area newsletter SEPTEMBER 2018 • CONEJO VALLEY
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Community News Mixed use project planned for Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Oakmont Senior Living has received approval from the Moorpark City Council to build an assisted living center at 13960 Peach Hill Road. The building will be a two-story structure containing 70 single-bed units and 7 two-bed units and will feature amenities such as a library, a beauty salon, a movie theater, an outdoor pet park, a community garden, 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 coming to fruition. Oakmont currently operates 40 other facilities in the state of California and plans to expand to Oxnard, Camarillo, Agoura Hills, and Simi Valley in the coming months.
Developers have submitted plans to build an expansive residential and retail project on Thousand Oaks Blvd. The project calls for a low-rise development that includes 142 apartments and approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial space. Located at 299 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., the development will be situated just east of Moorpark Rd., on a 3.2 acre parcel currently occupied by a car dealer and an auto body shop. If approved, construction of the project would lead to the removal of 12 oak and 8 California black walnut trees, both of which are protected species. Accordingly, the developers would be required to replace the trees at a 3 to 1 ratio.
Westlake Village puma has died
Assisted living project approved in Moorpark
A local mountain lion named P-55 has died. The male puma, which was three years old, made waves in February when it invaded the backyard of a Westlake Village family and repeatedly charged at their glass backdoor. Among wildlife watchers, P-55 was also known for successfully crossing the 101 freeway at least twice. National Park Service officials indicate that P-55’s remains were too decomposed to determine a cause of death, but that rodenticide poisoning is a likely culprit. The NPS believes there are currently about 15 mountain lions living in the Santa Monica Mountains, including 4 kittens that were recently found in the Simi Hills.
Community News Local biotech startup sells drug portfolio
Ventura to open homeless shelter
Thousand Oaks-based startup AliveGen Inc. has sold their portfolio of drug candidates to the Massachusetts-based company Biogen in a deal that could be valued at $562 million. AliveGen will receive $27.5 million upfront with additional payouts following various development milestones. The portfolio includes two drugs that target myostatin, a naturally occurring protein that inhibits muscle growth. By restricting the myostatin pathway, the scientists hope to develop a treatment for people inflicted by muscular wasting diseases such as muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The first AliveGen drug is currently in a Phase1a clinical trial, while the other drug is in a preclinical stage.
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
Boccaccio’s
Barton’s Steak & Seafood
Sabor Cocina Mexicana
32123 Lindero Cyn Road Westlake Village
1627 E. Los Angeles Avenue Simi Valley
2200 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard Thousand Oaks
Located on the picturesque shores of Westlake Lake, Boccaccio’s serves high-end European cuisine, specializing in fine Italian dishes such as linguini and clams and ziti alfredo chicken. The restaurant is known for their weekend brunch, during which they serve traditional breakfast staples as well as modern omelet options. Boccaccio’s is open seven days a week, serving lunch until 2:30pm during the week and 3:00pm on weekends. Dinner is served 5pm – 10pm.
Barton’s is a traditional steakhouse, offering excellent cuts of beef as well as rack of lamb, chicken Monterey, and a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Their seafood dishes include fresh salmon, Chilean sea bass, and Alaskan halibut. Barton’s dining room is well known for its attractive atmosphere and is a local favorite for romantic dinners. Barton’s opens daily at 5pm, serving dinner until 9pm during the week and 10pm FridaySaturday.
For tasty Mexican food in Thousand Oaks, check out Sabor Cocina Mexicana at The Lakes. Sabor puts a modern spin on traditional Mexican dishes, with options such as Portobello mushroom tacos or enchiladas stuffed with fresh, wild caught seafood. Their full bar serves wonderful margaritas as well as a selection of tequilas and mezcals. Sabor opens daily at 11am.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067
The Broad 221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
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.
1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
A Journey That Wasn’t June 30, 2018 - February 2019
Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011 June 26 – October 21, 2018
CURRENT EXHIBITION: Not An Ostrich: and Other Images From America’s Library April 21 - September 9, 2018
J. Paul Getty Museum
The featured exhibition at the Broad is a collection of works that focus on the passage of time, dealing with themes such as nostalgia and decay. The exhibition features film and video pieces as well as paintings, sculpture, and photos, and 40 of the 55 works are on display at the Broad for the first time. The exhibition is on display in the Broad’s first floor galleries and is included with regular admission to the museum.
Icons of Style focuses on the transcendence of functional fashion photography into great works of art, beginning with the pioneering work of Edward Steichen in early years of the 20th century, through the influential photos of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Herb Ritts. The exhibit features over 160 photos, as well as a sampling of costumes, illustrations and magazine covers.
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