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🌱 How a Thousand Oaks doctor changed one woman’s life of advocacy

And on the Thousand Oaks Patch calendar - First Day of Classes for the 2026-2027 School Year

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Grahame W.)

Hi Thousand Oaks! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Thousand Oaks doctor changed one woman's life of advocacy
  • How will Thousand Oaks handle its brutal new Channel League schedule?

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Grahame W.!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Always a way': Camarillo woman who woke up paralyzed advocates for others (vcstar.com) — A neurologist at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks finally diagnosed Camarillo resident Julienne Dallara with transverse myelitis after she awoke paralyzed three decades ago, setting her on a lifelong path of disability advocacy. Now a former Ms. Wheelchair California and CalABLE ambassador, she works to break down barriers, expand financial tools, and show others with disabilities that independence and purpose are still possible.
   

• All you need to know about football's new-look Channel League (vcstar.com) — Thousand Oaks High's football team faces a tougher Channel League this fall, moving into a revamped second-tier lineup with Ventura, Moorpark, Rio Mesa and Santa Barbara. Coaches say the Lancers' youth and single returning starter will test a program coming off four straight eight-win seasons, while Westlake and Ventura look to build on historic 2025 campaigns.
   

📸 Around Thousand Oaks

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📸 Overlooking Dos Vientos in Newbury Park —Grahame W.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thousand Oaks

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    Wednesday August 19
  • First Day of Classes for the 2026-2027 School Year
    District PDF Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Football JV Team Dinner
    Newbury Park High Cafeteria
    5:00 pm
  • Spotlight Mixer: Connections at Paul Martin's American Grill
    Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Westlake Blvd, Outdoor Patio Westlake Village, CA 91362 805.373.9300
    5:30 pm
  • Girls Volleyball Boosters
    Newbury Park High B1 - College and Career Center
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • (BBN) Business Breakfast Networking Group →
    Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater 600 Hampshire Rd #200 Westlake Village, CA 91361
    7:30 am
  • Conejo Senior Resource Network →
    Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater 600 Hampshire Rd #200 Westlake Village, CA 91361
    8:30 am
  • Varsity Football Dinner
    Newbury Park High Cafeteria
    5:00 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • Senior Sunrise
    Newbury Park High Newbury Park, CA 91320
    6:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • TK Meet the Teacher
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    9:00 am
  • Meet CVUSD's School Resource Officers: Brewing Connections Back-to-
    Lang Ranch Makenna Koffee Company - 2700 Teller Road, Suite A - Newbury Park
    9:00 am
  • Kindergarten Meet the Teacher
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    10:00 am
  • PTA Wrangler Round Up
    Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Omg...
    this girl is ADORABLE!! She was saved by Camp Cocker even tho she isn't a cocker! She had puppies that grew bigger than her!! They all got… (Nextdoor Oakridge Estates)
  • 🚨 MISSING CAT
    Our cat Bean is missing near Thousand Oaks High School. He's a 3-year-old male Flame Point Siamese with mostly white fur, light orange markings, and… (Nextdoor Calle Pensamiento)
  • California Lutheran University posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher-Part Time in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part Time in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thousand Oaks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Moorpark

  • Derek Skinner Arrested in DUI Crash on Grimes Canyon Road (sweetlaw.com)
  • Who's running for city council, mayor this November? Here's the lineup (vcstar.com)
  • Rescue Horse Helps Singer Find Her Groove — and Learn to Play Guitar (youngcountry931.com)

Simi Valley

  • California nonprofit CEO rakes in $2.4M as whistleblowers expose 'impossible' pressure to bill addicts (nypost.com)
  • Who's running for city council, mayor this November? Here's the lineup (mercedsunstar.com)
  • Director Jimmy Tatro Joins SixTwentySix For His First Commercial Representation (shootonline.com)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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