Lowe's Hiring for Grand Opening in Newbury Park / Thousand Oaks This Spring

The Newbury Park / Thousand Oaks Lowe’s is hiring for various full/part-time positions, including Customer Service Associate, Load Puller, Receiver/Stocker, Fulfillment Coordinator, Fulfillment Clerk, Cashier, Assembler and more. There are 24 posted jobs at jobs.lowes.com (or more specifically, click THIS LINK for jobs at this store).

So when is Lowe’s Thousand Oaks opening? A Lowe’s Customer Care rep indicated late April 2019.

A little more about Lowe’s. Lowe’s ranked No. 40 on the Fortune 500 in 2017, with $68.6 billion in sales and $3.4 billion in earnings. Lowe’s employs over 310,000 employees in over 2,370 home improvement and hardware stores in North America. The original founder of Lowe’s was Lucius Smith Lowe, who opened Lowe’s North Wilkesboro Hardware in North Carolina in 1921.

Carl Buchan took ownership of the company through the 1940s and 1950s, expanding it to over 20 locations. He died of a heart attack at age 44 in 1961, but his executive team took the company public that same year.

Last year, Lowe’s closed its Orchard Supply Hardware chain, including the local OSH store in Thousand Oaks , which employed 57 staff.

On October 31, 2018, announced it was closing 20 under-performing stores in the U.S. and 31 in Canada. On November 20, 2018, Lowe’s announced plans to exit retail operations in Mexico, which includes 10 stores in total.

Marie Callender's Ventura Closed Its Doors Today

The VC Star Tweeted today was the last day the Marie Callender’s at 1295 Victoria Avenue in Ventura after operating for 40 years.

Yikes! That leaves one remaining Ventura County Marie Callender’s - in Camarillo at 185 E. Daily Drive. Or you can drive to Northridge or Sherman Oaks to get your lemon meringue pie fix. www.mariecallenders.com

Channel Islands National Park Islands Accessible to Public During Government Shutdown

During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. At Channel Islands National Park the park islands, with the exception of San Miguel Island, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited. The park’s mainland visitor center and island visitor contact stations are closed.

There will be no National Park Service (NPS)-provided visitor services at Channel Islands National Park, including public information, and restroom and campground maintenance. Park concessioners will operate as usual.

Park visitors are advised to use extreme caution during their visit as NPS personnel will not be available to provide guidance, assistance, or emergency response. Any entry onto NPS property during this period of federal government shutdown is at the visitor’s sole risk.

All island campgrounds and restrooms are open and accessible to visitors. There will be no campground check-in/check-out services and visitors holding campground reservations should be aware that there is no guarantee their reserved campsite will be ready and available during a government shutdown.

www.nps.gov/chis/learn/news/pr122218.htm

The Royal Egg Cafe is Now Open at the North Ranch Gateway Plaza in Westlake Village

Update: Royal Egg Cafe is now open.

The signs are up and it looks like The Royal Egg Cafe will be opening soon, sometime in early February, at the North Ranch Gateway (aka TJ Maxx) Plaza, 30815 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village.

The Royal Egg Cafe calls itself an “all day breakfast cafe serving gourmet dishes from locally sourced, organic ingredients.” Its menu indicates organic free-range chicken, all natural beef and pork and organic fair trade coffee and tea.

Hours posted on their Instagram page are Mon-Fri 6:30AM-4PM and Sat/Sun 7:30AM-4PM.

Updates at www.facebook.com/The-Royal-Egg-Cafe-2275997695981976/.

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in December 2018

The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.

The EHD publishes food facility closures at vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.

The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in December 2018. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Las Sirenas Bar & Grill, 2091 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions and no warm water for hand washing in restrooms;
Date closed - 12/27/18; No reopen date

Yama Japanese Restaurant, 734 Arneill Rd., Camarillo;
Repeated violations/continuous non-compliance & unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/20/18; Date reopened - 12/21/18

Helados Mexty, 207 W. Hueneme Rd., Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/19/18; Date reopened - 12/20/18

Camarillo Bakery, 601 Mobile Ave. #B, Camarillo;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/18/18; Date reopened - 12/20/18

Star Lounge, 343 E. Main Street, Ventura;
No warm water for hand washing in restrooms;
Date closed - 12/17/18; Date reopened - 12/18/18

Buena Ventura Club, 343 E. Main Street, Ventura;
No warm water for hand washing in restrooms;
Date closed - 12/17/18; Date reopened - 12/24/18
 
CVS Pharmacy #9844, 760 Arneill Rd., Camarillo;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/17/18; Date reopened - 12/18/18

Rudy's Mexican Restaurant (Restaurant only), 2508 Las Posas Rd. # E, Camarillo;
Sewage backup under the three-compartment sink;
Date closed - 12/14/18; Date reopened - 12/14/18

Giessinger Winery, 365 Santa Clara Ave., Fillmore;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/13/18; No reopen date

Nissim Tovim Inc., 1400 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 12/13/18; Date reopened - 12/14/18

Umami Burger, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning, or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 12/13/18; Date reopened - 12/14/18

Neptune's Net Seafood, 42505 Pacific Coast HWY, Malibu;
Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures, a rodent infestation & unsanitary conditions ;
Date closed - 12/12/18; Date reopened - 12/13/18

