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  1. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  2. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  3. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  4. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  5. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  6. E-motorcycle crash with pediatric patient yesterday here, kid apparently was trying to do wheelies :-( #ConejoValley

  7. E-motorcycle crash with pediatric patient yesterday here, kid apparently was trying to do wheelies :-( #ConejoValley

  8. E-motorcycle crash with pediatric patient yesterday here, kid apparently was trying to do wheelies :-( #ConejoValley

  9. E-motorcycle crash with pediatric patient yesterday here, kid apparently was trying to do wheelies :-( #ConejoValley

  10. E-motorcycle crash with pediatric patient yesterday here, kid apparently was trying to do wheelies :-( #ConejoValley

  11. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary go out today, Monday, May 4. There are lots of ways for registered voters to get their ballots in (links below):

    1. 39 official drop boxes will be open from today through June 2 at 8 pm

    2. Vote-by-mail ballots are postage paid via USPS. Allow extra time to ensure your ballot is received by June 2

    3. Beginning Saturday, May 23, 11 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 11 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    4. Beginning Saturday, May 30, all 53 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 4 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    5. On Tuesday, June 2, you can vote in-person at any of the 53 in-person Vote Centers

    Make a plan, then go vote!

    Ballot drop box locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    Vote Center locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    June primary election information:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    #voting #californiaprimary #elections #democracy #thousandoaks #conejovalley #venturacounty #california

  12. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary go out today, Monday, May 4. There are lots of ways for registered voters to get their ballots in (links below):

    1. 39 official drop boxes will be open from today through June 2 at 8 pm

    2. Vote-by-mail ballots are postage paid via USPS. Allow extra time to ensure your ballot is received by June 2

    3. Beginning Saturday, May 23, 11 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 11 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    4. Beginning Saturday, May 30, all 53 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 4 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    5. On Tuesday, June 2, you can vote in-person at any of the 53 in-person Vote Centers

    Make a plan, then go vote!

    Ballot drop box locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    Vote Center locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    June primary election information:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    #voting #californiaprimary #elections #democracy #thousandoaks #conejovalley #venturacounty #california

  13. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary go out today, Monday, May 4. There are lots of ways for registered voters to get their ballots in (links below):

    1. 39 official drop boxes will be open from today through June 2 at 8 pm

    2. Vote-by-mail ballots are postage paid via USPS. Allow extra time to ensure your ballot is received by June 2

    3. Beginning Saturday, May 23, 11 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 11 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    4. Beginning Saturday, May 30, all 53 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 4 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    5. On Tuesday, June 2, you can vote in-person at any of the 53 in-person Vote Centers

    Make a plan, then go vote!

    Ballot drop box locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    Vote Center locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    June primary election information:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    #voting #californiaprimary #elections #democracy #thousandoaks #conejovalley #venturacounty #california

  14. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary go out today, Monday, May 4. There are lots of ways for registered voters to get their ballots in (links below):

    1. 39 official drop boxes will be open from today through June 2 at 8 pm

    2. Vote-by-mail ballots are postage paid via USPS. Allow extra time to ensure your ballot is received by June 2

    3. Beginning Saturday, May 23, 11 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 11 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    4. Beginning Saturday, May 30, all 53 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 4 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    5. On Tuesday, June 2, you can vote in-person at any of the 53 in-person Vote Centers

    Make a plan, then go vote!

    Ballot drop box locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    Vote Center locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    June primary election information:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    #voting #californiaprimary #elections #democracy #thousandoaks #conejovalley #venturacounty #california

  15. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary go out today, Monday, May 4. There are lots of ways for registered voters to get their ballots in (links below):

    1. 39 official drop boxes will be open from today through June 2 at 8 pm

    2. Vote-by-mail ballots are postage paid via USPS. Allow extra time to ensure your ballot is received by June 2

    3. Beginning Saturday, May 23, 11 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 11 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    4. Beginning Saturday, May 30, all 53 in-person Vote Centers will be open countywide for 4 days. You can go to any Vote Center in Ventura County to get a personalized ballot; it doesn’t have to be the one closest to you

    5. On Tuesday, June 2, you can vote in-person at any of the 53 in-person Vote Centers

    Make a plan, then go vote!

