State contractors say they have removed burned metal, concrete, ash and debris from nearly 150 residential properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires. The homeowners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Crews have cleared debris from 127 properties in Los Angeles County and from 21 parcels in Ventura County—and will […]
2019-03-21
Museum seeks volunteers
The Stagecoach Inn Museum is looking for new volunteers. The museum offers volunteers a chance to meet new friends, participate in events and use their skills while providing a community service. The next training sessions will be at 9:30 a.m. Sat., March 23 and March 30 at the museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.

Camarillo condo with updated kitchen
Home has two-car detached garageMountain and pastoral views can be seen from the patio of this Vista Camarillo condo with three bedrooms and two baths. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Wood-like laminate floors are found throughout. The living room has a fireplace. A private laundry room is adjacent to the unit. There is a two-car detached garage. The master […]
Lee annual awards handed out
Lee & Associates-LA North/ Ventura honored its 2018 top producers at the brokerage’s annual Awards and Profit Distribution Celebration recently at North Ranch Country Club. Warren Berzack, principal and national director of Lee & Associates Multifamily Advisor Group, was named Broker of the Year. Specialty awards went to: Scott Caswell, principal/managing director and industrial specialist, Cory Stehr, principal and investment […]

Fire-damaged parks slow to open
The heavy rains over the last few months have healed most of the visible damage from the Woolsey fire—burn scars and blackened plant life have been replaced by lush greenery that invites locals to return to the Santa Monica Mountains where they can enjoy the recent sunny weather. Local parks are a different matter. Some spaces are still showing signs […]

Drive up for drive-in benefit
Nostalgic event will aid local charitiesThe Rotary Club of the Conejo Valley is taking residents “Back to the Future” in a new nostalgic event that will help benefit area charities. Night at the Drive-in will start at 6 p.m. Sat., April 13 at Conejo Creek Park South, 1300 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The event will have a Best Pajama and Movie Character Look Alike […]

Century 21 agent is top lister in the Camarillo office for February
Christy Rueckert, sales associate with Century 21 Everest, was named the Camarillo office’s top listing agent and top residential sales agent for February. She was also honored as the top listing agent for January. “We are pleased to recognize Christy Rueckert and her strong start to 2019,” said George Morris, CEO of Century 21 Everest. “She is a leader and […]

High-end store takes the low road
Vintage Grocers exits the Westlake PromenadeThis story was updated 2:55 p.m. March 29, 2019. March 15 started as a normal workday for Kilie Mackey. But when the Vintage Grocers receiving manager arrived at the Westlake Promenade store Friday morning, she was shocked to find it had been closed—permanently. “People were there painting the windows white to block them out, and there was a sign on the […]
Public invited to student art showcase
The Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council will host an opening reception and awards ceremony for the 2019 Conejo Valley Student Awards Juried Art Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri., March 22 at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Circle. The event is open to the public. Winning entries selected by jury members will be on display […]