BRIEFLY : REPORT APPROVED FOR TRANSIT CENTER.THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. - The City Council approved the environmental documents for a 4.8-acre transit center on Rancho ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. Road. Following nearly an hour of public comment and discussion, the council unanimously approved a final mitigated negative declaration indicating that no substantial impacts are expected to result from the project. - Daily News Man, 19, arrested in auto burglaries SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - Following a two-week surveillance, police have arrested a Reseda man suspected of burglarizing a dozen cars since February. Esteban Castaneda, 19, was arrested Tuesday after he reportedly broke into a vehicle on Kuehner Drive north of the Ronald Reagan Freeway and stole a purse containing about $250. Residents of Kuehner Drive and Rocky Peak Rocky Peak is the name of the 3rd highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains, which overlook both Chatsworth and Simi Valley, in Southern California. The peak, which is 2,714 feet above sea level, sits on the Los Angeles County/Ventura County line. Road have been plagued by 12 car burglaries since late February. On Tuesday, police were conducting a surveillance of the area when Castaneda drove to Kuehner Drive, where he smashed the window of a vehicle, then fled. Police chased Castaneda and arrested him after the car he was driving struck a curb, causing a flat tire. After searching his car, police recovered the purse and found additional stolen property that linked Castaneda to the previous burglaries. A search of his home yielded more evidence, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a police report. - Daily News Copper curtain project endorsed THOUSAND OAKS - The City Council Tuesday narrowly approved a project to enhance the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's copper curtain with the image of an oak tree. The council voted 3-2 to use the existing copper curtain as a backdrop for an abstract silhouette silhouette (sĭl'  ĕt`), outline image, especially a profile drawing solidly filled in or a cutout pasted against a lighter background. of tree branches that will be added to the existing structure. The council also voted 3-2 to add two lines of lettering to the east and west walls of the Probst Theater identifying the building as the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. . The copper silhouette would cost about $100,000 and the two signs are estimated to cost an additional $75,000. Council members Linda Parks For the DC Comics character, see . Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a Korean American actress who is best known for her portrayal of communications officer character Hoshi Sato in the television series . and Elois Zeanah opposed the projects, maintaining that the costs were prohibitive pro·hib·i·tive also pro·hib·i·to·ry adj. 1. Prohibiting; forbidding: took prohibitive measures. 2. . - Daily News T.O. testing phone line for feedback THOUSAND OAKS - Local residents can dial in their opinions about four potential land-use scenarios for an 11-acre Civic Arts Plaza parcel. The city initiated its two-week electronic poll Tuesday night to gauge public opinion on what to build adjacent to the Civic Arts Plaza's east side. Residents will be able to learn about the four scenarios and call in their opinion using one of five designated telephone lines. Use of the eastern parcel is the first issue city residents will be asked to consider by telephone in a new program called the Community Action Partnership System, or CAPS. Council members adopted the program 5-0 on Tuesday night in an effort to expand the options available to residents to weigh in on civic issues and influence the council. The four scenarios and information about using CAPS to voice an opinion is available through regular informational programming on Government Access Television Channel 10 or by calling (805) 449-2120. - Daily News T.O. picks search firm for manager THOUSAND OAKS - The City Council completed its interviews of six prospective executive search firms Wednesday and tentatively hired a company to help find Thousand Oaks' next city manager. In a meeting that began at 8 a.m. Wednesday and continued into the afternoon, the City Council selected David M. Griffith and Associates of Sacramento. The firm, which matched city managers for more than 20 cities throughout the state last year from Sunnyvale to Los Alamitos Los Alamitos (lôs ăləmē`təs, lŏs), city (1990 pop. 11,676), Orange co., NE of Long Beach, S Calif., in a suburban area; inc. 1960. Los Alamitos Racetrack and U.S. military installations are nearby. , was among 10 search firms to apply for the job last month. The firm will charge $18,500 for a 16-week search and guarantees that if the city is not pleased with the match within one year, it will proceed with a second search for no additional fee. The appointment is pending a background check of the company. The City Council will finalize fi·nal·ize tr.v. fi·nal·ized, fi·nal·iz·ing, fi·nal·iz·es To put into final form; complete or conclude: "They have jointly agreed ... the appointment next month. - Daily News |
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