    Ballot drop box locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    Vote Center locations:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    June primary election information:

    clerkrecorder.venturacounty.go

    #voting #californiaprimary #elections #democracy #thousandoaks #conejovalley #venturacounty #california

  16. Every few years starting in 1968, the city has conducted a Community Attitude Survey. The City Council heard the results of the 2026 survey in its meeting Tuesday. Full survey results are now available on the city website (link in comments).

    Many of us feel fortunate to live where we do, something reflected in the survey results. Ninety-one percent of respondents say their quality of life here is excellent or good. This is similar to the result in the 2023 survey.

    There is remarkably little change in the services residents like year after year: Safe streets, abundant parks and open space, and excellent public schools consistently finish at or near the top of survey results each time (Table 2). Moreover, residents generally satisfied with the way the city provides these services (Table 3), with scores in several areas improving since the 2023 survey.

    One significant change from even a few years ago is that many residents want the city to address homelessness, and appreciate the steps the city is taking. With the opening of the Thrive Grove temporary shelter last year, unsheltered homelessness dropped 46% in 2025, and the number of encampments is currently at zero.

    This survey was based on 1,071 random phone and online interviews, with a margin of error of +/- 3% at a 95% confidence interval. In addition to this statistically valid survey, all residents also had the opportunity to weigh in with individual responses. The city's website links to both sets of responses.

    #thousandoaks #communityattitudesurvey #conejovalley #tocc

  17. Every few years starting in 1968, the city has conducted a Community Attitude Survey. The City Council heard the results of the 2026 survey in its meeting Tuesday. Full survey results are now available on the city website (link in comments).

    Many of us feel fortunate to live where we do, something reflected in the survey results. Ninety-one percent of respondents say their quality of life here is excellent or good. This is similar to the result in the 2023 survey.

    There is remarkably little change in the services residents like year after year: Safe streets, abundant parks and open space, and excellent public schools consistently finish at or near the top of survey results each time (Table 2). Moreover, residents generally satisfied with the way the city provides these services (Table 3), with scores in several areas improving since the 2023 survey.

    One significant change from even a few years ago is that many residents want the city to address homelessness, and appreciate the steps the city is taking. With the opening of the Thrive Grove temporary shelter last year, unsheltered homelessness dropped 46% in 2025, and the number of encampments is currently at zero.

    This survey was based on 1,071 random phone and online interviews, with a margin of error of +/- 3% at a 95% confidence interval. In addition to this statistically valid survey, all residents also had the opportunity to weigh in with individual responses. The city's website links to both sets of responses.

    #thousandoaks #communityattitudesurvey #conejovalley #tocc

  18. Every few years starting in 1968, the city has conducted a Community Attitude Survey. The City Council heard the results of the 2026 survey in its meeting Tuesday. Full survey results are now available on the city website (link in comments).

    Many of us feel fortunate to live where we do, something reflected in the survey results. Ninety-one percent of respondents say their quality of life here is excellent or good. This is similar to the result in the 2023 survey.

    There is remarkably little change in the services residents like year after year: Safe streets, abundant parks and open space, and excellent public schools consistently finish at or near the top of survey results each time (Table 2). Moreover, residents generally satisfied with the way the city provides these services (Table 3), with scores in several areas improving since the 2023 survey.

    One significant change from even a few years ago is that many residents want the city to address homelessness, and appreciate the steps the city is taking. With the opening of the Thrive Grove temporary shelter last year, unsheltered homelessness dropped 46% in 2025, and the number of encampments is currently at zero.

    This survey was based on 1,071 random phone and online interviews, with a margin of error of +/- 3% at a 95% confidence interval. In addition to this statistically valid survey, all residents also had the opportunity to weigh in with individual responses. The city's website links to both sets of responses.

    #thousandoaks #communityattitudesurvey #conejovalley #tocc

  19. Every few years starting in 1968, the city has conducted a Community Attitude Survey. The City Council heard the results of the 2026 survey in its meeting Tuesday. Full survey results are now available on the city website (link in comments).

