Smokers needed for drug study

UCLA researchers seek smokers over age 18 for a national study using an experimental vaccine to help them quit smoking. More...

Dentist Kathleen Carson takes over for retired Michael Rieder

Dentist Kathleen Carson has taken over the dental arts practice of Michael Rieder of Westlake Village, who has retired. Rieder was in practice in the Conejo for more than 30 years. More...

Multitasking adversely affects the brain's learning systems

Multitasking affects the brain's learning systems, and as a result, we don't learn as well when we're distracted, UCLA psychologists report this week in the online edition of More...

Writers to meet

The Ventura County Writers Club will host author Michael Mallory as the featured speaker at its 7 p.m. meeting on Tues., Aug. 8 at Borders Books and Music, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Hospice to host casino night

Hospice of the Conejo and supporters will host the organization's annual fundraiser, "Las Vegas Cool," casino night at 7:30 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 10 at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. More...

'Beauty and the Beast' on stage at Pepperdine

Chamberlains' Performing & Fine Arts Academy will present "Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. from Tues. to Thurs., Aug. 15 to 17, in Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University campus in Malibu. More...

Robotics camp taking enrollment

The second annual Conejo Valley Robotics Camp will be from Mon. through Fri., Aug. 7-11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Award-winning radio drama has local connection

The Every Now and Then Theatre's radio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol-A Ghost Story," broadcast in December 2005 on KVTA, has won a 2006 international "Gabriel" award for local radio entertainment. More...

Thousand Oaks Teen Center lists variety of choices for fall classes

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center has announced its fall program of classes beginning the week of Sept. 11. Most classes cost between $25 to $35. To register or for more information, call (805) 494-5156 after 2 p.m. More...

Service topic of breakfast meeting

The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 4 at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Restaurant offers anniversary specials

Sushi Ko Japanese Cuisine and Grill in The Lakes shopping center in Thousand Oaks, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, will celebrate its first anniversary on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. More...

ONE OF A PAIR- Mike, a brown tabby and white Maine coon cat mix, 10, needs to be adopted with his pal, Mac. See both at the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road. To take Mike and Mac home, ask about identification No. A3539504. More...

Course to teach pet owners how to save lives of cats, dogs

The Conejo Recreation & Park District invites dog and cat lovers to learn more about their best friend's health by taking their "Petsaver" class from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 5 at the Hillcrest Center, 403 W. More...

'YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY SEE ME'- A brown furry coat is nearly perfectly camouflaged by the tree branches that surround our August Squirrel of the Month. More...

Creek Crawlers When it is 103 degrees, a wind-sheltered, sun-blasted hiking trail is not the safest place to be. More...

A Fencer in the Family What's the point of having grandchildren if you can't brag about them? More...

"A Scanner Darkly"

D i r e c t e d b y : Richard Linklater S t a More...

Stunning And Awesome Morrison Highlands Estate In Agoura

Stunning and awesome describe this totally upgraded Morrison Highlands estate in Agoura. There are 5-bedrooms and 5-bathrooms. The home is more than 4,600 square feet with hickory Pecon, travertine and European marble floors. More...

Darling Detached Townhome

This darling detached townhome with 3-bedrooms and 2.5-bathrooms is highlighted with mountain views and backs to a greenbelt and has nearly More...

Boat Dock And Patio On Lake

This house was rebuilt in 1998 and remodeled recently with dark walnut floors throughout, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, French doors that open to lake, great room, sky lights, marble counter kitchen with Viking and views. More...