Yomama Sushi Is Now "Love Sushi" in Thousand Oaks
/Less than a few weeks ago, Yomama Sushi at 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, #118 in Thousand Oaks (in the Lincoln Oaks Plaza) became Love Sushi.
There are other Love Sushi locations in Simi Valley, Moorpark
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Miller Family YMCA Building in Newbury Park Sold; Will Become New Home to Local Church
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Today the Thousand Oaks Acorn announced that the Miller Family YMCA in Newbury Park will be closing its doors at the end of 2017 after years of incurring financial losses. Earlier this year, a Texas based non-profit purchased the 2.4 acre property as the future home for the local Godspeak Calvary Chapel. Read more at THIS LINK.
According to a letter sent to its members (courtesy of Huggins Homes Real Estate via Instagram), the Miller Y made the difficult decision to close after a year of analysis and incurring an average operating loss of $100,000 annually for 10 years. Members will be able to transfer memberships to either the Conejo Valley or Simi Valley YMCAs effective January 1, 2018.
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is Now Open at The Commons at Calabasas (Closed in December 2018)
/UPDATE: Greenleaf closed its doors in December 2018. :(
The former Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and Johnny Rockets in May 2019. What’s coming next?
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is now open at The Commons at Calabasas. (November 2017)
Greenleaf serves made-to-order cocktails, brunch, lunch and dinner using premium, fresh, locally grown produce. The menu includes build your own salad, specialty salads, entrees, side dishes, sandwiches, burgers, starters, pizzas, tacos, juices, protein shakes and more.
Greenleaf promotes contemporary clean eating by providing a delicious, affordable, quick-gourmet dining experience in a luxe and charming setting as well as mouth-watering catering and events.
Learn more at www.greenleafchopshop.com.
Kids World Wooden Playground at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara to be Renovated
/Kids World, the unique wooden playground at Alameda Plaza, will soon undergo a major renovation to improve access, upgrade structural integrity, and preserve this important community feature for future generations. The playground will be temporarily closed to the public from September 5 to December 15, 2017. Alameda Plaza and the adjacent Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden will remain open during construction.
Kids World was originally constructed in 1993 by hundreds of community volunteers under the direction of Leathers and Associates, an internationally renowned company recognized for their one-of-a-kind playground designs. With the current renovation project, the City of Santa Barbara and its residents are making a significant investment to preserve this unique playground and upgrade the facility to meet today’s accessibility and building codes.
The playground will be deconstructed, worn posts and boards will be replaced, and the structure will be reassembled with building code-compliant hardware. Additional improvements include better access to the play area for 2-5-year-olds, additional gates and fencing to better secure play areas, and installation of rubber pads in high use areas to reduce maintenance needs. The overall aesthetics and adventurous atmosphere of the playground will remain intact. This renovation project, including design and permitting, is anticipated to cost approximately $650,000.
Bowl of Heaven at The Shoppes at Westlake Is Now Bubbers Bowls
/UPDATE: Bubbers Bowls closed its doors in October 2019.
Recently, Bowl of Heaven, which opened at The Shoppes at Westlake in October 2014, became Bubbers Bowls. Bubbers Bowls offers acai bowls, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and more. More info at www.facebook.com/bubbersbowls.
Ventura County Library Opens New Location on Hill Road in Ventura on December 3rd
/On December 3, 2017, a new branch of the Ventura County Library is opening on Hill Road across from the Ventura County Government Center. The 5,100 square foot facility is ideally suited for library services on the east side of Ventura. Hill Road Library is within walking distance of several schools and residential areas, is conveniently located on a bus route, and will provide a well-lit parking lot.
Hill Road Library will feature traditional library hours and services such as adult literacy tutoring, early childhood literacy classes, training classes, and a collection of print materials. The Hill Road Library will also make use of technology to expand services, including laptop computers available for check-out for use in the library and high speed internet access. Makerspace equipment like a 3D printer and desktop CNC carver machine will also be featured.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved ongoing funds in the amount of $250,000 to operate the new library, while the City of Ventura approved $50,000 annually that will allow for an additional 16 open hours per week. The City also provided $25,000 for one-time capital expenditures. The Ventura Friends of the Library raised and contributed $200,000, much of which came from used book sales to local residents.
Come see the new library for yourself at the grand opening event: Sunday, December 3rd from 12 noon to 2pm. Don’t miss the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30pm! Enjoy BBQ compliments of the Ventura Downtown Lions Club and music from Rubicon Harmonix.