    Many of us feel fortunate to live where we do, something reflected in the survey results. Ninety-one percent of respondents say their quality of life here is excellent or good. This is similar to the result in the 2023 survey.

    There is remarkably little change in the services residents like year after year: Safe streets, abundant parks and open space, and excellent public schools consistently finish at or near the top of survey results each time (Table 2). Moreover, residents generally satisfied with the way the city provides these services (Table 3), with scores in several areas improving since the 2023 survey.

    One significant change from even a few years ago is that many residents want the city to address homelessness, and appreciate the steps the city is taking. With the opening of the Thrive Grove temporary shelter last year, unsheltered homelessness dropped 46% in 2025, and the number of encampments is currently at zero.

    This survey was based on 1,071 random phone and online interviews, with a margin of error of +/- 3% at a 95% confidence interval. In addition to this statistically valid survey, all residents also had the opportunity to weigh in with individual responses. The city's website links to both sets of responses.

    #thousandoaks #communityattitudesurvey #conejovalley #tocc

  20. Every few years starting in 1968, the city has conducted a Community Attitude Survey. The City Council heard the results of the 2026 survey in its meeting Tuesday. Full survey results are now available on the city website (link in comments).

    Many of us feel fortunate to live where we do, something reflected in the survey results. Ninety-one percent of respondents say their quality of life here is excellent or good. This is similar to the result in the 2023 survey.

    There is remarkably little change in the services residents like year after year: Safe streets, abundant parks and open space, and excellent public schools consistently finish at or near the top of survey results each time (Table 2). Moreover, residents generally satisfied with the way the city provides these services (Table 3), with scores in several areas improving since the 2023 survey.

    One significant change from even a few years ago is that many residents want the city to address homelessness, and appreciate the steps the city is taking. With the opening of the Thrive Grove temporary shelter last year, unsheltered homelessness dropped 46% in 2025, and the number of encampments is currently at zero.

    This survey was based on 1,071 random phone and online interviews, with a margin of error of +/- 3% at a 95% confidence interval. In addition to this statistically valid survey, all residents also had the opportunity to weigh in with individual responses. The city's website links to both sets of responses.

    #thousandoaks #communityattitudesurvey #conejovalley #tocc

  21. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  22. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  23. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  24. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  25. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  26. Last night the City Council held its annual priority-setting meeting in the Thousand Oaks Library. Council voted unanimously to continue its work in 11 key areas, though the "resiliency and sustainability" category listed here will probably be folded into the list of public works priorities to make a list with an even 10 items.

    This was also an occasion to hear results of the 2026 Community Attitude Survey (more about that in a future post), and to hear updates from various city departments.

    There was lots of positive news in the area of public safety. Assistant city manager Ingrid Hardy reported the Thrive Grove Navigation Center is full, and is beginning to see residents transition into permanent housing. All 30 beds are in use, and the facility is ready to accommodate an additional 20 beds using tiny homes; these too would be quickly filled.

    In large part because of Thrive Grove opening, TOPD chief Jeremy Paris reported unsheltered homelessness has declined 46% in the past year, and there are currently no encampments within city limits.

    Chief Paris also reported Thousand Oaks remains one of the safest cities in the nation. Overall, crime dropped 8% last year. Commercial and residential burglaries respectively dropped 39% and 16%.

    Domestic violence continues to be an issue. TOPD and the city are partnering with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office to bring the much-needed resources of a Family Justice Center to the east county.

    Chief Paris also reported significant reductions in DUI deaths and stepped-up enforcement and education efforts to deal with unlawful use of ebikes and e-motorcycles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is working with CVUSD and CRPD on education and outreach, and with state legislators on reforms to ebike laws.

    Last but not least, chief Paris and team are planning to implement a drones-as first-responder capability to speed response time to incident calls and to give police additional information about possible hazards before deputies arrive on site.

    #thousandoaks #conejovalley #homelessness #housing #publicsafety

  27. Last night the City Council held its annual priority-setting meeting in the Thousand Oaks Library. Council voted unanimously to continue its work in 11 key areas, though the "resiliency and sustainability" category listed here will probably be folded into the list of public works priorities to make a list with an even 10 items.

