EōS Fitness Has Acquired Gold's Gyms in Thousand Oaks and 22 Other So Cal Locations

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EōS Fitness has acquired the Gold’s Gym at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks as part of a broader transaction involving 23 gyms. This acquisition expands EōS Fitness’s footprint to 46 locations across Southern California. The Thousand Oaks Gold's, as well as locations in Simi Valley and Oxnard, will continue operating under the EōS brand.

EōS Fitness is a U.S.-based gym chain whose name is inspired by Eos, the Greek goddess of the dawn. The brand uses this symbolism to represent new beginnings, energy, and transformation—core themes in fitness and personal growth. Learn more at eosfitness.com. 

Toys "R" Us Flagship Store Slated to Open at the Camarillo Premium Outlets This Month

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UPDATE: It’s looking more like October 25th from the grand opening date. Follow www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/camarillo/stores/toys-r-us for updates.

A 14,000 sq ft Toys "R" Us store is anticipated to open at the Camarillo Premium Outlets on October 18th, just in time for your holiday shopping. It will be located in The Promenade section of the Outlets, between Panera Bread and the Vans Outlet.

Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in 2017, when it closed its brick and mortar stores. The brand is now owned by WHP Global, which acquired it in 2021 and is partnering with Go! Retail Group to open 10 new flagship stores and 20 seasonal holiday shops in the U.S. by year's end. The Camarillo location is one of those "flagship" stores.

Apply to work there at www.goretailgroup.com

www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/camarillo/stores/toys-r-us

Whole Foods Market Coming Soon to The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks

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Today, The Promenade at Westlake announced that Whole Foods Market is coming soon to the space previously vacated by Amazon Fresh that closed its doors this past April.

Founded in 1980, Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer, with more than 530 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This will be Whole Foods’ 3rd Ventura County location - others on Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard.

www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Topa Topa Brewing Co. Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary on June 14th

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On June 14th, Topa Topa Brewing Co. invites fans for a carnival-themed party at their Ventura HQ & Brewery (4880 Colt Street), followed by a very special after-party concert at their downtown Ventura taproom (104 East Thompson Blvd) headlined by Vetiver and Sam Blasucci (of Mapache). The day and night parties each have their own special offerings, created in partnership with Tierra Sol Institute, the event’s 1% for the Planet nonprofit beneficiary.

Topa has grown from its humble beginnings at its original location in downtown Ventura into an expansive, state of the art production facility, packaging hall, taproom, event venue, and beer garden just a few miles south on Colt Street. Topa now has five locations in Ventura & Santa Barbara counties, and distribution across Southern California and the Bay Area.

Since 2015, Topa has packaged over 12 million cans of beer and donated nearly half a million dollars to 1% for the Planet partners. This, and other cumulative factoids, are featured on the can labels of their limited release 10th Anniversary IPA, named “Topa Is Ten” which will be available exclusively at the anniversary event.

The beer is the first of its kind for Topa, carefully blended with select hop-forward projects to make Topa is Ten a veritable brewmaster’s cuvée. Topa is Ten combines Chief Peak IPA, Blue Heaven IPA, Level Line Pale Ale, and Huckster Double IPA into one bold, celebratory, expressive IPA with layers of zesty grapefruit and tangerine up front, a floral mid-palate, and a dank, slightly tropical finish that lingers just long enough.

Anniversary attendees will have a chance to learn more about this beer during the Founders Session Tour & Tasting, a ticketed special activity within the anniversary celebration that includes a tour of the production facility with co-founder Jack Dyer, a guided tasting of rare archive beers with co-founder Casey Harris, and a take-home goodie bag that includes a 4 pack of the anniversary IPA.

Festivities will include:

  • Food & dessert ranging from fair food to fancy, including funnel cake & frozen yogurt, oysters & dumplings, and family-friendly options

  • Carnival-themed attractions & activities benefitting select 1% for the Planet partners - petting zoo, dunk tank, climbing wall, face painting

  • Live music & DJs from noon til 5 PM at the Ventura HQ & Brewery outdoor garden

  • An after-party benefit concert with Vetiver, Sam Blasucci (of Mapache), and Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West - Doors 6P, Show 7P. Tickets $15 available at topatopa.beer/products/pre-sale-anniversary-after-party-at-thompson.

  • Founders Session Tour & Tasting - a ticketed, behind-the-scenes experience led by Jack & Casey. Spots are limited and guarantee a 4-pack of Topa Is Ten anniversary IPA. Presale tickets now available at topatopa.beer/products/topa-is-ten-vip-ticket.

  • Brand new Topa Taproom merchandise, including collectible glassware, regional hats, and customizable Father’s Day gift bundles

ABOUT TOPA TOPA BREWING CO.

Topa Topa® Brewing Co. was founded in 2015 in Ventura, nestled between the Topa Topa mountains in Ojai and the salty shores of the Pacific Ocean. With five taprooms along California’s southern central coast, Topa Topa is upheld by a trifecta of values: quality, craftsmanship, and community spirit. This means using the freshest ingredients, working with the most skilled brewers around, and thriving on uplifting and unifying our community. Topa Topa is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating at least 1% of annual sales to local, approved environmental partners.



