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Thousand Oaks
Where Rolling Hills Meet Hollywood Dreams
About Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks unfolds like a California postcard come to life, where oak-studded hills roll into perfectly manicured neighborhoods that house entertainment industry royalty and tech innovators alike. This upscale haven offers world-class hiking at Wildwood Regional Park, where waterfalls cascade year-round, and the iconic Civic Arts Plaza hosts Broadway-caliber performances under starlit skies. Between sipping craft cocktails at The Stonehaus or browsing the luxe Oaks Shopping Center, you'll understand why this jewel of the Conejo Valley feels like the sophisticated escape you never knew you needed.
Upcoming Events
All eventsAAUW-Thousand Oaks Le Petit French Tea
Regime Fight League 7
Giessinger Comedy Night
Pacific Festival Ballet presents Charlotte's Web
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Pacific Festival Ballet presents Charlotte's Web
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Thousand Oaks
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Westlake Village
Hyatt Regency Westlake
The BLVD Beer Festival
Fellowship for Performing Arts presents The Screwtape Letters
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Fred Kavli Theatre
Pacific Dressage: A Classical Dressage & Western Dressage Schooling Show with Working Equitation
Conejo Creek Equestrian Park
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Fred Kavli Theatre
Touch of Joy
Local Businesses
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petAquatic Zoo Tropical Fish
2655, East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
carpetCarpet One Floor & Home
pharmacyNorth Oaks Pharmacy
1014, East Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
deliBrent's Deli
2799, Townsgate Road, CA
dog_parkConejo Creek Dog Park
1350, E Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
clinicCarbon Health Urgent Care
fast_foodCarl's Jr.
887, South Westlake Boulevard, CA
bankFirst Citizens Bank (USA)
convenienceExtraMile
1152, East Avenida de Los Arboles, CA
Latest News in Thousand Oaks
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Thousand OaksCRPD weighs future uses for newly purchased property
The Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District just sealed the deal on a major piece of local history—the Hillcrest Center for the Arts and the surrounding 61 acres, including the old National Park Service headquarters. For those of us who’ve spent years watching plays, taking classes, or just enjoying the open space around 403 W. Hillcrest, this feels like a homecoming. The district now owns the land it’s been leasing for decades, which means the future of that arts hub and the adjacent grounds is wide open. What happens next? CRPD is asking the community to weigh in on potential uses, from expanding arts programming to adding more recreational trails or even event spaces. It’s a rare chance to shape a beloved landmark—and the Thousand Oaks Acorn will be tracking every public meeting. If you’ve ever wandered the Hillcrest grounds or cheered from the audience, now’s the time to speak up about what this place could become.
Thousand OaksCaltrans completes long-awaited fencing project on 118 bridge
Great news for Moorpark commuters and the broader community: Caltrans has wrapped up the SR-118 Arroyo Simi Safety Barrier Project on the Overhead Bridge, adding over 6,400 linear feet of fencing along both sides of the half-mile span. The Thousand Oaks Acorn reported the completion on July 15, marking the end of a long-awaited effort to prevent suicides on the bridge. For those who drive this stretch daily, the change is subtle but deeply meaningful—a quiet safeguard that prioritizes mental health and safety. This project isn't just about infrastructure; it's a reflection of our community's care. The bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, has been a site of tragedy, and this fencing offers a tangible step toward prevention. It's a reminder that even in our busy lives, we look out for one another. Kudos to Caltrans and local advocates who pushed for this—it's a win for the 805.
Thousand OaksResidents launch referendum effort against downtown project
Thousand Oaks is at a crossroads, neighbors. A group of residents has launched a referendum effort against the city's proposed $100 million downtown overhaul, concerned the project's scale is too much for our community. The City Council gave the redevelopment plan a second reading and final approval back in June, but these locals are circulating a petition to put the decision to a public vote. This is a classic Thousand Oaks moment: balancing the need to revitalize our downtown and reverse population decline with the desire to preserve our suburban character. The Thousand Oaks Acorn first broke the story, and it's got folks talking at coffee shops and neighborhood meetings. Whether you're for the project or against it, this referendum drive means your voice could directly shape the future of our city center.