    This was also an occasion to hear results of the 2026 Community Attitude Survey (more about that in a future post), and to hear updates from various city departments.

    There was lots of positive news in the area of public safety. Assistant city manager Ingrid Hardy reported the Thrive Grove Navigation Center is full, and is beginning to see residents transition into permanent housing. All 30 beds are in use, and the facility is ready to accommodate an additional 20 beds using tiny homes; these too would be quickly filled.

    In large part because of Thrive Grove opening, TOPD chief Jeremy Paris reported unsheltered homelessness has declined 46% in the past year, and there are currently no encampments within city limits.

    Chief Paris also reported Thousand Oaks remains one of the safest cities in the nation. Overall, crime dropped 8% last year. Commercial and residential burglaries respectively dropped 39% and 16%.

    Domestic violence continues to be an issue. TOPD and the city are partnering with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office to bring the much-needed resources of a Family Justice Center to the east county.

    Chief Paris also reported significant reductions in DUI deaths and stepped-up enforcement and education efforts to deal with unlawful use of ebikes and e-motorcycles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is working with CVUSD and CRPD on education and outreach, and with state legislators on reforms to ebike laws.

    Last but not least, chief Paris and team are planning to implement a drones-as first-responder capability to speed response time to incident calls and to give police additional information about possible hazards before deputies arrive on site.

    #thousandoaks #conejovalley #homelessness #housing #publicsafety

  28. Last night the City Council held its annual priority-setting meeting in the Thousand Oaks Library. Council voted unanimously to continue its work in 11 key areas, though the "resiliency and sustainability" category listed here will probably be folded into the list of public works priorities to make a list with an even 10 items.

    This was also an occasion to hear results of the 2026 Community Attitude Survey (more about that in a future post), and to hear updates from various city departments.

    There was lots of positive news in the area of public safety. Assistant city manager Ingrid Hardy reported the Thrive Grove Navigation Center is full, and is beginning to see residents transition into permanent housing. All 30 beds are in use, and the facility is ready to accommodate an additional 20 beds using tiny homes; these too would be quickly filled.

    In large part because of Thrive Grove opening, TOPD chief Jeremy Paris reported unsheltered homelessness has declined 46% in the past year, and there are currently no encampments within city limits.

    Chief Paris also reported Thousand Oaks remains one of the safest cities in the nation. Overall, crime dropped 8% last year. Commercial and residential burglaries respectively dropped 39% and 16%.

    Domestic violence continues to be an issue. TOPD and the city are partnering with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office to bring the much-needed resources of a Family Justice Center to the east county.

    Chief Paris also reported significant reductions in DUI deaths and stepped-up enforcement and education efforts to deal with unlawful use of ebikes and e-motorcycles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is working with CVUSD and CRPD on education and outreach, and with state legislators on reforms to ebike laws.

    Last but not least, chief Paris and team are planning to implement a drones-as first-responder capability to speed response time to incident calls and to give police additional information about possible hazards before deputies arrive on site.

    #thousandoaks #conejovalley #homelessness #housing #publicsafety

  29. Last night the City Council held its annual priority-setting meeting in the Thousand Oaks Library. Council voted unanimously to continue its work in 11 key areas, though the "resiliency and sustainability" category listed here will probably be folded into the list of public works priorities to make a list with an even 10 items.

    This was also an occasion to hear results of the 2026 Community Attitude Survey (more about that in a future post), and to hear updates from various city departments.

    There was lots of positive news in the area of public safety. Assistant city manager Ingrid Hardy reported the Thrive Grove Navigation Center is full, and is beginning to see residents transition into permanent housing. All 30 beds are in use, and the facility is ready to accommodate an additional 20 beds using tiny homes; these too would be quickly filled.

    In large part because of Thrive Grove opening, TOPD chief Jeremy Paris reported unsheltered homelessness has declined 46% in the past year, and there are currently no encampments within city limits.

    Chief Paris also reported Thousand Oaks remains one of the safest cities in the nation. Overall, crime dropped 8% last year. Commercial and residential burglaries respectively dropped 39% and 16%.

