Thousand Oaks, CA
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About Thousand Oaks
- • Amanda Bynes, actress and comedian, was born in Thousand Oaks.
- • Amgen, a leading biotechnology company, was founded in Thousand Oaks.
- • The construction of Highway 101 fueled its growth after World War II.
- • Many movies and TV shows filmed in Wildwood Regional Park.
- • The 1969 floods drastically changed the local landscape.
- • Named for its abundant oak trees, the city incorporated in 1964.
- • With over 126,000 residents, it's larger than Santa Barbara.
- • Sitting at 820 feet, the air is cleaner than in Los Angeles.
- • Healthcare and biotechnology are major employers in the area.
- • Thousand Oaks feels safe, calm, and family-friendly.
- • The Los Angeles Rams, located nearby, won Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
- • Thousand Oaks High School's football team has won multiple CIF championships.