Gavin Newsom declared his candidacy for governor and war on Jerry Brown, who also wants the job. Newsom is San Francisco’s mayor; Brown, attorney general. Other candidates hedged or failed to declare their candidacies during the Democrats’ state convention in Sacramento.
State Senator Fran Pavley said to vote yes on Props 1A-F in an editorial in the Ventura County Star. They aren’t perfect, but the alternative is worse, she said.
Sue Broidy is the new director of Region 10 for Democrats in Ventura County. She has been successful at increasing Democratic voter turnout, supporters say. Thus began the last days of Elton Gallegly’s tenure as congressman.
The Thousand Oaks Police Department is now using Twitter. Now you can follow the low-speed car chases from Leisure Village to the botanical gardens in real time.
This website warned you last week: water prices are rising. It’s true. The Thousand Oaks City Council decided “in concept” to establish a tiered fee system. You will also have to water your lawn less often.
A retired sheriff’s deputy wants to alleviate the pain of suffering people by opening a cannabis shop. Westlake Village says no. It will not permit a medical marijuana dispensary to open in the city. It is against our zoning ordinances, say officials.
Who needs math and English teachers anyway? Even after dipping into a rainy day fund, the Conejo Valley Unified School District board will have to cut its budget by about $5 million. Anticipate larger classes and fewer teachers and counselors. The board hopes for federal stimulus dollars.
Despite tea parties, the Thousand Oaks City Council is also eager to get federal stimulus money. It wants about $40 million to undertake various projects, mostly related to water and the glamorous topic of sewage. These have to completed within 2 years.
Cows and humans have 80% of their genes in common, say scientists who unraveled the bovine genome. This explains why some people vote Republican.
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