California Lutheran University to launch nonprofit leadership center
Story updated at 11:45 a.m. on July 14: California Lutheran University has tapped a former Ventura County Community Foundation executive to start a nonprofit leadership center that aims to help fill the void created by the VCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership closure. The Thousand Oaks-based university is launching a Center for Nonprofit Leadership in September Read More →
More residential units approved for Thousand Oaks Boulevard
The Thousand Oaks City Council unanimously approved on July 12 an amendment to a 2011 plan that allows the addition of 206 residential units on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More than 26 people spoke during about two hours of debate about the amendment and 42 more wrote letters in support. The proposal will allow the development Read More →
Thousand Oaks names interim city manager
The Thousand Oaks City Council chose Assistant City Manager Andrew Powers to be interim city manager July 12. Former City Manager Scott Mitnick was fired July 7 after using his work email address to solicit donations for his sons’ high school baseball team. The council voted 5-0 to put Powers in charge while a search is conducted for a Read More →
FDA OKs wearable injector for Amgen’s Repatha cholesterol drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of injector for Amgen’s cholesterol reducing drug Repatha on July 11. The FDA approved a wearable injector, called the “Pushtronex” system, that sticks to patients’ bodies and delivers a dose of the drug monthly under the skin. Patients can perform moderate physical activities like walking Read More →
Embracing sustainability worth time, effort
By Valeria Makarova Conversations about the role of sustainability in a business organization can become heated. There are many supporters, but a number of skeptics as well. There is no argument that excessive use of hazardous materials, waste generated from production and consumption, and polluted land, air and ocean require proper attention and better management. Read More →
FDA finds Amgen biosimilar replicates effects of Humira
The Food and Drug Administration said a new Amgen biosimilar replicates the effects of a competitor’s blockbuster drug July 8. ABP 501 replicates the effects of Humira, which is approved to treat nine conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders and colon inflammation. The drug, made by Chicago-based competitor AbbVie, typically costs $20,000 per year for Read More →
Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick fired
Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott Mitnick was fired July 7 after a six-hour, closed door City Council meeting which ended shortly before midnight. The City Council voted unanimously to terminate Mitnick, effective immediately. “We are heading in a different direction and remain focused on preparing our city for the future and continuing the great things Read More →
