r/thousandoaks

I’m contemplating a move from the UK to the Thousand Oaks area and as part of my due diligence I’m hoping to pick this community’s brains a little bit.

I’m basically trying to get a feeling for what life would be like for me and my family and what we could or couldn’t afford on our expected household income.

We’d be moving from the reasonably low cost of living area in the UK where my current salary afford us a large house in the best school district and I’m wondering if we could replicate this in Thousand Oaks. I get paid around $350k a year, while my wife wouldn’t be able to work in the first year at least (visa regulations) and we have two children (3 and 5).

Priorities for us would be a decent sized house (min four bedrooms) in an excellent school district for the kids. I’d be working in Thousand Oaks and wouldn’t want to commute too far - I’d like to max out at a 30 minute commute each way if possible. We’d also like to be able to fly back to Europe once a year and given that this is Southern California, I suspect we will need two cars. So finances need to account for that.

Does that sound reasonable on $350k?

Anything else to consider? What’s the community like? This is especially important for my wife since she won’t have work to socialise in the first year.

Also, what’s the consensus on wildfire risk? I’ve heard that it may be difficult to insure your house in some areas. Would that be less of a problem moving closer to the coast and if so, are the commutes and the school districts still acceptable?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Has anyone hosted or attended a bridal shower (or any other daytime event for that matter) at Westlake Village Inn? Looking for some general feedback on experience with their management team, food, bar, etc. Any feedback is appreciated!

The very vocal petitioners seem to have gone quiet online and there’s vague comments on Nextdoor that it didn’t get enough signatures.

I imagine it’d take time to verify signatures but if they didn’t even reach the minimum required it would be known instantly.

Update: According to the petition organization they are appealing to the court for more days. So they didn’t get the numbers they wanted.

Took two days to heal.

"A sexual assault case involving a former Los Angeles police detective has been reopened in Ventura County, with the victim waiting more than three decades for justice.

She only wants to be identified by the initials SW and said that in 1994 she was 'brutalized by a man I didn't know.'

SW says that 77-year-old Michael Brambles, a former LAPD detective, sexually assaulted her in 1994 when she ran a gift shop in Thousand Oaks -- that's where the alleged rape and armed robbery happened.

'On April 19, 1994, Brambles is accused of entering Arabella Boutique...as SW was closing the business. Brambles allegedly pointed a handgun at SW, forced her into a backroom, tied her hands behind her back and sexually assaulted her,' said the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in a statement. 'Brambles then allegedly stole property from the business.'

Brambles was a star detective for the LAPD for 23 years and retired in 1994. Shortly after, in 1996, he was sentenced to 102 years in state prison on more than 2 dozen counts that included rape and robbery in L.A. County.

According to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, not long after retiring from the LAPD, Brambles allegedly kidnapped and raped SW But her case was dropped after L.A. County's conviction.

However, in 2020 Brambles was released from prison.

'It was discovered that Brambles had been released from custody approximately 6 years under elder parole laws,' said Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff.

So SW's case was reopened. DNA evidence connected Brambles to her case.

'The criminal complaint alleges that Brambles kidnapped SW for the purpose of committing a robbery. While personally using a firearm during the commission of that alleged offense,' said Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko.

The complaint also alleges several aggravating circumstances, including that the crime involved great violence, the victim was particularly vulnerable, the manner in which the crime was carried out indicated 'planning, sophistication or professionalism, and that Brambles engaged in violent conduct indicating a serious danger to society.'

Brambles was initially considered a suspect in SW's case. However, after his 1996 conviction, SW agreed to drop her case. Now, she is pleased that the case is finally progressing.

'I am thankful to have this opportunity to seek justice for myself and for his other victims. I am here for the other victims of sexual assault to let them know they are not alone,' she said.

Brambles was arrested at his home in Santa Maria on Wednesday. He remains in custody in Santa Barbara County Jail with his bail set at $2 million. If convicted of all counts, he faces 12 years to life in prison.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Brambles in a previously unreported crime is urged to call D.A. Investigator Mike McManama at 805-477-1652." - ABC7 Los Angeles

Are there any beer and meal specials in town? Pedals & Pints has a personal pizza and pint lunch special that is pretty good. Wondering if there are any other other brewery style drink/food options around NP/TO

Check the sky above when you hear the roar of WWII aircraft flying in formation today. We’ve seen 2 squadrons so far (Friday 8/14/26) coming from Reagan Library area and heading towards Camarillo.

was going to stop by a car show and head out to PCH after if anyone wants to join

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding in April 2027 and are on the hunt for a DJ. The wedding will be on the smaller side, in a backyard, in the Thousand Oaks area. And ideally our DJ would be a woman. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hello, looking for mobile car detailer recommendations that come to Simi Valley. Looking for someone that does interior and exterior with options for paint correction, ceramic coating, etc as needed.

We are keeping it going!!! So excited to continue Game Night through August and hopefully keep it going as long as possible. There will be games, snacks, puzzles, miniature painting and fun! Thursday nights 5:30 to 8! Hope to see you there!

https://www.arttrek.org/game-night

Hi everyone I (24F) moved back to TO for grad school, my grad school is full of great people who I LOVE but they are a lot older than me with kids, major responsibilities, and just in a different phase of life (and closer to LA). I work part time as an ABA therapist and we don't make much, so it'll be a while before I can move to LA; how do I make more friends out here? I love nerdy stuff like comics, anime, board games, D&D (newbie), book clubs, shitty reality TV, queer culture, and I'm also into arts and crafts. Do yall know of any local groups that I could join or things I could try to make more friends my age out here? :)

Anyone aware of the spots to watch meteor shower tonight? Low light areas

Looking for soccer pickups that welcome new players. I’m in Newbury Park but can drive. Any recommendations? Thanks! :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vctechies/s/ddb57YiVhV