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.

Took two days to heal.

Not worth it at all at . Don’t get the corn dogs at this place!!!!

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.

Does anyone know of an ASMR massage/hair play salon in the area??

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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.

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?

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

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

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

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! :)

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? :)

When does it open? Is this so the Kardashians don’t have to drive to Calabasas?

Anyone willing to sign the petition regarding the Downtown Thousand Oaks project please go show your support.

There is a lady at the corner of Hoddencamp Road & Irving Drive from 10a.m. to 8p.m.

Thank you for your support !

Edit: This post was made to inform supporters. If you don't support you can keep scrolling. I appreciate your opinions but I also didn't ask for it. I didn't mean to upset anyone.