Sustainability Blog

City Seeks Applicants for the Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (VCCTAC)

October 01, 2024

01 October

The City is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (VCCTAC).

October Programs at the Thousand Oaks Library

September 30, 2024

30 September

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of October.

Native Plantpalooza and Eco Fest Coming September 28th

September 26, 2024

26 September

On Saturday, September 28th, Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) will host its third annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco-Fest.

California Clean Air Day on October 2

September 18, 2024

18 September

Take the Clean Air Day Pledge on or before the 7th Annual California Clean Air Day on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.

EV Advocates Charge Ahead with Drive Electric Events

September 12, 2024

12 September

If you have been thinking about a new car there are multiple local opportunities to learn more about an EV and decide if one would make sense for you.

Keeping Our Roadways Clean

September 06, 2024

06 September

September is “National CleanUpMonth,” and one of the things that makes the City of Thousand Oaks such a beautiful place to live and work is its cleanliness, including its streets and freeway ramps.

The City of Thousand Oaks Presents The Concert Truck, A Mobile Music Venue, Providing Free Concerts Around Thousand Oaks in Celebration of the City

September 06, 2024

06 September

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce a special celebration in honor of its 60th anniversary. As part of the festivities, the City will feature The Concert Truck, a mobile music venue that brings live performances directly to the heart of the community. From September 27 through October 2

National Preparedness Month

September 04, 2024

04 September

FEMA has declared September as National Preparedness Month, a time for residents to review and update their emergency plans and supplies.

Free Landfill Day coming September 14th

August 28, 2024

28 August

Have unwanted bulky items or excess trash? Load up your waste items and bring them to the Calabasas Landfill for Free Landfill Day on Saturday, September 14th!

California Coastal Cleanup Day 2024

August 22, 2024

22 August

Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual community volunteering event dedicated to removing trash and plastic pollution from beaches, inland waterways, parks, and other open spaces throughout the state.

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

August 15, 2024

15 August

Learn more about the construction and demolition (C&D) waste debris after you place it in the construction dumpster.

What You Should Know Before Ordering a Construction Waste Bin

August 09, 2024

09 August

If you plan a construction or clean-up project this fall or winter, learn more about ordering a construction waste bin.

Eco-friendly Tips for Back-to-school

July 30, 2024

30 July

Go green this school year and aim to incorporate sustainable practices into your children’s lunches and school supplies.

Electronic Waste Recycling

July 26, 2024

26 July

Learn about how to dispose of electronic waste properly.

Bulky Item Pickup

July 18, 2024

18 July

Learn about how to properly dispose of large items that you no longer have a use for.

Changes to the Beverage Container Recycling Program

July 11, 2024

11 July

Learn more about the recent changes to the bottle and can recycling program that provide more opportunity for recycling and redemption.

Summer Pool Care Do’s & Don’ts

June 27, 2024

27 June

Summer is here and that means long days cooling off at the pool!

Go Plastic Free in July… And Beyond!

June 25, 2024

25 June

This July, choose to refuse single-use plastics at home, work, school, restaurants, and the grocery store!

Summer Beach Bus is Here – Ventura Harbor Beaches Added!

June 17, 2024

17 June

Summer is here and Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT) is once again operating the Summer Beach Bus: a regularly scheduled public transit service.

City’s Arts & Culture Roundtable Recruitment Extended

June 13, 2024

13 June

The Arts & Culture Roundtable is a City Council-appointed committee that will serve as an advisory body to the City Council on matters dealing with arts and cultural programs and activities in the community.

Thousand Oaks Water Exceeds Standards

June 13, 2024

13 June

Every year the City of Thousand Oaks (City) Public Works Department is required to prepare and provide its water customers with the Annual Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Extended Service Hours at Grant R. Brimhall Library

June 10, 2024

10 June

The Thousand Oaks Library is extending its service hours at the Grant R. Brimhall Library by sixteen hours per week with Self-Service Access.

Department Merger

June 06, 2024

06 June

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce the creation of a new Cultural and Community Services Department, effective July 1, 2024, under the direction of current Cultural Affairs Director Jonathan Serret.

Ink Cartridge Recycling: Why They Don’t Belong in the Trash

June 06, 2024

06 June

In our fast-paced digital world, printing documents remains an essential task for both personal and professional needs.

June Programs and Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

May 31, 2024

31 May

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of June.

Challenge Yourself and Others to Take Climate Action

May 28, 2024

28 May

This month, Thousand Oaks City Council approved the City’s first Climate and Environmental Action Plan to take steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a resilient future for the community.

Summer Beach Bus Begins June 17th

May 22, 2024

22 May

The City of Thousand Oaks will once again offer the Summer Beach Bus: a regular scheduled public transit service traveling weekdays between Thousand Oaks and Zuma Beach in Malibu and, new this year, Saturday service to Ventura Harbor Beaches.

