This five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Thousand Oaks is nestled atop a private bluff. The single-story property spans roughly 3,400 square feet and sits on a huge 26,000-square-foot lot. The Mediterranean-inspired house has been remodeled with custom upgrades. Interior features include distressed hardwood flooring, three fireplaces, remodeled bathrooms, secondary master bedroom, vaulted ceilings, surround sound, recessed lighting, updated windows and French […]
2019-12-05
Mediterranean-inspired home is at the top of a private bluff
Backyard has casita, barbecue, workshopDealer eyes 3-story showroom
Rusnak files pre-applicationRusnak/Westlake Porsche opened its showroom doors in its current location at the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall a little over seven years ago. Now the luxury vendor is looking into building a bigger dealership. Rusnak submitted a pre-application in October to the City of Thousand Oaks expressing a desire to construct a three-story, 121,744-square-foot building on the dealer’s 5-acre lot next […]
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An extravagance of music Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas extravaganza at 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15 at 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. The concert is free and open to the public. The Christmas Choir, under the direction of Lance Merrill, will perform a seasonal concert of sacred, classical, traditional and contemporary works from throughout church history, including […]
10th vape-related ailment in Ventura Co.
Local officials say the state health department has confirmed the 10th case of Ventura County lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products. The condition has become so prevalent it now goes by EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping associating lung injury) for short. It is sometimes mistaken for pneumonia, according to a statement released last week by Ventura […]
Opportunities to give blood during the holidays
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals can make an appointment to donate blood or platelets to the American Red Cross. Those with type O blood are needed. Those give blood or platelets through Dec. 18 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Restrictions apply; see […]
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Free screenings at wellness expo The City of Calabasas will host a Wellness and Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7 at the Calabasas Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Way. The event is free and open to the public. The expo will include free health screenings, displays and activities for all ages, disaster supplies for sale […]
Runners weather wet n’ wild Turkey Day Dash
SOGGY BUT FAST— At right, Jenn Betancourt of Santa Barbara runs through a puddle in the 5K race during Conejo Valley YMCA Turkey Day Dash Nov. 28 at Cal Lutheran University. Below, Marco Conradi, left, and his wife, Kristy, of Westlake Village help their 8-year-old son, Isaiah, participate in the 1K kids’ run. Below left, hundreds of runners wait in […]
Westlake hills come alive with high school production
PLAY REVIEW /// ‘The Sound of Music’Last month, as the scent of roast turkey permeated most Conejo Valley homes, the delicacy of the day over at Westlake High School was schnitzel with noodles—a key ingredient in the song “My Favorite Things,” a highlight of Broadway’s venerable musical “The Sound of Music.” The school’s theater, choir, orchestra and band departments combined for the first time to present […]
New ‘kingdom’ coming soon
MOORPARK COLLEGECat pen to break ground in spring
Moorpark College’s noblest feline will soon have a new place to roam and play. Last week, the community college announced that it raised the $550,000 necessary to build a new enclosure for Ira, a 5-yearold African lion living on campus at America’s Teaching Zoo. Named Ira’s Kingdom, the habitat will be four times bigger than the big cat’s current enclosure. […]