front of sparkling backdrops or interacting with props.…