The Hill Road Library is located at 1050 Hill Road in Ventura. Beginning December 3, 2017, hours of service are Monday through Wednesdays, 10am to 6pm; Thursdays, 2pm to 6pm; Fridays through Sundays, 10am to 2pm.
The Ventura County Library is available 24/7 at www.vencolibrary.org.
See's Candies to Open at The Commons at Calabasas on Saturday, November 18th
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See's Candies is opening a new location at The Commons at Calabasas on Saturday, November 18th. The Commons is located at 4719 Commons Way. www.sees.com
County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in September/October 2017
/The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.
The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.
The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in September/October 2017. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.
October 2017
Garman's Irish Pub & Grill, 932 E. Main Street, Santa Paula;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed- 10/27/17; Date reopened - 10/28/17
XIOMI, 2682 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;
No valid permit to operate;
Date closed - 10/25/17; No reopen date
Panaderia La Michoacana, 960 E. Main Street, Santa Paula;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/25/17; Date reopened - 10/27/17
Establos Meat Market, 2633 E Ventura Blvd., Camarillo;
Inoperable refrigeraton resulting in unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/24/17; Date reopened - 10/25/17
Sumo Sushi, 1490 E Daily Dr., Camarillo;
Unsanitary conditions in the food preparation and storage areas, inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 10/24/17;Date reopened - 10/27/17
Norte Sur Mexican Grill, 2950 Johnson Drive, #131A, Ventura;
No hot water available at the facility for adequate hand washing or utensil washing;
Date closed - 10/23/17; Date reopened - 10/24/17
Las Delicias, 2611 E. Thompson, Ventura;
No permit to operate, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/18/17; Permit issued - 10/20/17
Peking Inn, 330 N Lantana St., Camarillo;
Unsanitary conditions in the food preparation and storage areas, inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 10/18/17; Date reopened - 10/20/17
Red Brick Pizza, 4990 Telephone Road Unit 100, Ventura;
Inadequate refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 10/17/17; Date reopened - 10/18/17
Del Taco #730, 848 New Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/16/17; Remodel completed date reopened - 10/27/17
Ruby's Cafe, 348 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/13/17; Date reopened - 10/20/17
Panda Express, 153 Cochran St., Simi Valley;
Overflowing sewage;
Date closed - 10/09/17; Date reopened - 10/09/17
Cisco's, 1712 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks;
No hot water for hand and utensil washing;
Date closed - 10/05/17; Date reopened - 10/06/17
Wok N South Mognolian BBQ, 2835 E. Main Street, Ventura;
Inoperable plumbing resulting in sewage backing up inside the facility and hand wash sink not operable, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/04/17; Date reopened - 10/05/17
Megu Sushi, 2868 Cochran St., Simi Valley;
Cockroach infestation;
Date closed - 10/03/17, Date reopened - 10/05/17
September 2017
Carrows, 2401 Harbor Blvd., Ventura;
Sewage overflow in parking lot, water to facility turned off;
Date closed - 09/30/17; Date reopened - 10/01/17
Taqueria El Tapatio #7, 2420 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, sewage on the surface of the ground and unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/29/17; Date reopened - 10/10/17
Pho Oxnard, 722 North Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/28/17; Date reopened - 09/30/17
El Taco de Guadalajara, 3845 Telegraph Road, Ventura;
Unsanitary conditions, serious and repeated violations, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;
Date closed - 09/26/17; Date reopened - 09/27/17
Pirates Grub & Grog, 450 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/19/17; Date reopened - 09/21/17
PHO Sriracha, 301 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme;
No valid permit to operate;
Date closed - 09/13/17; No reopen date
Jersey Mike's Subs-LG, 2041 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
No valid permit to operate;
Date closed - 09/13/17; Date reopened - 09/13/17
Copper Blues & Levity Live, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/12/17: Date reopened - 09/13/17
Sportsman Restaurant, 53 California Street, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/07/17; Date reopened - 09/08/17
KC's Market, 4200 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/07/17; Date reopened - 09/15/17
Rite-Aid, 2738 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 09/06/17; Date reopened - 09/07/17
Coctele's La Princesa, Old Telegraph & Hwy 126, Fillmore;
Not returning to the commissary on a daily basis;
Date closed - 09/05/17; Date reopened - 09/06/17
Cruiser's Cafe, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura;
Equipment is inoperable resulting in food temperature violations;
Date closed - 09/02/17; No reopen date
