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Becca Whitnall

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6 years

Generosity in the Conejo Valley continues. Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, has pledged $500,000 for fire victim relief. This is in addition to the $250,000 donated to shooting victims.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Here's Ava, who was Tased then sprayed

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

COVID mutation in Ventura County: per a statement by the county this afternoon, "A second COVID-19 mutation has been detected in Ventura County. An Oxnard sewage study result revealed the presence of a second mutation in a small amount of the COVID virus present in the sample. 1/

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Becca Whitnall

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2 years

Look guys, I got a new office! (It happens to come with a new job!) I no longer will be an Acorn staff writer --but I'm not going far. I'm taking over as editor of the Acorn's Moorpark and Camarillo editions.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

It's a tough day for a lot of people in Thousand Oaks. Be kind. 💜

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Did some baking for the niece's birthday. Some girls want princess cakes or flowers. Addison wanted a frog cake. 🤷

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Artwork’s going up on the Bad Ass Taco wall. Artist Ruben Rojas is known for his love-themed art. Today he’s painting 12 hearts to symbolize the 12 lives lost at Borderline, including his former employee Dan Manrique.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Keeping my Thousand Oaks community in my thoughts today. Maybe be a little more patient, a little more kind to one another today in memory of our 12.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

I'm at the Reagan Library for a talk by SCOTUS Justice Barrett. Some handmaidens have made their way here as well.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Also, he had a message for everyone. @JonAntoine

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

7 years

LA Co Animal Control is still in the process of identifying what they have and how many of each type animal there is.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

@TOAcornNews Fergus is BACK! Thank you, everyone, who retweeted, texted me with sightings, etc.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Just received notice the sign dedicating a 3.4 mile stretch of the 101 Freeway in honor of Sgt. Ron Helus, who was killed in the Nov. 7 Borderline incident, will be unveiled Nov. 6.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Just heard from the Thousand Oaks Police Dept. They have not yet made contact with the driver of the Lexus who sprayed mace or pepper spray at protesters yesterday but are working on it.

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@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

The Conejo interfaith community has stepped up again to show support at the Islamic Center in Thousand Oaks, this time following the deadly shooting in New Zealand.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Flag at half mast in tiny Nashville, IN in memory of those lost in Thousand Oaks.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

I’m thinking as people wake up and are faced with the overnight destruction, nobody has been reported hurt in the fire so no matter how many acres and how many houses burned, it’s better than what we woke to yesterday. We can get through this, too, T.O. ❤️

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Responding to a petition written by Cal Lutheran seniors who want graduation to be at the school rather than the Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, as the school had planned, administration polled elected student leaders and, after tallying votes, have agreed to move the ceremony back home

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Just found out my parents got their vaccines today. (Great daughter that I am, I thought they were registered for tomorrow...) They report a very smooth process, though the appointments were running late. They were registered for 10:50 a.m. and got out of there about 12:30 p.m.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

JUST IN: Construction is finished at Tarantula Hill, Thousand Oaks' first brewery. I hear from the building's owner a soft opening is planned for some time next week.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

From U.S. Rep Brownley's office: Sgt. Ron Helus will be posthumously awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery on July 6. The medal is the highest honor that is bestowed upon law enforcement officers.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Cool news from our T.O. corporate neighbor: Amgen and the Amgen Foundation today announced an initial commitment of up to $12.5 million to support U.S. and global relief efforts to address critical needs in communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Dear Universe, when I sent out wishes the Thousand Oaks community could find a way to unite after this election season, none of this is what I meant.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

End of an era here, folks. (I was making a face because I'm horrible at taking selfies and was messing with the phone... Not because I was tearing up... maybe.)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Just got home from a really terrific time chatting with @JonAntoine , who will be performing at Civic Arts Plaza Saturday.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 months

Stopped by La Reina this morning, where students, alumnae and supporters protested the closing of the Thousand Oaks private, all-girls Catholic School.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Thank you, VCFD. Lynn Fire in Thousand Oaks is out.