Wedgewood at the Tower Club (Restaurant only), 300 E. Esplanade Dr. 21st Floor, Oxnard;
Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures & unsanitary conditions ;
Date closed - 12/12/18; Date reopened - 12/13/18

Taqueria El Chavocho, 900 W. Wooley Road, Oxnard;
Unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/12/18; Date reopened - 12/20/18

Harley's Camarillo Bowl (Restaurant Section), 305 Arneill Rd. #B, Camarillo;
A separate business (Rock and Roll Pizza) is operating at this location without a valid health permit;
Date closed - 12/11/18; Date reopened - 12/13/18

Los Compadres, 3712 Saviers Rd., Oxnard
Sewage back up inside the facility, a cockroach infestation & unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/10/18; Date reopened - 12/11/18

Mona Lisa, 793 South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
Rodent & cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/06/18; Date reopened - 12/19/18

Chinaland, 543 South Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/05/18; Date reopened - 12/07/18

El Burrito Loco, 1114 S. C Street, Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/04/18; Date reopened - 12/06/18

Taco Bell, 7880 Telegraph Rd. #F, Ventura;
Plumbing inoperable resulting in no restrooms available for employees or customers;
Date closed - 12/04/18; Date reopened - 12/04/18

Prospect Coffee Roasters, 92 S. Laurel Street, Ventura;
No warm water available for hand washing in the restroom;
Date closed - 12/04/18; Date reopened - 12/04/18

Plated Events, 325 E. Santa Barbara Street, Santa Paula;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/04/18; Date reopened 12/05/18

Panaderia Yaniras Bakery, 636 W. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula;
Inadequate hot water available at the facility for utensil washing and hand washing;
Date closed - 12/04/18; Date reopened - 12/04/18

Cagami Ramen, 1855 Daily Drive #B, Camarillo;
Repeated violations/continuous non-compliance & unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/03/18; Date reopened - 12/06/18

Del Taco, 4393 E. Main Street, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/03/18; Date reopened - 12/04/18

Scotty's Liquor & Wine Shop, 910 Ventura Ave., Oak View;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/03/18; Date reopened - 12/04/18

Whale Watching Season at Channel Islands Harbor December 26, 2018 through Mid-April 2019

Blue Whale Tail (Photo Credit: David Beeninga)

It’s that time of year to catch a glimpse of nature during Whale Watching Season taking place off the coast of Oxnard.  The season officially begins the day after Christmas, December 26 and continues through mid to late April 2019.

Both Island Packers, Ventura County’s official concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, and Channel Islands Sportfishing Center offer whale watching excursions directly from Channel Islands Harbor.  Island Packers provides 3 ½ hour non-landing narrated trips with morning and afternoon departures available.  The fare is $38 for adults; $34 for seniors 55+; $28 for children (3-12), and free for children 3 and under.  Trips run through mid- April 2019.

Channel Islands Sportfishing Center provides half-day morning whale watching excursions during the week and on the weekends with a morning and afternoon departure, running from December 26 through April 30, 2019.  Rates are $55 for adults; $45 for seniors; and $35 for children under 12.

Every year, an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 Pacific Gray Whales migrate through the Santa Barbara Channel on their way to and from the warm lagoons of Baja California, Mexico.  A journey through the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary provide visitors the unique opportunity to experience the splendor and beauty of these giants of the deep.  Besides whales, visitors often encounter dolphins, seals, sea lions and a rich variety of bird life, some of which are endangered and protected.

For more information on Oxnard Whale Watching Season, visit the website at www.visitoxnard.com.

About Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau

Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is a non-profit organization designed to increase visitor expenditures through transient occupancy tax, and tourism revenue opportunities through the promotion of Oxnard as a premier travel destination. Oxnard is an easy drive up the coast from Los Angeles or from the northern portions of California. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy Oxnard’s uncrowded beaches, explore the many diverse attractions and outdoor adventures that are unique to the area. A wide variety of hotel accommodations are available ranging from mid-priced rooms to oceanfront and seaside settings. For more information, call the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 805-385-7545 or visit the website at www.visitoxnard.com.

Rave Organics in Newbury Park Temporarily Closed to Assess Flooding Damage

UPDATE: Rave Organics is permanently closed.

Rave Organics in the Thousand Oaks Marketplace at 520 N. Ventu Park Road, Suite 140, Newbury Park is currently closed, they indicate temporarily, to assess flooding damage. Rave opened early this year.

Updates at www.raveorganics.com.

Shavers Hawaiian Shave Ice Opens and Shave It Shaved Ice Closes Recently in Thousand Oaks

UPDATE: Shavers Hawaiian Shave Ice closed in spring/summer 2020.

About a month ago, Shavers Hawaiian Shave Ice opened at The Oaks mall, on the first floor near Starbucks in what was formerly Teavana. Shavers offers two sizes and either mixture of one or two flavor; or choose one of their selected combinations. www.shaversusa.com

We are sad to announce that Shave It! recently closed their doors after 12 years serving the local community.. It was definitely sad to see the inside of the store completely empty, after many times there with the kids after Saturday sports activities.

The inside of Shave It Thousand Oaks on December 27th.

Over 90 ice cream, shave ice, frozen yogurt and other frozen treat places at THIS LINK.