🌱 Were you a Thousand Oaks rideshare passenger with this arrested driver?

Good morning to you Thousand Oaks! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you a Thousand Oaks rideshare passenger with this arrested driver?
• How a Thousand Oaks native danced her way to “Glee” fame
• How a sight-unseen Eichler purchase became a stunning Thousand Oaks showpiece

Also on today's calendar: FREE - 31st Annual Community Holiday Dinner and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
• Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rideshare driver accused of raping unconscious woman in Ventura County (foxla.com) — A rideshare passenger picked up in Thousand Oaks was allegedly assaulted after being driven into Camarillo, and the driver is now in custody on a $500,000 bail. Ventura County detectives think there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office as the investigation continues.
   

• Heather Elizabeth Morris: From 'Glee' Star to Multifaceted Performer, Choreographer, and Advocate (explosion.com) — Thousand Oaks gets a nod as the birthplace of actress and dancer Heather Morris, best known for playing Brittany on “Glee.” The profile tracks her path from local roots to international fame, highlighting her dance background, post-show projects, focus on mental health, and evolving work in choreography, hosting, and creative wellness ventures.
   

• A Designer Put in an Offer on This Historic Home Sight Unseen—See How She Transformed It (sunset.com) — A Thousand Oaks Eichler home bought sight unseen by designer Sophia deDomenico has been painstakingly restored, preserving its mid‑century character while updating every system and surface for modern family life. From a revived indoor‑outdoor atrium to rebuilt kitchen and baths, the project balances original craftsmanship with contemporary finishes, creating a calm, light‑filled space that still feels true to its historic roots.
   

📸 Around Thousand Oaks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thousand Oaks

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• 805 Startups VIP Lunch # 76 - Thousand Oaks
  Stonefire Grill, 3635 E Thousand Oaks Boulevard Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Middle School Minimum Day #2
  Sycamore Canyon Newbury Park, CA 91320

Saturday December 20

• A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play - Thousand Oaks
  Hillcrest Center for the Arts , 403 W Hillcrest Dr , Thousand Oaks
  7:00 pm

Monday December 22

• WINTER BREAK
  Sycamore Canyon Newbury Park, CA 91320

Thursday December 25

• FREE - 31st Annual Community Holiday Dinner
  2420 E Hillcrest Dr , Thousand Oaks
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Edwards Enterprises Toilet Replacement Package Ends Dec 31
  9:00 am

📣 Thousand Oaks Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• (BBN) Business Breakfast Networking Group
  Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce , 600 Hampshire Rd #200 , Westlake Village
  7:30 am
• Adult 101: Journaling and Vision Boards
  Westlake Village Library , 31220 W Oak Crest Dr , Westlake Village
  4:00 pm
• Decorate a Winter Scene
  Westlake Village Library , 31220 W Oak Crest Dr , Westlake Village
  4:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Middle School Minimum Day #2
  Sycamore Canyon Newbury Park, CA 91320
• LevelUp Lounge
  Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library , 1401 E Janss Rd , Thousand Oaks
  10:00 am
• Shrink Your Favorite Characters!
  Westlake Village Library , 31220 W Oak Crest Dr , Westlake Village
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please save the date!
  I’ve partnered with schools, public safety, community partners and more for a Bike Rodeo & E-Bike Safety Event on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a… (Nextdoor Dos Vientos)
• It Needs to End is a non-profit organization dedicated to prevention thru education.
  Because of the enormous amount of accidents involving children and E bikes we are offering a safety course at Burchard Park, Monday December 22,2025… (Nextdoor Deer Ridge)

• Dave & Buster's, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thousand Oaks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Park

• Free Family Fun: Holiday Events in Sacramento (sacobserver.com)
• Daily News girls soccer 2025 season overview (dailynews.com)

Simi Valley

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-- The Patch AM Team

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