VCFD PIO

@VCFD_PIO

4 years

#LynnFire @VCFD FFs have the fire out now at 1 acre. Crews will mop up hot spots for one hour. @CityofTO

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Finishing this tonight means I get to sleep in tomorrow! Happy Easter, indeed.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 months

This one is hitting hard in the newsroom, but as folks call in to make sure we've heard about Brett's passing, everyone's got such sweet things to say and we get to share a smile thinking about him.

Thousand Oaks Acorn

@TOAcornNews

3 months

A Thousand Oaks icon has died. Brett Taylor--a TO native who for years has volunteered with the fire dept., sheriff's office, the schools and pretty much anywhere else he could be helpful--was pronounced dead this morning. Cause of death has not yet been released.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Heading home from work and was dreading the idea of now having to cook dinner... Until I remembered the new Zankou Chicken is now open in Thousand Oaks. Has anyone been yet?

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Tie a yellow ribbon around the whole county. Ventura County today met requirements to move to the least restrictive tier in CA's blueprint for a safer economy. If we can maintain at this level (or improve), the county should be able to enter the yellow tier on June 2.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Just got home from the grocery store. Hadn't seen a paper towel & TP aisle this full since the end of February. It's gonna' be a great week!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Sporting my blue and orange today and sending good thoughts to the WHS family! #WarriorUp

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@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

I may be a cynical old journalist, but even I can't help feel excitement for these TOHS grads with so much in front of them.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Just got the word from TOPD: an arrest has been made. We'll have more details in the morning.

Thousand Oaks Sta.

@thousandoakspd

4 years

An arrest has been made from Sunday’s pepper spray incident that occurred at the demonstration (Lynn Rd. Hillcrest Dr.). A media release with more information will be out tomorrow.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Whoa. The governor just said these hotel leases throughout the state have options to buy the property to keep these as homeless shelters moving forward.

Thousand Oaks Acorn

@TOAcornNews

4 years

In a move to prevent rapid spread of the coronavirus through the East County and to protect homeless people who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, Ventura County has opened a new shelter at Motel 6 in Newbury Park.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Good morning T.O. I'm at the Ventura County courthouse today for the Godspeak Calvary Chapel hearing. I won't be allowed to tweet once court begins but will tweet the results.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

BREAKING: Godspeak Calvary Chapel will be in court tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 11, to answer why the church and its pastor, Rob McCoy, should not be held in contempt of court for violating a temporary restraining order prohibiting the church from hosting indoor services. 1/

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 months

If the Sisters of Notre Dame, who announced this week the closure of La Reina at the end of the year, thought students, families and alumnae would allow it to go quietly into the good night, they had another thing coming at a meeting last night.

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@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

BREAKING: Ventura County today filed a legal complaint against Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park. The county is seeking an injunction, or temporary restraining order, to force the church to stop meeting in violation of the county and state’s COVID orders. 1/

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 months

A huge THANK YOU to Calabasas, Simi and Thousand Oaks libraries for agreeing to take our collection of bound Acorns going back to the beginning. Some of these are not online and would be trashed if it weren't for our local libraries.

The Acorn

@acornnewspaper

2 months

Acorn offices are moving. On April 10, The Acorn’s longtime office on Canwood Street in Agoura Hills will move nearby to 29800 Agoura Rd., Suite 100. Below, crews load up decades-old Acorn archive issues for relocation to the Calabasas Library and improved public access.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Hey all, just arrived at the corner of Westlake and T.Ohere people are arriving with signs to protest the apparent overturning of Roe v. Wade. I'll be updating with photos and video as we get into this.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Wait... Wut?? A second location (at the Vons shopping center at Moorpark & Hands)?? Heck, yes!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Jonathon Antoine stunned Simon Cowell on "Britain's Got Talent." Now he's taking his voice to the Kavli Theater for his first solo concert:

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

At today's Ventura Co. Board of Supervisors meeting, county CEO Mike Powers says tracing data here shows the bulk of COVID spread is vcoming from household gatherings, NOT from businesses.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Heading out for an assignment in the rain. It's literally been years since digging out the old hat and scarf.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Seriously??? Did we need that emergency alert??? (Heart attack city over here)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Heartbreaking. Friends and family of Zeek Bishop and Ryan Breaux have created a makeshift memorial in the median of Westlake Blvd. where police say a car they were in collided with a tree, causing the vehicle to go up in flames. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Soooo, I did a thing.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Check. It. Out. Just in from City Manager Drew Powers:

