Maya Mexican Cuisine in Thousand Oaks Has Closed Its Doors

Maya Mexican Cuisine now closed (photo credit Amelia S.)

Maya Mexican Cuisine now closed (photo credit Amelia S.)

After operating in the Northgate Plaza at the southwest corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards, for approximately 14 months, Maya Mexican Cuisine, as reported by Amelia S via the CVG Facebook Page, has closed its doors.

What’s next? Well, it is for lease. Previous occupants have included Cut 360 Steakhouse and Churrascaria, The Napa Tavern and Piatti Ristorante & Bar.

Maya when it was open.

Maya when it was open.

Jack in the Box Opening July 3rd The Village at Newbury Park Near Lowe's, LA Fitness

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UPDATE: July 3, 2019 is the grand opening date.

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The “coming soon” sign is up for the new Jack in the Box that is being constructed at The Village at Newbury Park, northwest corner of Academy Drive and Grande Vista Drive.. Job openings are posted at nowhiring.com/bromley. The Jack in the Box will be located directly across the parking lot from LA Fitness.

Other businesses as we know include Lowe’s as well as Farmer Boys (quick serve eatery) and Autozone.

Other local area Jack in the Box locations for those who cannot wait for this new store to open include Thousand Oaks, Camarillo (2), Moorpark, Simi Valley (2) and so on. www.jackinthebox.com

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month "Spotlight Myeloma" Skylight is Back Again at Amgen in Thousand Oaks March 17-29

Spotlight Myeloma Skylight from Amgen’s corporate headquarters (Photo Credit: L. David Irete).

Spotlight Myeloma Skylight from Amgen’s corporate headquarters (Photo Credit: L. David Irete).

Flashback to March 2018…there was a blue beam shining into the sky in Newbury Park for a number of nights and I was determined to find the source. I found it! The beam was coming from our local biotech powerhouse Amgen. The bright blue nightly beam was part of Amgen’s month-long “Spotlight Myeloma” initiative as part of Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.

March 2019 once again is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, a time to recognize the patients, caregivers and healthcare providers who work courageously to improve the daily lives of patients living with this incurable blood cancer. Once again, Amgen will be shining a nightly beam into the sky; this year’s burgundy beam will shine March 17-29.

Although it’s the second most common blood cancer, multiple myeloma is rare. It’s estimated that only 32,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease this year.

Chalk Festival for April Fools Event at Cal Lutheran Thousand Oaks on April 1, 2

Artists to transform Cal Lutheran concrete

Chalk Festival draws top talent from throughout state

Artist: Sharyn Chan

Artist: Sharyn Chan

Some of California’s most talented sidewalk artists will transform flat concrete pathways across California Lutheran University into colorful masterpieces on April 1 and 2.

Professional artists participating in the Chalk Festival for April Fools will focus their creations on the theme of imagination, the same idea being explored during The Representational Art Conference that Cal Lutheran is presenting from March 31 through April 4 in Ventura.

Artists Lori Escalera of Vista and Dawn Morrison Wagner of Thousand Oaks will teach chalk drawing to Cal Lutheran art students March 18 through 21. The students will then create their own works for the festival.

Escalera, one of the festival’s headlining pavement artists, has made a 25-year career out of street painting and teaching others to produce chalk art. She has won awards for her street paintings throughout California, in multiple states and in Mexico and Canada. She coordinated a street-painting venue in Xi’an, China, before the 2008 Olympics. Escalera creates works in multiple styles including Madonnari classical artwork reproduction, which dates to 16th-century Italy, as well as trompe l’oeil and 3D anamorphosis, which make works seem to jump off the pavement.

Wagner, who minored in art while earning degrees in physics and engineering, began street painting in 1988 at the I Madonnari festival in Santa Barbara and has since traveled the country winning awards and leading workshops. Her chalk art has also been used in commercial and promotional work. Wagner’s street art has evolved from reproductions of classic works to contemporary perspective pieces.

In addition to Escalera, the headlining pavement artists are Ever Galvez, Lorelle Miller and Julie Kirk Purcell. Other participating artists are Ruth Villa of Simi Valley, Lori Antoinette, Sharyn Chan, Naomi Duben, Ann Hefferman, Gus Moran, Lynn Okimura, Lesley Perdomo and Anthony Rico.

The chalk art will cover sidewalks outside the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art and Ullman Commons and at the bottom of the stairs on Memorial Parkway. The public is welcome to watch the artists and view their creations.

Cal Lutheran’s Artists and Speakers Committee is presenting the free public event. For more information, contact Michael Pearce at 805-444-7716.

Vintage Grocers at The Promenade at Westlake has Closed Its Doors

Michael K. pointed out that Vintage Grocers at The Promenade at Westlake has closed its doors. It opened on October 1, 2016. Previously this was Bristol Farms, which closed its doors on March 15, 2016.

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Vintage Grocers signage already down day after store closed.

Vintage Grocers signage already down day after store closed.

