Hello everyone!

I am a Corpsmember with the Watersheds Stewards Program, and I am partnering with Channel Islands Restoration and Friends of the Santa Clara River to host a volunteer event aiming to improve habitat quality for the federally threatened Southern Steelhead Trout. The event is on April 28th, 2024, from 8:30am-12:30pm on the Sespe Cienega Nature Trail at the Fillmore Fish Hatchery, in Fillmore, CA. 

I am seeking volunteers for the event as this will be a great way to learn about the environment, give back to the community, and celebrate Earth Day! The event will include an educational component regarding ethnobotany and native species in local watersheds. There will also be snacks and a raffle for an REI gift card.

More information is available using the QR code on the flyer or this link https://forms.gle/oVaz49orfRLb7yC59 and I am happy to answer any questions. Thanks redditors!

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I'm looking for recommendations for a summertime driving program for my teens. I haven't done a deep dive yet, but I see some programs are self-paced online courses. What about the actual driving part? Any place that you highly recommend? Any place to avoid?

I’m looking for cheap housing near Callu, up to about 20 minutes away but everything is so expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations on cheap apartment complexes for studio-2 bedroom apartments? I’m 20 years old and wouldn’t mind if people reach out if they have open rooms or open house! Thank You!

Hey everyone,

Firstly, yes, I'm embarrassed and using a throwaway for this situation so I can share some details. Also, I am not used to asking for help (solving problems has always been my "thing"), so, not sure how this will turn out. Please bear with me.

I'm an unemployed software engineer and going underwater. I'm looking for immediate work of any kind. I'd be most valuable within my field, but at this point, I will take on anything. I'll build fences if it will get my account above zero in time. (full disclosure: I've built alot of things, but never a fence).

If you know anyone that might have some temporary work available, Please DM me. I will gladly share my credentials and discuss my background in more detail.

Why/How: I've been in T.O. for almost ten years, the majority of which, I held a respectable position at a firm in Westlake... And the last two of which I've spent unemployed and "unhoused". I'm not on the streets - I've been barely scraping together $2300/mo for an overpriced motel room.. the cost of which is ironically also preventing me from being able to save for a more affordable living situation.

I left to pursue a venture in the AI space which nearly worked out very well. Unfortunately, I'm an experienced engineer - but a fledgling marketer. I was overshadowed by a similarly innovative product released by a now-famous company many months after mine. (That saga is not over - Would be happy to share details to anyone interested)

For the record, I have applied for various jobs in recent months with no luck.

Apologies for posting here. I'm running out of moves at this point so I'm exhausting all available resources.

The Simi Valley Art Association open Reception and Award Ceremony is today from 2-4 pm at the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Activity Center located at 4201 Guardian Street, Simi Valley. There will be light refreshments. 👩‍🎨🎨📷🖼️🏅

Thanks in advance!

A local clinic (located within Los Robles Regional Medical Center) is offering free blood tests as part of a national study about heart disease. They test your Lp(a) levels, which can be an indicator for heart disease risk, and call you later with your test results.

You get a $45 Visa gift card at the end of your appointment. The appointment takes 20 minutes.

If you're interested, you can use this link to make your appointment: http://friends.careaccess.com/6DlJ3Q

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Hello! My nearly 70 year old parents are visiting from Chicago this week and we are on the hunt for an easy but beautiful hike or viewing area/scenic drive for wildflowers perhaps in Malibu or Topanga Canyon or somewhere within an hour from Thousand Oaks. We live next to Wildwood park, which we have walked to with them, but my mom did struggle to adjust and had to sit down for some time to regain energy.

I say Malibu first because ocean views would be awesome since they’re from the Midwest. We may also want to dine on the beach after since today is beautiful and we only have until Saturday and the 2 days next seem meh weather-wise.

Where would you take your Mom if she was not the strongest hiker but loves nature and wildflowers? Where would you take her to eat after? And while you’re thinking of cute plans, where would you take your parents in LA to experience Hollywood vibes? They do not drink. I was considering Black Rabbit Rose magic lounge & Hollywood walk of fame tomorrow… maybe amoeba records.. not sure what vibe to go for. I have ADHD and a lot of ideas but not the best sense of timing.

Thank you in advance!!

