CONEJO VALLEY: BRIEFLY : CABLE CUSTOMERS MAY GET REFUNDS.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. - Thousands of customers of Falcon Cable television may see refunds in the near future if the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. agrees with the city that the company's basic tier service charge is excessive. On Tuesday Tuesday: see week. , the City Council voted unanimously to draft a resolution that the current $22.45 per month rate is too high and that the maximum permitted rate, since Aug. 1, should be $19.09 a month, Councilwoman Judy Lazar said. Falcon is appealing that decision to the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. , she said. SOURCE: Daily News Diabetes chapter to hold fund-raiser VENTURA - The Ventura County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of will hold its annual Walktoberfest on Saturday along the beach area of Ventura. Last year the event attracted 150 residents who helped raise $12,000 for the fight against diabetes. This year's goals are 200 walkers and $15,000. For information on how to participate, call (800) 254-WALK. SOURCE: Daily News |
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