🌱 Will a judge give residents more time to fight downtown overhaul?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will a judge give residents more time to fight downtown overhaul?
• See how Thousand Oaks High's young infielder graded against top prospects
• Check if you're named in these new court and probate notices

Also on today's calendar: Project ReWear $2/LB WEARhouse Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 64.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Group against downtown Thousand Oaks plan seeks extension for petition (vcstar.com) — Thousand Oaks residents challenging the massive downtown redevelopment are asking a Ventura County judge for extra time to gather signatures for a referendum, arguing the city's actions hampered their petition drive. City officials strongly deny any wrongdoing and say the project followed years of public input and complies with law. A September 14 court hearing will determine whether the group gets more days to collect signatures.
   

2. Central Coast Summer ID: Positional Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com) — Thousand Oaks families with baseball players will spot local infielder Patrick McDonough of Thousand Oaks High in this detailed scouting breakdown from a Central Coast showcase. The report also highlights several Ventura County and regional standouts, complete with measurables, tools grades, and links to upcoming tryout and showcase opportunities across California.
   

3. Public Notices Published August 20, 2026 (sanfernandosun.com) — Thousand Oaks readers may want to note a local attorney on East Thousand Oaks Boulevard handling a Los Angeles probate case, alongside many other court summonses, estate petitions, and name-change hearings across L.A. County. These legal notices include upcoming hearing dates, trustee sales, and auto lien sales that could matter if you're named, a creditor, or connected to the listed estates or properties.
   

4. All About Trevor Moore: Identity and Background (saratogaliving.com) — A Thousand Oaks–born hockey player, Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings, is distinguished here from the late comedian of the same name, with details on his undrafted rise and breakout NHL season. The piece mainly explores the comedian's life, creative career, and lasting influence on modern sketch and musical comedy.
   

📸 Around Thousand Oaks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thousand Oaks

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Friday August 21
• Senior Sunrise
  Newbury Park High Newbury Park, CA 91320
  6:00 am
• Alumni Tailgate
  Newbury Park High Parking Lot
  4:30 pm
• Tailgate @ Service Road -NPHS VS WHS
  Newbury Park High Newbury Park, CA 91320
  5:30 pm
• Football vs WHS @HOME
  Newbury Park High Newbury Park, CA 91320
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• SAT Administration
  Newbury Park High Library
  7:00 am
• Project ReWear $2/LB WEARhouse Sale →
  Project Rewear WEARhouse, 2639 Lavery Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
  9:00 am
Monday August 24
• Welcome Back Coffee- with the PFA
  Westlake Elementary MPR/QUAD
  8:30 am
• NP Steelers Youth Football and Cheer
  Newbury Park High F4
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Student/Staff Make Up Picture Day
  Newbury Park High Faculty Cafeteria
  7:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Grandparents Day Book Signing with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
  160 S Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• 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
• Alumni Tailgate
  Newbury Park High Parking Lot
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bobcat in backyard at 8:57pm tonight
  I do not backup to open space. I have neighbors on either side & behind me. This is in Newbury Park near Dickenson Avenue & Walter. Sure glad I have… (Nextdoor Sun Tree)
• I am not somebody that will ever eat fast food but I just tried the new Raising Canes on Moorpark and it was really GOOD !
  It didn't taste greasy at all and their sauce is wonderful to dip into. My husband and I shared a combo which was more than enough food. I hope it… (Nextdoor Old Thousand Oaks)

• Vuori, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager (Thousand Oaks) in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
• Four Seasons Hotels posted a job opening for Temporary Spa Attendant in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thousand Oaks here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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