    Domestic violence continues to be an issue. TOPD and the city are partnering with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office to bring the much-needed resources of a Family Justice Center to the east county.

    Chief Paris also reported significant reductions in DUI deaths and stepped-up enforcement and education efforts to deal with unlawful use of ebikes and e-motorcycles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is working with CVUSD and CRPD on education and outreach, and with state legislators on reforms to ebike laws.

    Last but not least, chief Paris and team are planning to implement a drones-as first-responder capability to speed response time to incident calls and to give police additional information about possible hazards before deputies arrive on site.

    #thousandoaks #conejovalley #homelessness #housing #publicsafety

  30. Last night the City Council held its annual priority-setting meeting in the Thousand Oaks Library. Council voted unanimously to continue its work in 11 key areas, though the "resiliency and sustainability" category listed here will probably be folded into the list of public works priorities to make a list with an even 10 items.

    This was also an occasion to hear results of the 2026 Community Attitude Survey (more about that in a future post), and to hear updates from various city departments.

    There was lots of positive news in the area of public safety. Assistant city manager Ingrid Hardy reported the Thrive Grove Navigation Center is full, and is beginning to see residents transition into permanent housing. All 30 beds are in use, and the facility is ready to accommodate an additional 20 beds using tiny homes; these too would be quickly filled.

    In large part because of Thrive Grove opening, TOPD chief Jeremy Paris reported unsheltered homelessness has declined 46% in the past year, and there are currently no encampments within city limits.

    Chief Paris also reported Thousand Oaks remains one of the safest cities in the nation. Overall, crime dropped 8% last year. Commercial and residential burglaries respectively dropped 39% and 16%.

    Domestic violence continues to be an issue. TOPD and the city are partnering with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office to bring the much-needed resources of a Family Justice Center to the east county.

    Chief Paris also reported significant reductions in DUI deaths and stepped-up enforcement and education efforts to deal with unlawful use of ebikes and e-motorcycles. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is working with CVUSD and CRPD on education and outreach, and with state legislators on reforms to ebike laws.

    Last but not least, chief Paris and team are planning to implement a drones-as first-responder capability to speed response time to incident calls and to give police additional information about possible hazards before deputies arrive on site.

    #thousandoaks #conejovalley #homelessness #housing #publicsafety

  31. Tour the Heritage Pollinator Garden

    "On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden....On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden. Ten years ago, Conejo Valley Audubon, in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, planted a wide array of California native species, including Sugar Bush, Island Snapdragon, California Poppy, and more… and today those plants are thriving. The low-growing Manzanita ‘Pacific Mist’ is now stretching an impressive ten feet across...."

    toaks.gov/index.php?section=go

    #gardening #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #EarthDay

  32. Tour the Heritage Pollinator Garden

    "On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden....On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden. Ten years ago, Conejo Valley Audubon, in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, planted a wide array of California native species, including Sugar Bush, Island Snapdragon, California Poppy, and more… and today those plants are thriving. The low-growing Manzanita ‘Pacific Mist’ is now stretching an impressive ten feet across...."

    toaks.gov/index.php?section=go

    #gardening #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #EarthDay

  33. Tour the Heritage Pollinator Garden

    "On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden....On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden. Ten years ago, Conejo Valley Audubon, in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, planted a wide array of California native species, including Sugar Bush, Island Snapdragon, California Poppy, and more… and today those plants are thriving. The low-growing Manzanita ‘Pacific Mist’ is now stretching an impressive ten feet across...."

    toaks.gov/index.php?section=go

    #gardening #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #EarthDay

  34. Tour the Heritage Pollinator Garden

    "On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden....On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden. Ten years ago, Conejo Valley Audubon, in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, planted a wide array of California native species, including Sugar Bush, Island Snapdragon, California Poppy, and more… and today those plants are thriving. The low-growing Manzanita ‘Pacific Mist’ is now stretching an impressive ten feet across...."

    toaks.gov/index.php?section=go

    #gardening #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #EarthDay

  35. Tour the Heritage Pollinator Garden

    "On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden....On Saturday, April 11, Conejo Valley Audubon invites the community to celebrate spring with a tour of the Heritage Pollinator Garden. Ten years ago, Conejo Valley Audubon, in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, planted a wide array of California native species, including Sugar Bush, Island Snapdragon, California Poppy, and more… and today those plants are thriving. The low-growing Manzanita ‘Pacific Mist’ is now stretching an impressive ten feet across...."

    toaks.gov/index.php?section=go

    #gardening #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #EarthDay

  36. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  37. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  38. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  39. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  40. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  41. Ventura County Star: Rattlesnake bite kills Ventura County woman

    "...Ventura County authorities received at least two reports of people bitten by rattlesnakes in the Thousand Oaks area within a week and one person has died, officials said.

