New Italian Eatery Slated for Former Presto Pasta Location in Newbury Park

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This sign is on the window of the former Presto Pasta Newbury Park indicates a beer and wine license has been applied for by a new applicant. The name of the new applicant is Osteria 081, which provides a couple clues as to what type of eatery this will be. An osteria is a type of Italian eatery that serves simple meals and wine. 081 happens to be the area code for the city of Naples and surrounding areas. Located at 1025 Broadbeck Drive, Suite B, nestled between The Habit and Subway, we shall stay tuned as to future developments.

Borchard Skatepark Expansion and Renovation Project in Newbury Park

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The Conejo Recreation & Park District voted to approve the expansion and renovation of the Borchard Skatepark in April 2025. The Skatepark is located at Borchard Community Park, 190 Reino Road in Newbury Park, at the corner of Reino and Borchard.

The project will entail demolishing the existing 10,000 sq ft facility and existing parking area to construct a new 20,000 sq ft multi-use facility. Improvements include enhanced lighting, four shade structures, a covered picnic area, spectator seating, and more. The larger facility will offer additional amenities, while providing inclusivity and accessibility to patrons of all abilities.

Total project cost is $4.5 million. Construction is anticipated to begin late this year after final permits are secured.

Learn more at www.crpd.org/planning.

Oakwell Mixed-Use Project in Newbury Park Underway at 2150 W. Hillcrest Road

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Demolition of former Amgen building underway at 2150 w. hillcrest Road.

The former Amgen property at 2150 W. Hillcrest Road (at Rancho Conejo Blvd (behind the Chevron station) is being redeveloped into a 333 unit mixed-use development with 6,500 retail sq ft. Named "Oakwell," the project will include 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units averaging 948 sq ft and is being developed by The Latigo Group, which also built the Santal development across from Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. It is anticipated to be completed sometime next year. Learn more at www.latigo-group.com/properties/oakwell.

Sourdough & Co. Coming This Summer to the Conejo Valley

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Sourdough & Co. is anticipated to open in early August at the former Jimmy John's location at 520 North Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park (Walmart Plaza). Sourdough & Co. offers sandwiches, flatbreads, soups, and salads. Learn more at sourdoughandco.com.

Three other potential future locations listed at sourdoughandco.com/california/2-uncategorised/300-stores-california-thousand-oaks in Thousand Oaks (former Fatburger location at 650-728 N. Moorpark Road in the Whole Foods Plaza), Agoura Hills (Twin Oaks Shopping Center on Kanan Road), and Westlake Village (The Promenade).