Hillview Homes in Thousand Oaks in the Mid-1960s

Perhaps some of you live in the Hillview tract in Thousand Oaks, off of Erbes Road and Sapra Street.

"When you see the homes at Hillview you'll realize just how much you really knew about the home you've always wanted. It’s like coming home from a long journey - and you know the search for contentment and security is ended."

Care-free comfort and convenience includes electric built-in double ovens and countertop range, decorator carpeting, underground utilities and special added feature: ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING (included in price of home!).

"Here you can relax with family and friends in the quiet country charm of Thousand Oaks."

From $27,500 to $32,500 in 1966.

The Luedtke Bridge Over Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks at Cal Lutheran University

The only pedestrian bridge that crosses over a city street in the Conejo Valley is the Luedtke Bridge over Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks.

The bridge connects the main Cal Lutheran campus to the northern campus, which includes University Plaza, William Rolland Stadium and Gallery of Fine Art, the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, Lundring Events Center, Samuelson Aquatics Center (including the Community Pool, a partnership with Conejo Recreation and Park District), Hutton Field, George “Sparky” Anderson Baseball Field and Ullman Stadium and Poulson Tennis Courts.

Paid for by an anonymous donor, the bridge was renovated in 2006 and dedicated in honor of President Luther S. Luedtke and Carol Luedtke in recognition of their 14 years of dedicated service to the University. Luedtke served as the fifth president of Cal Lutheran University from 1992 to 2006.

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Wildwood Tract Thousand Oaks Ad From 1969

The year was 1969. Ten minutes ago, they got home from school, had a glass of milk and cookies...then went out to play. Wildwood in Thousand Oaks. Exciting new homes that have been designed to capture the natural beauty of their spectacular outdoors setting. "Begin an executive life as a 'country gentleman family.'" Starting from $31,950 for 3 to five bedrooms.

Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Followers Recall Their Favorite Childhood Memories

Since July 22nd, we’ve been raising funds from Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page followers and using these funds to purchase gift cards at local Conejo Valley eateries. Each day since then, we’ve run a drawing to give away a gift card, Through November 6th, we’ve given away over $5,000 worth of gift cards at 111 local eateries!

One of these drawings asked folks to recall their favorite childhood memories. Let’s share some of them here.

• Spending time with sisters

• Summer trips to…Michigan

• Summer campouts with the family

• Going to….Disneyland

• Skateboarding in the streets with friends

• Beach house in…Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Catalina

• Going to the drive-in theater in Newbury Park

• Playing dress-up and pretending to play double dare at a slumber party

• Visiting relatives in…San Francisco

• When it snowed in Thousand Oaks

• Grandparents surprising the kids at Christmas

• Riding down a big hill on my bike

• Dad taking me to see Led Zeppelin in 1977

• Playing with the neighborhood kids

• Dad winning a stuffed animal for me at the county fair

• Conejo Valley Days parade down Thousand Oaks Boulevard

• Cruise to the Mexican Riviera with family

• Fishing with dad

• Learning to ride a bike in Agoura

• Beach days at Zuma

• Special birthday dinners with family

• Going on family road trips in the “big blue van”

• Summer trips to Big Bear

• Christmas morning brunch at my grandparents’ house

• Tent camping with the family

• Dodger baseball games

• Playing tag outside with my sisters in the yard

• Riding bikes all over the neighborhood for hours on end

• Ice cream trucks

• Drive-in movies with the family

• Boating on the lake

• Building treehouses

• Making mud pies

• Going to the Ventura County Fair

• Raking leaves with grandpa

• Staying up late on Christmas Eve on Santa lookout

• Sunday mass, followed by family breakfast

• Summer camp

• Riding my Big Wheel down the sidewalk and spinning out into my driveway

• Piling into the station wagon and driving to Ventura Beach

• Yosemite, Sequoia

• Barbecues in our backyard and roller skating down our driveway

• Getting ice cream cones at the local Thrifty Drug Store

• Going to Farrell’s with the family

• Family ski trips

• Swimming in the pool all summer long

• Getting my first puppy at Christmas

• Friday night dinners out with the family

• Dairy Queen after church

• Drive-in movies in the back of a truck with dad getting everyone KFC

• Roller skating around the neighborhood

Twenty Years of the Same Expression in an Eight MInute Video - Noah Kalina

Noah Kalina has taken a selfie of himself every day for the last 20 years, or 7,263 days, beginning January 11, 2000 to January 11, 2020 (and it is a work in process). Takes a lot of persistence to do something like this!

Noah was 19 years old when he started this endeavor. And he hasn't stopped! The project is called “Everyday.” Check out more of his work at noahkalina.com.

Roller Dome Thousand Oaks Originally Opened in the Spring of 1995

Roller Dome, which was located at 950 Avenida de Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, closed its doors in October 2010.

Roller Dome originally opened in May 1995. "Roller Dome, a new roller skating facility...might be the best new rink in the country." - Richard Graham, Inline Hockey News.

Ah yes, the good ole days, with the occasional kids' birthday parties at Roller Dome.

The 99 Cents Only Store has been thriving in this spot since 2013.

COMPILATION OF ROLLER SKATING, ROLLER BLADING, ICE SKATING AND SKATEBOARDING VENUES IN AND AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Encounter with Three Deer in Thousand Oaks in August

Had a brief, peaceful encounter recently with these three deer in the Rancho Sierra Vista open space in Newbury Park this morning. I would stand there and stare back for hours if I could, but I had to move along. Hoping for their continued survival as we forged our way through an extreme mid-August heatwave during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's the little things like this that help keep my spirits up through these challenging times.