Signs Are Back Up at Salsa & Beer Mexican Grill & Bar Restaurant in Calabasas

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The Salsa & Beer Mexican Grill “coming soon” signs were up in December 2020 but were subsequently taken down, Finally, 5 1/2 years later, there are new signs up as of today at 4895 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. at the former Coco’s location visible from the 101 south.

With locations in North Hollywood and Van Nuys/Lake Balboa, Salsa & Beer offers authentic Mexican food from the town of Jerez, located in the Mexican state of Zacatecas.

The menu includes traditional Mexican combination plates, fajitas, sizzling spicy Molcajete dishes, Spicy Zacatecas Carnitas, Tampiquena Chicken, Carne Asada Encebollada Charbroiled Steak, their “famous” tortas and much more.

Timing of restaurant opening TBA.

More info at www.salsaandbeertogo.com.

2026 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas

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The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2026. Runs June 15 to August 7 (except July 3) Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone (not just Agoura Hills residents). www.agourahillscity.gov/beachbus

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2026 from June 15 to August 8 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Thursday to Zuma and Friday/Saturday to Ventura Cove Beach. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors ages 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the Beach Bus for free. toaks.gov/beachbus

The Calabasas Beach Bus will operate June 15 to August 8, 2026 Monday to Friday to Zuma Beach. Fare is $5 round-trip via the TripShot app. Cash will not be accepted. More details will be available at cityofcalabasas.com/beachbus.

2026 City of Agoura Hills Beach Bus June 15 to August 7

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The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2026. The bus runs June 15 to August 7 (except July 3), Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach, Parking Lot #8 - Lindero Canyon Middle School, Agoura High School and Agoura Road at Liberty Canyon Road.

Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone - not just Agoura Hills residents, but must carry a form of ID. More details at www.agourahillscity.gov/beachbus

2026 #TBT Food Truck Thursdays at Camarillo Ranch House in June, July and August

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Throwback Thursday Food Truck Fest at the Camarillo Ranch is planned this summer of 2026 from 5-8PM on Thursday, June 25th, Thursday, July 23rd, and Thursday, August 20th.

Events feature food trucks, including beer and wine, family activities, artisan market, live music, house tours ($5), and more. Free admission. Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Road.

For more information, visit camarilloranchfoundation.com/tbt-food-truck-festival..

La Gita Kitchen and Focacceria Coming to County Line Shopping Center in Westlake Village

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La Gita Kitchen and Focacceria is coming to the County Line Shopping Center at 4619 Lakeview Canyon Road in Westlake Village, taking over the former StretchCoast space. The takeout and catering kitchen will offer freshly baked focaccia, sandwiches, salads, and charbroiled chicken, with wine and beer available for offsite consumption following City Council approval on April 22.

La Gita is co-owned by local resident Kyle Lopez, who worked at Stonefire Grill from 2008 to 2020 and served as its Chief Operating Officer. His mother and co‑owner, Mary Harrigan, co‑founded Stonefire Grill in 2000. Stonefire was sold in 2016, and now the family is bringing this promising new takeout concept to Westlake Village. Kyle indicated that La Gita is targeting a late‑2026 grand opening.

Mochinut Coming Soon to Ventu Park Center in Newbury Park

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Mochinut is coming soon to the Ventu Park Shopping Center (anchored by Ralph's) at the southwest corner of Ventu Park Road and Hillcrest Drive in Newbury Park. Mochinut offers mochi donuts, which have a chewy texture and are made with rice flour. They also offer crispy Korean rice corn dogs and drinks such as smoothies, coffee and matcha. www.mochinut.com

Local donut shops and bakeries throughout the Conejo Valley are compiled at THIS LINK.

2026 City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service June 15 to August 8

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City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service Returns For 2026

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, again this year, Saturday service to Ventura Harbor beaches. This is the 13th year the service is being offered by Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT). The service runs Monday through Saturday from June 15 through August 8, except for July 4.

Two round trips will be available daily. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the beach bus for free.

The Beach Bus departs from two locations -- Borchard Community Center parking lot and the Thousand Oaks Teen Center bus stop. The beach bus drops off and picks up at Zuma Beach Monday through Friday and picks up and drops off at Harbor Village and Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura.   

For exact departure times, refer to the timetable posted at each stop or for more information about the Summer Beach Bus, visit the Thousand Oaks Transit website at toaks.co/beachbus. Seating is limited and riders will be boarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival, at least 15 minutes in advance, is encouraged.

Parents and riders may track the bus location in real-time by visiting www.govcbus.com/map.

https://toaks.gov/beachbus