Ventura County
Newbury Park
Where suburban charm meets wild adventure
About Newbury Park
Nestled against the dramatic Santa Monica Mountains, Newbury Park seamlessly blends family-friendly neighborhoods with breathtaking wilderness access. Here, you can sip craft coffee at a cozy local café in the morning, then find yourself hiking through ancient oak groves and wildflower meadows at Wildwood Regional Park by afternoon. The community's crown jewel, the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, offers a profound glimpse into Chumash heritage while trails lead to hidden waterfalls and panoramic valley views that'll leave you speechless.
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artsOxnardBobbie's School pres "What Dreams Are Made Of" - Cast B
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
musicThousand OaksPretty Boy Floyd, Nasty Passion, Velicious , Seven Stars, Darden, Crimzon Son, Iron Works, Pop Rocks
Whisky A Go Go
communityThousand OaksFiona Cauley
Comedy Store - Los Angeles
BELLE & SEBASTIAN: TIGERMILK + CLASSIC SONGS
Hollywood Palladium
musicThousand OaksArturo Sandoval
Blue Note Los Angeles
artsThousand OaksBig Watch Party + Drag Shows After: "Pumped Fridays" @ Mary's We-Ho
Hamburger Mary's - West Hollywood
musicOxnardNorteno Con Sax
Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant
artsOxnardFinesse Mitchell
Oxnard Levity Live
communityOxnardAndy Huggins
Oxnard Levity Live
artsThousand OaksTonight at the Improv ft. Dane Cook, Melissa Villasenor, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Joel Kim Booster, Debra DiGiovanni, Nicky Paris and more TBA
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
artsThousand OaksJulie Kim & Canadian Friends ft. Debra DiGiovanni, Mayce Galoni, Ron Josol, Jeremy Hotz
Hollywood Improv (The Lab)
Legends of Laurel Canyon
Scherr Forum- B of A Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Local Businesses
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convenienceSpeedway
518, Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Newbury Park, CA, 91320
petPetSmart
2685, West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
department_storeTarget
2705, Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320-1190
pet_groomingCosmo Pawlitan
451B, Clearview Street, Thousand Oaks, CA
bankWells Fargo
convenienceampm
sportsDick's Sporting Goods
176, West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
clinicExer Urgent Care
department_storeNordstrom
Latest News in Newbury Park
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Newbury ParkParvin, Gorell likely retain county supervisor seats
Election Night brought some certainty to Ventura County’s Board of Supervisors races, as incumbents Jeff Gorell (District 2) and Janice Parvin (District 4) both jumped out to early leads that held strong through Wednesday morning. According to the Thousand Oaks Acorn (Newbury Park), each candidate secured more than 50% of the votes counted so far, with official results not expected until Thursday afternoon. For Newbury Park residents, that means continued representation from leaders who already know our local roads, schools, and business corridors. While it’s still early — and the county won’t update results until 4 p.m. Thursday — the trend suggests voters are comfortable with the direction these incumbents have taken. Parvin’s District 4 covers much of our area, including Newbury Park, so this race hits close to home. Whether you voted for them or not, stable leadership on the board helps keep our community projects moving forward without disruption.
Newbury ParkMeet the ‘Anonymous Mommy’ who forced the superintendent’s hand
If you’ve been following the drama around Ventura County Superintendent César Morales’s unapproved $16,000 stipend, you might be surprised to learn it was a local Newbury Park mom who first raised the red flag. Dubbed the ‘Anonymous Mommy’ by the Thousand Oaks Acorn, she filed a public records request that uncovered the payment — and ultimately forced Morales to publicly acknowledge the error. For Newbury Park families, this story hits close to home. Our kids’ education is shaped by decisions made at the VCOE level, and this incident raises real questions about transparency and oversight. It’s a reminder that one engaged parent can hold powerful officials accountable — and that local journalism like the Acorn is here to make sure we all get the full picture.
Newbury ParkCompensation scandal hits county office of education
Well, neighbors, if you picked up the latest *Thousand Oaks Acorn (Newbury Park)* this week, you probably did a double-take at the headline about a compensation scandal hitting the Ventura County Office of Education. Just before 5 p.m. on that Friday in May, Superintendent César Morales posted a message that sent shockwaves through our local education and political circles. For those of us in Newbury Park, where we pride ourselves on strong schools and transparent leadership, this hits close to home—especially since Morales was appointed to fill a vacancy back in 2021 and ran unopposed, meaning many of us trusted the process without much fuss. What makes this more than just a bureaucratic kerfuffle is that our kids’ futures are tied to how VCOE handles taxpayer dollars. Whether it’s funding for Conejo Valley Unified programs or support for special education services right here in our community, accountability matters. The *Acorn* report reminds us that even in a county as collaborative as Ventura, we need to keep asking questions—and keep our coffee chats honest. Here’s hoping this leads to clearer skies, not more dust.