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🌱 How detectives cracked the Newbury Park home burglary case.

Thousand Oaks, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Thousand Oaks! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives cracked the Newbury Park home burglary case.
  • Why this Les Misérables run makes Thousand Oaks worth the Sunday drive

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Playdate at the Yarrow Family YMCA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousand Oaks home burglary investigation leads to arrest, charges (sanluisobispo.com) — A Newbury Park home in Thousand Oaks was burglarized in August, and investigators now say a Van Nuys man tied to an organized crew has been arrested and charged with three felonies. Detectives used home surveillance footage and license plate readers to track vehicles, recover a stolen Ruger pistol, and link clothing to the suspect. He’s out on recognizance and due back in court October 29.
   

• Interview: Richard Rosales in LES MISERABLES! at Bank Of America Theater (broadwayworld.com) — A recent production of Les Misérables by 5-Star Theatricals highlights Thousand Oaks as a worthwhile Sunday drive destination for Broadway-quality musical theater, with strong casting and professional production values. In this Q&A, actor Richard Rosales shares how he joined the Thousand Oaks show, his path into musical theatre, and why this company’s work is drawing audiences from across Southern California.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Southeast Ventura County YMCA Receives $1 Million Grant From State Budget For Simi YMCA Branch Expansion —Diane Rumbaugh Read on Patch
  • Lost dog in Thousand Oaks near Avenida de Los Flores and Avenida de Los Arboles near the dog park since at 8 am today, 10-24-2026.
    His name is buster he is friendly but may run if you go towards him, Buster is a Vizsla and very scared. He is chipped please call 310-780-9997 (Nextdoor Hillcrest/Conejo School)
  • Von’s Shoppers.
    If you aren’t using the app you are leaving money on the table. Five minutes on Wednesday to click on what you buy and any special offers adds up. I… (Nextdoor Heritage Hills)
  • Convive Brands posted a job opening for Lead Kitchen Supervisor - CA in Westlake Village. Apply here.
  • Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 465 Simi Valley in Simi Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thousand Oaks here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Thousand Oaks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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