Grants Available to Replace Lawn with CA Native Plants

May 21, 2024

21 May

Want free CA native plants to replace your lawn?

The City of Thousand Oaks Joins the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency and Conejo Recreation and Park District to Celebrate the new Conejo Canyons Bridge

May 17, 2024

17 May

The City of Thousand Oaks, in collaboration with the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) and Conejo Recreation and Parks District (CRPD) held a celebration on May 14, 2024, to commemorate the completion of the Conejo Canyons Bridge.

Thousand Oaks Takes Bold Steps Towards Building a Sustainable Future

May 16, 2024

16 May

The City of Thousand Oaks demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability with the adoption of its first Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) at the May 7 City Council meeting.

City’s Arts & Culture Roundtable Seeks Applicants

May 14, 2024

14 May

The City is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Arts & Culture Roundtable.

May Programs and Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

April 30, 2024

30 April

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of May.

City Seeks Applicants to Serve on Community Funding Review Committee

April 23, 2024

23 April

The City of Thousand Oaks is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Community Funding Review Committee.

The City of Thousand Oaks Begins the 2024 Street Overlay and Paving Resurfacing Program

April 18, 2024

18 April

The City is set to begin the 2024 Citywide Street Overlay and Paving Resurfacing Project this month, and is expected to be completed by November.

The City of Thousand Oaks Joins Hope the Mission, Many Mansions, and Dignity Moves to Break Ground on Thousand Oaks Navigation Center

April 11, 2024

11 April

The City of Thousand Oaks, in collaboration with the County of Ventura, Hope the Mission, Many Mansions, and Dignity Moves, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a Navigation Center, called Thrive Grove, at 1205 Lawrence Drive, a city-owned property.

National Public Works Week

April 03, 2024

03 April

For the 37th year, the City of Thousand Oaks will celebrate National Public Works Week from May 19-25, 2024 to honor the tens of thousands of men and women who provide and maintain the essential infrastructure and services collectively known as Public Works.

April Programs and Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

March 28, 2024

28 March

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of April.

One City, One Book 2024

March 20, 2024

20 March

The votes are in! The 2024 Thousand Oaks Reads: One City, One Book (OCOB) selection is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi!

Thousand Oaks Unveils Comprehensive Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) for Public Review

March 19, 2024

19 March

The City of Thousand Oaks proudly announces the release of its draft Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP, “Plan”) for public review.

City Seeks Applicants for Youth Commission

March 12, 2024

12 March

The City of Thousand Oaks is currently seeking high school students who are interested in serving on the Youth Commission.

City Seeks Applicants for Council on Aging

March 12, 2024

12 March

The City of Thousand Oaks is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Council on Aging.

City of Thousand Oaks Community Social Services Grant

March 11, 2024

11 March

The City of Thousand Oaks is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Community Social Services Grant (CSSG) Program.

City Recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Week from March 18 through March 22, 2024

March 05, 2024

05 March

The City of Thousand Oaks and the Thousand Oaks Police Department (TOPD) are teaming together to recognize pedestrian safety and the important role that crossing guards play in our community during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week March 18-22, 2024.

Celebrate Arbor Earth Day at Thousand Oaks Community Center

March 04, 2024

04 March

Get ready for another exciting return of the City’s Arbor Earth Day celebration this spring with new highlights for the community. Join us on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Community Center located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, next to Thousand Oaks High School

March Programs and Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

February 29, 2024

29 February

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of March.

Thousand Oaks Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Courses Set for April 24, 2024

February 20, 2024

20 February

The Thousand Oaks Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers free individual and neighborhood emergency preparedness training. Thousand Oaks CERT is a joint effort between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD).

Arbor Earth Day 2024

February 15, 2024

15 February

This free family-friendly event will include giveaways, raffles, and more!

City Opens Recruitment for Conejo Open Space Trails Action Committee

February 06, 2024

06 February

The Conejo Open Space Trails Action Committee (COSTAC) acts in a supporting role to the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), under the direction of COSCA staff. Committee members provide support for, and may participate in, the volunteer programs approved by the COSCA Board of Directors an

Spanish-Language Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Offered by the Cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department

February 01, 2024

01 February

The Ventura County Fire Department will conduct a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Spanish, in partnership with the Cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley.

City of Thousand Oaks Community Events Grant and Grant Application Workshop

January 29, 2024

29 January

The City of Thousand Oaks is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Community Events Grant Program.

Apply to Attend the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit

January 16, 2024

16 January

The City of Thousand Oaks Youth Commission is accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit. Students in 7th-12th grades are encouraged to apply.

January Programs and Events at the Thousand Oaks Library

January 02, 2024

02 January

The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of January.

The City of Thousand Oaks will be offering four Community Grants throughout fiscal year 2024-25.

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