    A Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite on March 19, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as rattlesnake venom toxicity. She was 46...."

    (Paywall)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #rattlesnakes

  42. Ventura County Star: Rattlesnake bite kills Ventura County woman

    "...Ventura County authorities received at least two reports of people bitten by rattlesnakes in the Thousand Oaks area within a week and one person has died, officials said.

    A Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite on March 19, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as rattlesnake venom toxicity. She was 46...."

    (Paywall)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #rattlesnakes

  43. Ventura County Star: Rattlesnake bite kills Ventura County woman

    "...Ventura County authorities received at least two reports of people bitten by rattlesnakes in the Thousand Oaks area within a week and one person has died, officials said.

    A Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite on March 19, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as rattlesnake venom toxicity. She was 46...."

    (Paywall)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #rattlesnakes

  44. Ventura County Star: Rattlesnake bite kills Ventura County woman

    "...Ventura County authorities received at least two reports of people bitten by rattlesnakes in the Thousand Oaks area within a week and one person has died, officials said.

    A Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite on March 19, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as rattlesnake venom toxicity. She was 46...."

    (Paywall)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #rattlesnakes

  45. Ventura County Star: Rattlesnake bite kills Ventura County woman

    "...Ventura County authorities received at least two reports of people bitten by rattlesnakes in the Thousand Oaks area within a week and one person has died, officials said.

    A Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite on March 19, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as rattlesnake venom toxicity. She was 46...."

    (Paywall)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #rattlesnakes

  46. Hmm, chatting with the paramedic in the family about the rattlesnake bite around here ("oh, there was another one yesterday... and they ran out of Crofab")

    Me: "Is that three rattlesnake bites this week?!?!"

    Him: "Oh, there have been more than that. They had to get Crofab up from Riverside County."

    (Anyway, stay safe out there and watch for rattlesnakes if you are in Ventura County).

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #MTB #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley

  47. Hmm, chatting with the paramedic in the family about the rattlesnake bite around here ("oh, there was another one yesterday... and they ran out of Crofab")

    Me: "Is that three rattlesnake bites this week?!?!"

    Him: "Oh, there have been more than that. They had to get Crofab up from Riverside County."

    (Anyway, stay safe out there and watch for rattlesnakes if you are in Ventura County).

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #MTB #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley

  48. Hmm, chatting with the paramedic in the family about the rattlesnake bite around here ("oh, there was another one yesterday... and they ran out of Crofab")

    Me: "Is that three rattlesnake bites this week?!?!"

    Him: "Oh, there have been more than that. They had to get Crofab up from Riverside County."

    (Anyway, stay safe out there and watch for rattlesnakes if you are in Ventura County).

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #MTB #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley

  49. Hmm, chatting with the paramedic in the family about the rattlesnake bite around here ("oh, there was another one yesterday... and they ran out of Crofab")

    Me: "Is that three rattlesnake bites this week?!?!"

    Him: "Oh, there have been more than that. They had to get Crofab up from Riverside County."

    (Anyway, stay safe out there and watch for rattlesnakes if you are in Ventura County).

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #MTB #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley

  50. Hmm, chatting with the paramedic in the family about the rattlesnake bite around here ("oh, there was another one yesterday... and they ran out of Crofab")

    Me: "Is that three rattlesnake bites this week?!?!"

    Him: "Oh, there have been more than that. They had to get Crofab up from Riverside County."

    (Anyway, stay safe out there and watch for rattlesnakes if you are in Ventura County).

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #MTB #VenturaCounty #ConejoValley