Potentially moving to the Thousand Oaks area for work. Any recommendations for a good apartment complex for a single male in their 30s. Ideally 1 bedroom, no studio. I’ve seen some places that I like in Woodland Hills and would be open to that area/commuting 15 miles to Thousand Oaks unless that is deemed a bad idea?

Is it possible to keep it under 3K for a nice place?

TYIA

Juat saying now that 99c only stores are all closing maybe someone with some money wants to reopen the roller dome as it was in the 90s since it seems the style of the 90s/00s is coming back...

Could be a good opportunity for someone!

Hi, planning an overnight hiking/camping trip with some friends. Plan is to meet up near the entrance to Big Sycamore Canyon and hike in.

Can anyone recommend a safe place to park our cars overnight near the trailhead? I was hoping we could park on Portrero but seeing no parking signs unless permitted (is there a way to get an overnight permit?).

Thank you!

Drive safe.

Just what the title says, get a group of people to meet at a park and just toss a Frisbee around and have some basic conversations, if you're interested shoot me a message or we can set up in the comments.

Just curious how you liked the transition. I'm currently in the South Bay but love visiting our family friends in TO once a year. We plan on making a few more trips each year to check out the parks, malls, etc.

I was wondering how life was for small family with total annual household income of $150k? FB marketplace and Zillow shows the rent for 2bhk is in $3k-3.5k range. Is this estimate right? Are there any affordable places/cities to rent nearby where commute to TO is possible? I’m not sure if I should be moving here or not due to high cost of living. Buying a single family home seems almost impossible. What do you people think?

Anyone have any idea where to buy Thai red chilis ( also known as Birds Eye ). Thought Vons used to have but most markets just seem to have the typical assortment of serranos, habaneros and jalapeños. Tried Namaste Spiceland as well and they didn’t have.

A straightforward request for a short notice upcoming ceremony.

Looking for a wedding photographer and a caterer for a small event in May.
Outside of googling, am seeking local recommendations. Thanks in advance!!

Does anyone have any historical or anecdotal information on the metal door at the back of a deep hole carved in the side of the gorge? It appears to lead directly under the teledyne campus. I have know about it since I was a kid but have never been able to find any information about it. Here is the exact location

Hi just wondering if there is any good recommendations for apartment (2 Beds), will be moving mid April?

It seems our town has the best parks. Every new park we go to is so nice. My 3 year old loves adventuring to new parks, so I wanted to get some recommendations to your favorites!

We love scenic parks with nice views, trails, water features, etc. (the park by the library comes to mind)

Which parks to you recommend? Anywhere from Newbury Park to Oak Park to Westlake and in between.

Thanks all!

My dad passed away almost two weeks ago now. He wanted to be cremated so instead of a transitional funeral we are just going to do a Celebration of Life. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a reasonable price? We expect it to be relatively small.

Does anyone know of any markets in the area that sell rabbit meat? Many thanks in advance

It might have looked cool as hell, I was faded shirtless on a rock above the cave on the ridge at wildwood park

I’m looking for a good car wash or business that does car wash / detailing. I usually wash my car myself, so need a place to take it when I don’t have time.

I really need someone that really takes care of the car. I don’t trust the random car washes because my car is gonna end up with swirl marks.

I’m not looking for an expensive high end place, so affordable options would be the best. I’m not looking to pay hundreds of dollars for a detail.

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

Currently living on the Westside of Los Angeles but considering a move out to the Thousand Oaks area (broadly defined) and one of the biggest things we are trying to figure out is what the real differences are between various school options (particularly middle school and high school) in the area. Things like Great Schools and Niche don't seem to really have particularly robust (or consistent) data.

We'd probably be looking more on the eastside of the area (as I'll still need to commute down to Santa Monica 2-3 days a week) so most places seem to be Westlake HS, Oak Park HS or Agoura HS.

FWIW we only have one child (currently late elementary) who is much more an academics and arts kid and NOT a sports kid. Currently going to private school for elementary (so understand will likely be a bit of a facilities culture shock) but wife and I both grew up going to public schools and so we'd like our child to get some more exposure to life and friends out of the LA private school bubble (although our experience with public schools were at affluent suburban public schools in the Midwest).

Thanks!

This might be a long shot but does anyone have pictures if the arcade "Tilt" at the oaks mall?

It was there in the 90s and I can see the place in my mind but I'd love to see some pictures!