area newsletter AUGUST 2018 • CONEJO VALLEY
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Community News Biomedical facility opened in Thousand Oaks
Atara Biotherapuetics Inc. has opened a new research and development facility in Thousand Oaks. Named ATOM (Atara T-Cell Operations and Manufacturing) the 91,000 square foot facility is located at the Conejo Spectrum Business Park and will be the base of operations for 100 new employees, who will be dedicated to manufacturing T-cells that attack cancers related to the Epstein-Barr virus. Atara, which is based in South San Francisco, was founded in 2012 by Dr. Isaac Chiechanover, and named for his mother, who died from ovarian cancer. Atara also has a research facility in Westlake Village.
Assisted living project in Moorpark moves forward
Oakmont Senior Living has received approval from the Moorpark Planning Commission to build an assisted living center at 13960 Peach Hill Road. The building will be a two-story structure holding 84 beds in 77 units and feature amenities such as a library, a beauty salon, a movie theater and a gym. This project represents the fourth attempt to develop the property, with past plans to build medical faciliites and a church on the land never came to fruition. The proposal requires final approval by the Moorpark City Council before construction may begin.
Teledyne acquires 2 government contracts
Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies has had two recent successes with government contracts. Their Teledyne Brown Engineering subsidiary was awarded a $79.6 million contract to design and build target missiles that are to be used in testing advanced missile defense systems. Meanwhile, Teledyne e2v, a manufacturer of image sensors that was acquired last year, was awarded the second phase of a $47 million contract from the European Space Agency to build visible light image sensors for an exploratory spacecraft scheduled to launch in 2026. The sensors will detect minute changes in the brightness of stars as they are orbited by planets.
Community News Former Amgen campus sells for $22.9 million
Ventura to open homeless shelter
Conejo Corporate Campus, a former home of local biotech giant Amgen, was recently sold for $22.9 million. Located at 2380-2400 Conejo Spectrum Drive in Newbury Park, the campus consists of two buildings on 11.4 acres of land, offering approximately 200,000 square feet of office space. The property is currently 55% leased. Amgen occupied the space from 2003 to 2011. The campus was purchased jointly by Blue Vista Capital Management and Harbor Associates LLC. Harbor Associates is already a presence in the area, having previously purchased the Think Here campus in Thousand Oaks. Rather than seeking a single, large tenant, the new owners will be reconfiguring the buildings to appeal to smaller corporate tenants, primarily companies looking to lease 8,000-10,000 square feet of space.
The Ventura City Council has approved plans to open a permanent homeless shelter at 2323 Knoll Drive. The shelter will be housed by an existing four-story building which is owned by the county and will be leased to the city. The shelter is expected to house 55 people on a regular basis, with room for additional people in the event of emergencies. The City of Ventura recently joined the county and the City of Oxnard in issuing a request for proposal for a third party operator to operate shelters in the two cities. Oxnard is expected to open a shelter that could house 100-150 people.
Restaurant
Spotlight
Q Sushi
Waypoint Café
Bazille
30770 Russell Ranch Road Westlake Village
325 Durley Avenue Camarillo
346 W. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks
Q Sushi is an upscale Japanese restaurant offering freshly made food in a beautiful, modern space. Chef Mikkiko serves the finest sushi, grilled Robata dishes, and various other entrées, prepared from organic, sustainable ingredients whenever possible. Patrons can enjoy their meals in the dining room, at the sushi bar, in heated patio cabanas, or in private rooms. Q Sushi is open for lunch 12pm-3pm and serves dinner 4pm-9pm during the week, and 4pm-10pm on weekends. They are closed on Mondays.
Tucked away at the Camarillo airport is a hidden culinary gem, the Waypoint Café. Their breakfast menu has garnered a loyal following with its wide selection of pancakes, waffles, and French toast dishes, as well as Mexican-themed favorites. Lunchtime means a choice of classic burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Their location provides a unique eating environment, plus an opportunity for fly-in service. Waypoint Café is open weekdays 7am-3pm, Saturdays 7am-4pm, and Sundays 8am-4pm.
Bazille is a full service restaurant located on the second floor of the Nordstrom store at The Oaks shopping mall. A few of the favorites from their menu include Korean BBQ braised beef, cilantro lime shrimp salad, and handmade gnocchi with lamb ragu. Bazille offers a full bar and a casual dining environment, perfect for whether you’re on a shopping trip or not. They are open seven days a week, 11am-9pm, but close at 7pm on Sunday.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067 CURRENT EXHIBITION: Not An Ostrich: and Other Images From America’s Library April 21 - September 9, 2018 Noted curator Anne Wilkes Tucker has displays nearly 500 images selected from the archives of the U.S. Library of Congress including photos that are rarely seen by the public as well as iconic portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Cesar Chavez, and Elizabeth Taylor. The exhibit shows a vivid cross-section of the history the United States in photographic form.
LACMA
MOCA Grand Avenue
5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
152 North Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
A Universal History of Infamy: Those of This America January 27 - October 6, 2018
Jackson Pollock’s Number 1, 1949: A Conservation Treatment March 4 - September 7, 2018
As part of LACMA’s community art education program, this exhibition is presented at their satellite gallery at Charles White Elementary School, featuring the work of contemporary Latino artists, writers, and activists, alongside pieces from LACMA’s permanent collection. Public hours are on Saturdays, 1-4 pm.
In collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, MOCA is undertaking an extensive restoration of a Jackson Pollock painting in a gallery that will be open to the public. Three other Pollocks from the MOCA collection will also be displayed.
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