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in February 2019

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 February 2019. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

KFC, 351 E. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme;
No warm water for hand washing in the kitchen;
Date closed - 02/28/19; Date reopened - 02/28/19

Donut Queen, 2650 E. Ventura Blvd. #105, Camarillo;
Sewage discharge onto the ground outside the food facility, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/28/19; Date reopened - 03/01/19

Taqueria Potrillos, 2650 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo;
Sewage discharge onto the ground outside the food facility, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/28/19; Date reopened - 03/01/19

Wendy's, 307 Arneill Road, Camarillo;
Inoperable plumbing, resulting in inability to wash utensils;
Date closed - 02/27/19; Date reopened - 02/27/19

Marisco El Campeon, 1175 Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula;
Inoperable plumbing, resulting in inability to wash utensils;
Date closed - 02/27/19; Date reopened - 02/28/19

Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut, 2800 S. Harbor Blvd. #A, Oxnard;
No three-compartment sink/hand sink avaialbe at the bar area (were removed without approval);
Date closed - 02/25/19; Date reopened - 02/27/19

New Asia Market located, 3823 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;
Inoperable restroom (no restroom available for employees/customers);
Date closed - 02/25/19; Date reopened - 03/01/19

Amigo Market, 431 North Ojai Road, Santa Paula;
Sewage back-up inside the facility, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/20/19; Date reopened - 02/21/19

Waba Grill, 1351 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning, or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 02/20/19; Date reopened - 02/20/19

La Gloria Market, 430 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
Leaky roof & repeated violations;
Date closed - 02/14/19; Date reopened - 02/15/19

Panaderia Oralia, 430 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
Leaky roof in food prep and utensil washing areas;
Date closed - 02/14/19; Date reopened - 02/15/19

Chinese Dumpling House, 575 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/11/19; Date reopened - 02/12/19

Breakfast Cafe, 317 Carmen Drive, Camarillo;
Unsanitary conditions as a result of construction taking place during operating hours;
Date closed - 02/06/19; Out of Business as of 2/8/2019

Henny Penny Fish & Chips, 200 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, repeated violations & unsanitary conditions
Date closed - 02/05/19; Date reopened - 02/08/19

Tortillas Grill & Cantina, 45 Rincon Dr. #C, Camarillo;
Sewage backup & unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/05/19; Date reopened - 02/05/19

Blimpie Subs & Salads of Camarillo, 4035 Adolfo Rd. #D, Camarillo;
Inoperable plumbing resulting in sewage backup & unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 02/01/19; Date reopened - 02/04/19

Thousand Oaks Farmers' Market to Move to New Location at The Oaks Shopping Center March 21st

UPDATE 3/26/19: NEVER MIND! Due to traffic control and safety concerns from fire officials, the market has been moved back to the east parking lot as of 3/28/19 (at least for the time being).

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The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market held at the The Oaks Shopping Center will soon have a new location and new market hours. The Thousand Oaks market, operated by the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA), will move from its existing site at the east end parking lot on Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard to the West Side Delivery Lane between The Oaks parking structure and the main food court entrance. The move will take place starting on Thursday, March 21 and the new hours will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

“We are looking forward to moving into a more convenient location for our customers,” stated Karen Schott, Operations Manager for the VCCFMA. “Shoppers will have access to ample parking within the parking structure and the nearby lower level parking lots, allowing for easier access to the market,” continued Schott. “In addition, we hope to introduce the market to a new audience with the Children’s Area and Food Court immediately adjacent to this new location,” she added.

For more information, call 805-529-6266, or visit www.vccfarmersmarkets.com.

About the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association

The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association serves the community of Ventura with two Markets -- Wednesdays at the Pacific View Mall, front west parking lot on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturdays in Downtown Ventura on the corners of East Santa Clara and Palm Streets from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market is held Thursdays at The Oaks Shopping Center at the east end parking lot, Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. Santa Clarita Farmers’ Market is held on Sundays at the College of the Canyons, parking lot 5 on Valencia Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market held at the Oaks Shopping Center will soon have a new location and new market hours. The Thousand Oaks market, operated by the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA), will move from its former site at the east end parking lot on Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard to the West Side Delivery Lane between the Oaks Parking Structure and the Main Food Court Entrance. The move will take place starting on Thursday, March 21 and the new hours will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

“We are looking forward to moving into a more convenient location for our customers,” stated Karen Schott, Operations Manager for the VCCFMA. “Shoppers will have access to ample parking within the parking structure and the nearby lower level parking lots, allowing for easier access to the market,” continued Schott. “In addition, we hope to introduce the market to a new audience with the Children’s Area and Food Court immediately adjacent to this new location,” she added.

For more information, call 805-529-6266, or visit the website at www.vccfarmersmarkets.com.

About the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association

The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association serves the community of Ventura with two Markets -- Wednesdays at the Pacific View Mall, front west parking lot on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturdays in Downtown Ventura on the corners of East Santa Clara and Palm Streets from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market is held Thursdays at The Oaks Shopping Center at the east end parking lot, Wilbur Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. Santa Clarita Farmers’ Market is held on Sundays at the College of the Canyons, parking lot 5 on Valencia Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.