Downtown Thousand Oaks Project Community Conversation Series in January/February

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The City of Thousand Oaks is embarking on an exciting initiative to create a vibrant and thriving downtown area. To ensure this vision reflects the community’s needs and desires, a series of five Community Conversations will be held both in person and virtually. Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate and share their ideas. These interactive sessions will provide a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, focusing on key aspects of downtown placemaking, including:

  • Visioning: What kind of downtown does the community want to see?

  • Amenities & Attractions: What types of businesses, services, and public spaces are needed?

  • Connectivity & Accessibility: How can we ensure easy access and movement within the downtown area?

  • Economic Development: How can we attract businesses and create jobs in the downtown core?

  • Community Identity: How can the downtown reflect the unique character and culture of Thousand Oaks?

“A successful downtown is built by the community, for the community,” said Mayor David Newman. “These community conversations are crucial for gathering diverse perspectives and creating a shared vision for the future of our downtown. We encourage everyone to participate and help us shape this important project.”

Event Details:

The Community Conversations will be held on the following dates. Sessions one, two, and three are in-person, and sessions four and five are virtual:

  • Session 1- Arts and Entertainment: Wednesday, January 15, 6 pm at Kavli Theatre Founder’s Room

  • Session 2- Landscape Architecture and Oak Tree Preservation: Wednesday, January 22, 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 3- Visitor Experience and Business Mix: Wednesday, January 29, 4 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 4- Sustainability: Wednesday, February 5, via Zoom

  • Session 5- Accessibility and Disabled Access: Wednesday, February 12, via Zoom

The five sessions will culminate in a Community Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms. The design team will share feedback received during the five sessions and how the findings may influence the overall Downtown program.

Residents are encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. Registration and session information can be found at toaks.gov/downtown. 

Proposed Merger of Kroger and Albertsons Could Change Ownership of Four Local Grocery Stores

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Vons at 5671 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills

A number of folks have messaged us regarding the list of local grocery stores that would be divested if Kroger's proposed acquisition of Albertsons is approved by federal regulators. The list of 579 stores includes 63 in California.

The merger was first announced in October 2022. It would combine Kroger (which owns Ralphs and Food 4 Less, among others) with Albertsons (which owns Pavilions, Safeway and Vons, among others). Kroger/Albertsons say the merger would better help them compete with Amazon, Walmart and Costco. The fate of the merger will be decided in a trial set to start in Portland, Oregon on August 26th. The trial may last 2 to 3 weeks.

Local stores that would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers include Vons stores at 5671 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills, 820 Arneill Road in Camarillo, and 6040 Telegraph Road in Ventura, and Albertsons at 541 S. Reino Road in Newbury Park.

As part of the acquisition, C&S retains the Albertsons brand name in California. Does that mean these stores will retain their existing Vons/Albertsons names if the acquisition goes through? Perhaps, but we shall see.

Status of Planned Homewood Suites & Home2 Suites Hotel at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

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This is a rendering of the new hotel that was included in the Planning Commission meeting agenda on October 23rd. This is a view from the courtyard fountain near Buca Di Peppo and Sharky's.

There are plans in the works for a 5-story, 216 room Homewood Suites & Home2 Suites Hotel at Janss Marketplace that will be situated in the space previously occupied by Marshall's (until 2017) and dental offices (until 2019) and currently used for the Reign of Terror Haunted House.

Irvine-based Greens Development will develop and operate the hotel. There will be 173 rooms with king beds and 43 rooms with double-queen beds. Each suite will have a full kitchen. There will be 13,000 sq ft of retail space on the bottom floor. The 2nd floor will have an outdoor pool, deck and planter area.

On October 23rd, city staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a zoning change from 35 feet to 75 feet for the hotel. Several other structures at Janss have received zoning changes in the past, including the former Burlington (44'), Regal Cinemas (40.5') and parking structure (47' 9"). Other tenants at Janss have given a thumbs up for this development.

If the zoning overlay is approved, construction is anticipated to begin next spring with a target opening date of winter 2025. The last new hotel in Thousand Oaks opened in 2009 (Hampton Inn).

View of front of hotel, across from the parking structure in another rendering from developers.

Petco Westlake Village to Close December 24; Daiso Japan Store Coming Soon

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UPDATE: Daiso Westlake Village opened its doors on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Photo Credit to and partial view of inside of car of lucas C.

CVG Instagram follower Lucas C let us know today that Petco Westlake Village is closing. A store representative indicated that December 24 will be their final day. Petco is, soon to be was, located next to Trader Joe's at 3835 E Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the North Ranch Shopping Center.

There was some discussion via Instagram and Facebook as to what is coming next to this spot. Could Trader Joe’s be expanding? Well, according to a current North Ranch Shopping Center site leasing brochure, what looks to be happening is that the Trek Bike Shop will be moving from its existing spot to the larger Petco spot, freeing up its current space for Daiso Japan. Daiso is a Japanese variety and value store offering a wide range of household items. There are Daiso stores in West Hills and Northridge.  Learn more at daisojapan.com.

We have not independently confirmed these future plans, so stay tuned for updates.

(Excerpt from site plan)