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Azuki Boba & Tea is now open in the Agoura Meadows shopping center (Vons, CVS, Italia Deli) in Agoura Hills. This is Azuki's 2nd location. The other location is in the North Ranch Shopping Mall at 3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.azukitea.com
The Hyatt Regency Westlake announces the addition of Drop Yard, a 40,000 sq. ft. food truck park slated to open by the end of 2025. It will be located at the corner of Westlake Blvd and the 101 south onramp, with access on Village Glen. Drop Yard owners are partnering with the Hyatt in establishing and maintaining the venue.
Drop Yard will host rotating food trucks, beer and wine, local pop-up vendors, a game area, a stage area for live music, and family-friendly events. The overflow parking area slated for the site will be transformed over the coming months to include new pavement and artificial turf areas for family seating.
Stay tuned for more information over the coming months.
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.
bb.q Chicken opened today at the Agoura Hills City Mall, 5891 Kanan Road. This is a Korean fried chicken franchise with a menu that includes a variety of sauces available on a whole chicken, boneless, and traditional wings. They also serve classic Korean street food, Ddeok-Bokki, made from rice cakes and fish cakes and kimchi fried rice. More info at bbqchicken.com. They are open until 9pm tonight. Phone is 818-575-7009.
Bom Dia Açaí, located at the former Juice Ranch in the Westlake Commons next to Joi Cafe at 2847 Agoura Road, opens this Sunday, July 20th, at 8am. Updates at @bomdiaacai on Instagram.
Looks like Five Below will be the new tenant in the former Party City location (Home Depot/Target Center) in Newbury Park. Party City stores liquidated early this year. Other local Five Below stores at Janss Marketplace, Simi Valley Town Center, and several in Oxnard and Ventura. fivebelow.com.
The 2025 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp presented by American Airlines will be open for fans to attend practice sessions in Oxnard from July 22nd through August 13tth. Fans can attend all practice sessions open to the public, starting with the first workout on Tuesday, July 22nd until the final open practice on Wednesday, August 13th. Location is the River Ridge Playing Fields, accessible at 2501 Ventura Road in Oxnard.
Training Camp in Oxnard will be highlighted by the annual camp opening ceremony – Cowboys Back Together Weekend presented by American Airlines – as the team welcomes fans back to training camp on Saturday, July 26th. The Cowboys Back Together Weekend event will begin at 9:15 am as fans enjoy live entertainment, appearances by Cowboys Alumni, Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders autograph signing, exclusive merchandise, prizes, giveaways and more! The opening ceremony will take place at 11:15 am, which will include a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and remarks from Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones before the open practice session at 11:45 am.
On Thursday, July 31st, the team will host Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA to show their gratitude towards military personnel and first responders. Heroes who wear their military or first responder uniform or show their military ID will receive free general admission parking and two reserved spots on the sideline VIP structure to view practice. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.
Admission is FREE, no tickets needed. There will be autograph opportunities, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader appearances, live weekend entertainment, Cowboys merchandise for sale, food and drinks available for purchase, field access and more.
Fans will have the option to purchase VIP or Hospitality Deck Access to the training camp. Sideline Access / Early Entrance is $23 (including fees). VIP YAAMAVA’ Hospitality Deck Entrance is $115 (incl fees) Mon-Thurs and $172 (incl fees) Fri-Sun and joint practices . More info at fanexperiences.dallascowboys.com/training-camp.
More information at www.dallascowboys.com/training-camp..
Tuesday, July 22 - 11:45 am
Wednesday, July 23 - 11:45 am
Thursday, July 24 - 11:45 am
Friday, July 25 - 4:00-6:00 pm - Oxnard Fan Night at The Collection at RiverPark featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Cowboys Mascot Rowdy. This event will also include Dallas Cowboys trivia, contests, giveaways, and more. Event will also feature host ZEALE of rap duo Blackillac, plus performances by local dance crews, an appearance by a Cowboys legend and more.
Saturday, July 26 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremony - 9:15 am Doors Open. 11:15 am Opening Ceremony. 11:45 am Open Practice
Monday, July 28 - 11:45 am
Wednesday, July 30 - 11:45 am
Thursday, July 31 - Heroes Appreciation Day - 11:45 am
Saturday, August 2 - 10 am
Monday, August 4 - 11:45 am
Tuesday, August 5 - Open practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2 pm
Thursday, August 7 - 11:45 am
Friday, August 8 - 11:45 am
(Saturday, August 9 - Preseason game vs Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium at 4 pm)
Tuesday, August 12 - 11:45 am
Wednesday, August 13 - 11:45 am
Driving Directions
Northbound on the 101 freeway from Los Angeles: Exit Oxnard Boulevard. Turn RIGHT. Make your first LEFT onto Town Center Drive. Make a LEFT onto Ventura Road. Travel 1 mile and it will be on your RIGHT before Vineyard Ave. (watch for traffic lanes at the entrance to the parking lot).
Parking at River Ridge Playing Field opens at 8 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends and the cost is $20 weekdays for small vehicles (cars/trucks) and $40 for large vehicles. Cash only.
No bicycles, backpacks (small diaper bag ok), coolers, ice chests, outside food and pets. No strollers in the bleacher area. No tailgating or alcohol allowed.
Historical Note: The Cowboys have been training in Oxnard in the majority of years since 2001 (the years they were elsewhere were 2002-2003, 2007, 2009-2011 and 2020). They also trained at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from 1963 to 1989.
The former Juice Ranch next to Joi Cafe in Westlake Village at 2847 Agoura Road (Westlake Commons) looks to be reopening soon as Bom Dia Açaí, which in Portuguese means Good Morning Açaí. Pronounced "ah-sah-EE" for those unsure. Stay tuned for updates.
BLVD Steak opened at The Common at Calabasas on Friday, June 27th, in the former home of Crossroad Kitchen (and before that, Corner Bakery). This is BLVD Steak’s 2nd location - the first one is in Sherman Oaks. BLVD is a high end steakhouse offering prime cuts, fresh seafood, side dishes and craft cocktails. Learn more at www.blvdsteak.com.
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