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Annnnd just like that, power's off. (CLU area)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 months

First beam of the wildlife crossing is in. (Thanks to CRPD General Manager Jim Friedl for sharing his photo.)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

... Oxnard has been testing samples of its wastewater on a weekly basis for a number of weeks. The new mutation was identified as N501Y. It is present in both the United Kingdom and South African variants." 2/

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Starting a new job and new diet today. If I'm frazzled, it could be either. If I'm grumpy, it's the lack of bread.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

When your niece still asks you to go to her Halloween party, you go.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Working for a community paper, I've covered my share of Eagle awards. No offense to any of the scouts I've written about, but I have to say watching my "little" nephew Jake get his last night has been my favorite. (And no, we have no idea where he got those curls!) #SoProud

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

What they said: Do you mind doing the interview at the fairgrounds? What I heard: Want to hang out at Surfers Point after an interview?

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

While all I did during sequestration this weekend was plant some seeds and do some laundry, my nephew and his wife, the over achievers, made this. (And my heart is full)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

BREAKING: Ventura County has entered into an agreement to purchase COVID antibody tests. Initially, the county will receive 192 tests from Berkeley-based Bio-Rad next week w/ 1K expected in the next couple of weeks, with a goal of 10K eventually, per county CEO Mike Powers.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

This morning I got a chance to pop into The Mighty Axe, which just opened at Janss Marketplace. Can't wait to try a local beer and throwing an axe here ... perhaps not in that order.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Effective immediately, masks are being required indoors at Naval Base Ventura County (Pt. Mugu and Port Hueneme bases), according to a press release the Navy just issued.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

I saw this clip earlier today but didn’t know at the time this was a T.O. Resident. Very cool.

ABC7 Eyewitness News

@ABC7

5 years

SURF BUDDIES: Playful dolphins join Thousand Oaks firefighter as he surfs off Ventura coast 🌊🐬🏄‍♂️

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Here’s another way to help those in need, via the Ventura County Community Foundation: “Because Borderline Bar & Grill is closed currently, many of the employees are looking for part-time and immediate work. If you know of any opportunities, please contact 2-1-1.”

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Whether you’re celebrating the liberation of the Israelites, the miracle of an empty tomb, a bunny who hides eggs and brings chocolate, something else or nothing at all, I hope you have an awesome day!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

BREAKING: The County of Ventura says a new stay-home order will be issued and stores and restaurants (dine-in) can open effective tomorrow.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

When I’m in this part of town, I feel drawn to stop and pay my respects. Someone has added fall foliage to the Borderline. At the Acorn, we’re already working on anniversary articles, but being at the memorial, it hits my soul in a new way that a year has nearly passed.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

An Athens truck in the wild. The trash switch seems to be going smoothly in this Newbury Park neighborhood this morning, the first day of Athens Services serving the city.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Every time I pass Thousand Oaks Community Park, I notice the new bright colors so earlier this morning, I stopped by to check out the new playground progress.I don't have littles but am excited for the community's to get to play here! Good job, @ConejoRPD !

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

Election results are coming in slowly, but #ElectionNightPizza is here, so all's well.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

The court will issue temporary restraining order against Godspeak.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

I’m here at Conejo Creek Park and out of respect for families of victims and survivors, who are gathered before the public ceremony later, I am not taking photos yet, but I can report line dancing is definitely happening. It makes my heart happy.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

I stopped by the beach in Ventura to check out the gigantic waves I’ve read about all day, but found mostly calm. That’s OK. I’m good with calm.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Ventura County Public Health has extended its indoor mask order, requiring everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions. The order will continue to be in effect until Oct. 19.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

I actually went into the office today for our Halloween gathering. It was so nice to interact with people in person. That's @Ian_reports ' desk behind me.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

@MikahWyman @Natesaturday @joella34 So are the houses he keeps driving into.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

A community fundraiser to support those affected by Tuesday's tragedy has been planned for Sunday at the Canyon Club. Here are the details:

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Did someone say office Christmas party?!?

