Suspect Assaults Jogger on Thousand Oaks Trail on Thursday, August 30th

Suspect Assaults Jogger on Thousand Oaks Trail

Nature of Incident: Attempted Sexual Assault of Jogger

Report Number: RB#12-19626

Location: Lindero Creek Trail, Thousand Oaks

Date & Time: August 30, 2012 1:05 pm

Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Sexual Assault Unit

Narrative: A woman was assaulted as she was jogging on a secluded dirt trail in the area of Bowfield Street and Rockfield Street. She was knocked to the ground and struck in the face. During the fight, she was able to strike her attacker and then run to safety and call the police.

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Suspect concealed his face from victim. He also fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The Thousand Oaks Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding this incident. We also want to remind citizens to exercise with others and stay away from secluded areas whenever possible.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Department release 8/31/02

Local "Things to Do" Businesses That Recently Have Closed Their Doors

Running a business of any type is a challenge and that certainly holds true for the "things to do" types of businesses highlighted here in Conejo Valley Guide. While most of us patronize these types of businesses...gyms, indoor play, gaming and the like....the reality is that it takes a lot of work covering the overhead and making a reasonable profit. So be sure to check them out at Do Something and Kid Fun and support them as much as you can!

That said, in recent months and years, a number of these business have sadly closed their doors:

• Newbury Park Athletic Club (August 2012)
• Knuckleheads Gym in Newbury Park
• Body Temple Gym in Camarillo
• Imagine That Indoor Play in Ventura
• NextGen Gaming in Newbury Park
• Pandora's Paintbox in Newbury Park
• RollerDome in Thousand Oaks (October 2010)
• Young Chef's Academy in Simi Valley (2012)
• Jolly Jumps Party Place in Camarillo (September 2011)
• Simply Ceramics in Thousand Oaks (2010)

 But on the positive side, a number of new business have opened in recent years:

• Ferrum Fitness in Agoura
• Rock Nation School in Newbury Park (August 2012)
• Carpino School of Dance in Thousand Oaks (Fall 2012)
• CA Kiddo Club in Agoura (December 2011)
• Gymboree Play & Music in Thousand Oaks (March 2012)
• Sky High Sports The Trampoline Place in Camarillo (October 2010)
• Cinepolis Theatre in Westlake Village (previously Mann Theatre) (Summer 2012)

These are just a few. Now go have some fun!

VC Star Reports the Thousand Oaks Denny's Closed Its Doors Today

Well it first came to my attention from CVG Facebook friend Steve C. of Newbury Park this afternoon, then confirmed by this VC Star article...effective this morning, the Thousand Oaks Denny's, located at the corner of Moorpark Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard near the 101 freeway, closed today.

Best wishes to former Denny's employees in finding new jobs. There are a number of new restaurants that will soon be opening their doors in town, including DISH, Paul Martin's, Village Burgers, Lure Fish House and Lemonade!

According to the VC Star article, the new owner plans to split the property into three spaces, possibly to include 2 smaller restaurants. We shall see.

The property was originally built in 1973 and includes a 4,084 sq ft building on a 30,927 sq ft lot, according to an online listing on Loopnet. The asking price of this property was $2.9 million.

Well, while we're sad, kind of, to see the loss of this Denny's, there's still another Denny's in the Conejo Valley, in Newbury Park. No worries...don't need to completely give up your local Grand Slam just yet!

From Burrito to Boo! Retail on Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks This Fall

As CVG readers know, the Thousand Oaks El Torito on Moorpark Road served its last burrito on Tuesday, January 24th. Later it was announced that Chick-fil-A may be considering the vacant spot smack dab between Hooters on one side and Five Guys on the other. But...in the meantime...this fall something seasonal is coming to this spot at Moorpark Road.

And in memory to the prior occupant of this space. We miss your margaritas, El Torito!

Char Fasl in Agoura Hills Changed Hands and Became Maral Cuisine in June 2012

A @ConejoJoe Twitter follower asked about Char Fasl House of Kabob at 5843 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. Simple enough...Char Fasl changed ownership a few months ago and it is now called Maral Cuisine House of Kabob. According to their website at www.maralcuisine.com:

"Fresh healthy food, attentive Persian hospitality and friendly atmosphere.The kabobs include fresh chicken, beef & salmon, which are marinated in a saffron sauce, and cooked on an open broiler. Traditional khoresh dishes (stews) capture the authenticity and slow cooked flavor of Persian Cuisine. Appetizers, salads and rice with the most unique and authentic flavor of Persian cuisine Saffron which enhances the flavor and aroma of all other ingredients used in Persian cuisine. Persian ice-cream, baklava, zoolbia bamieh and tea."

I don't know about you, but this is making me extremely hungry! But WAIT! Check out their website! They have photos of most of their dishes that look great, like these salmon, whitefish, trout and shrimp kabobs.

Their phone number is 818.889.9495.

Paul Martin's American Grill Coming to The Promenade at Westlake

“Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh.” is the mantra of Paul Martin’s®. This top California restaurant is the long-nurtured dream of restaurateurs Brian Bennett and Paul Fleming.

The restaurant opened its first location in Roseville, California in late 2007 and has expanded to El Segundo and Irvine. Now they are branching out to The Promenade at Westlake here in Westlake Village! "Coming Soon" at this point! So stay tuned.

Paul Martin's will be located at what previously was Chili's that closed its doors in November 2011.

More from the Paul Martin's website at paulmartinsamericanbistro.com:

At the heart of all great food is fresh, local, peak of the season ingredients. Paul Martin’s^® aims to take diners back to the farm with meat raised in a humane and wholesome way, locally sourced organic produce, the best of both wild and farmed fish, artisan cheeses and cured meats from small local purveyors. Brian and Paul spent more than a year handpicking the sources for Paul Martin’s^® menu. The thorough search produced 40 partnerships with thoughtful, local farmstead producers, 80 percent of whom are located in Northern California and with the opening of El Segundo they have developed a great network of local southern California producers as well.

As much as possible, that’s what Paul Martin’s^® aims to deliver, and at accessible prices, with plates priced mostly between $10 and $22. The menu promises such mouthwatering dishes as: Cedar Planked Salmon baked with shallots and bacon, sautéed spinach and crimini mushroom jus; brick chicken from Pitman Family Farms with mashed potatoes and fresh herb jus; and braised lamb shank from nearby Solano County with white beans, artichokes and cipollini onions. The rich and varied menu also encourages sampling and sharing, with an assortment of small plates, a seafood platter with the freshest oysters, shrimp and crab; and over 50 wines offered by the glass.

The restaurant’s focus on local, sustainable and organic extends to the bar, which features seasonal fruit-infused vodkas made in house, an interesting array of local craft beers and a wine list that offers more than 80 bottles of mostly California wines.