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October Brings One City, One Book Activities
Bringing the city together around a shared reading experience, we're kicking off 2017's One City, One Book with live music, line dancing and a stage coach visit on October 1, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. And that's just the beginning. More than a dozen free lectures, panel discussions and special events based on this year's book, News of the World by Paulette Jiles, are taking place throughout the city this month. Wrapping it all up is a special presentation by the author at the Civic Arts Plaza, October 29.
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City Opposes Proposed CalAm Water Rate Hike
California American Water, provider for nearly half of city residents, is proposing rate hikes varying from 5% to 25% (depending on water use).
This increase will help pay for expenses in other counties.
We don't think that's fair and have been opposing the proposal over the
past year
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You can share your opinion on this issue by contacting the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and
referencing general rate case A.16-07-002. For more information or to see if you are affected, visit the City's website.
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Help Celebrate 40 Years of COSCA
More than 15,000 acres, 150 miles, and unparalleled recreational opportunities; open space surrounds our city, adding to our high quality of life. For the past 40 years, Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) has managed and preserved this local asset. Jointly managed by City of Thousand and the Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District, COSCA invites you to
learn more about our local open space and its history and join us for our
trail work day and celebration on October 21, 2017.
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Utility Bill Assistance Available
Need help with your water or wastewater bill? The City's Utility Assistance Program provides a $10.00 bimonthly wastewater credit and a $20.00 bimonthly water credit for eligible residential wastewater and water customers. To participate, you must also qualify for the SCE or SCG CARE program. Once your completed and signed application is approved by the City, you will be enrolled within 60 days. Learn more at the
City's Utility Assistance webpage.
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Are We Working in Your Neighborhood?
For the next six months, Public Works will be upgrading several miles of wastewater collection pipeline, 100 maintenance holes, and 1,500 linear feet of storm drain pipes. While working in your area, we may ask you not to run water down your drains during the lining installation process. We will notify affected households before work begins. For more information and locations, please visit the
City's website.
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Ride the Bus for Free on Saturdays!
Taking the bus to work, visiting family and friends, and exploring the City has never been easier. Try TO Transit for free every Saturday for the month of October. Bring your bike as our buses come equipped with bike racks (and free wifi). Visit the
TOTransit webpages for additional information on free rides, bus routes and schedules.
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TOTV Earns Top Awards
TOTV, The City of Thousand Oaks Government Television Channel, was honored with two national first-place awards for community event coverage and community awareness by National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Tune into TOTV for original program as well as live and recorded coverage of all public Council, Commission and Committee meetings.
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Economic Development in Changing Times
What's the future look like for our local business and shopping? A vibrant, walkable downtown area, investments in technology-based business opportunities, creative work spaces. . . The City's new Economic Development Strategic Plan, provides research-based recommendations to consider as we look to the future.
View a summary of the plan here
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Other Local Happenings
Happy Halloween!
Civic Arts Plaza Events
Look who's coming to the Civic Arts Plaza this month: Tom rush on October 7, National Geographic Live on October 27, and much more. Visit
www.civicartsplaza.com for the full season line-up.
Shake Out, Don't Freak Out
26th Annual Rotary Street Fair
One of the largest events in Ventura County is taking place on Sunday, October 15th! Stop by and visit our City booths, including Sustainability, Library and Transit! For more information visit
www.thousandoaksrotary.org.
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