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

2 years

It's another field trip day, this time to the Ventura County Fair, which runs through Aug. 14.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

By the way, if you want to pay tribute at the Borderline memorial, it's located on Moorpark Road at Rolling Oaks Drive. The temporary memorial will stay up at least through the weekend, City Manager Andrew Powers tell me. Talks of a permanent memorial are already being discussed.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Another counter protester on the outskirts is reading the names of people whose deaths have been attributed to COVID. Her only deviation, as she she refused to engage is saying "your hospital is full."

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Checked out new Moorpark pizzaria Magma with mom and dad today. Good stuff!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

OK, all, I'm signing out. Last news: I just spoke with a TOOD deputy stationed here at The Oaks. He says the only activity at the mall itself has been people passing through. Good news.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

In Simi now for a cruise to honor the Borderline 12. The organizers say they expect around 300 cars, which are arriving now.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Thank you, kind person who paid for my coffee. I didn't get a chance to see if it was someone I knew or if they were doing the Stbx pay-it-forward thing, but either way, it made my morning! (Yes, I kept it going. Hopefully I put a smile on someone else's face as well)

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

1 year

Just noticed that Tiki Tacos on Moorpark Road (next to Ross) has opened.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

“The presence of this mutation in such a small amount of the sample tells me that this virus is not widespread in our County yet,” said Dr. Robert Levin, Health Officer. 5/5

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

In the last half hour or so, I've seen some tweets angry that there's a police presence at The Oaks in Thousand Oaks. In that time, a few people have also shared with me some social media posts going around calling for vandalism there.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Ventura Co. Sheriff tells me all evacuations have now been lifted for the #Erbesfire ; however Erbes Road remains closed between Sunset Hills and Olsen except to residents.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

I just came from Harbor House, which offers help to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. They’ve been operating at their Ave. de Los Arboles office for a while now, but just had their ribbon cutting tonight.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

1/2 Just saw an update on Borderline shooting survivor Tim Munson. According to his mother, Munson is recovering well after surviving a bullet passing through his front and out his back, narrowly missing his heart...

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

@CityofTO @VENTURASHERIFF Here's the sign, just unveiled by Karen Helus and son, Jordan, following comments by Sheriff Ayub, Mayor McCoy and Assemblymember Irwin.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Need some good news for the day? Check this out -- Only 24 new COVID cases reported since yesterday. COVID-positive hospitalizations are at 35 and of those, only 12 are in intensive care.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

4 years

Cool T.O. Halloween houses on Camino Dos Rios!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

I’ve run a couple of errands before work and already have seen so much support from/for this town- Lots of Borderline shirts and even the businesses are spreading the love. (Photos are from Trader Joe’s and Starbucks) #TOStrong #TORemembers #Borderline

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

6 years

Not only is he an *amazing* singer, he’s also a really, really, really nice guy!

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Well, this is a first for me as far as seeing a stand in person...

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

5 years

Shout out to T.O. from the state's best zoo!

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

@sandiegozoo

5 years

To sssselebrate Sssserpent Day we're throwing back to 2014 when a leucistic monacled cobra was loose in Thousand Oaks & we took her in. She was later named Adhira, which means “lightning” in Hindi. Our very own ⚡️white lightning⚡️ can still be seen here. #SerpentDay

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Good morning T.O. Ventura Co. Fire Dept. is not listing any active fires. If you're smelling smoke, it's likely coming from the #PalisadesFire , which @LAFD is placing on the far side of Topanga.

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Other Janss news I heard today: Confirmed Mb2 Raceway has signed a lease for the former Burlington Coat Factory space. They're planning for go kart racing downstairs annnnnnnd...

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Becca Whitnall

@BeccaWhitnall

3 years

Getting some help from our southern neighbors

LAFD 🔥

@LAFD

3 years

Your @LAFD has authorized the emergency deployment of #LAFD Strike Team 1001A (22 personnel) in Mutual Aid to assist @VCFD crews battling the #ErbesFire #wildfire in the City of #ThousandOaks #VenturaCounty #California . We are #OneTeamOneFight ! Follow @VCFD_PIO

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