Using sippy cups can increase cavity risk

Most parents are well aware of the importance of taking care of their children's teeth, so it comes as a shock when they learn their toddlers have cavities during a checkup. More...

Children's protection center earns national accreditation

Ventura County Safe Harbor West is now officially accredited with the National Children's Alliance. Safe Harbor West is an interview and advocacy center for child physical assault and child and adult sexual assault victims. More...

Eating disorders to be discussed

The National Organization of Women will present a panel discussion, "The Basics of Eating Disorders: How Body Image Affects Us," at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., March 1 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Women's club scholarship applications now available

Applications are available for scholarships sponsored by the Westlake Women's Club. The awards will go to senior students in the seven Conejo Valley area high schools and continuation schools. The deadline for submission is April 23. More...

Scholarship money available for local student vocalists

The Village Voices Chorale is accepting applications for vocal scholarships. The deadline to apply is Fri., March 9. The scholarships will be awarded to serious music students who wish to pursue a career in vocal music. More...

Sending warm Valentine wishes

GOODIES FOR A GOOD CAUSE- Sycamore Canyon fifth-graders Sarah Hamilton, left, and Bella Antinoro prepare Valentine's Day goodie bags for underprivileged and foster children in Ventura County. More...

Low-interest loans offered to businesses affected by freeze

Low-interest loans will be available to small businesses that have suffered financial losses due to last month's freeze damage to crops, according to Steven C. Preston, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. More...

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

Prices are updated weekly from the Internet Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. PST. For accuracy check prices with your stock broker. More...

Hafner elected vice president of finance

Mark A. Hafner of Westlake Village has been elected vice president of finance for 2007 at the Commercial Finance Association, a trade organization of the assetbased financial services industry. More...

No incident reports were processed by East Valley Station in the past week, so there are no items to share. More...

Church 'celebrates life' with guest lecturer

The Westlake Church of Religious Science will host Barton Goldsmith, PhD, as the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. "Celebration of Life" service Sun., Feb. 18. More...

Suicide bombing survivor speaks at academy

Tzippy Cohen will give a lecture, "We the Living- A Survivor of a Suicide Bombing Speaks" at 8 p.m. Mon., Feb. 26 at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. More...

Musical mini-plays presented by area youth

More than 200 youth from throughout Conejo Valley will present six musical mini-plays based on parodies of classic children's books at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 S. More...

Sandoval performance opens 13th Ventura Music Festival

The Ventura Music Festival will open its 13th season with a Latin jazz performance by Arturo Sandoval at 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17 at the Ventura High School auditorium, 2 N. Catalina St., Ventura. More...

Concordia Choir to perform

The Concordia College Choir will present a concert at 7 p.m. Thurs., March 1 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The choir is under the direction of Rene Clauson. General admission is $15, students $10. More...

Saving a parade

HAPPY OCCASION- Judy Bird and Joel Sanders, left, shareholders of Aviara Real Estate, give Jean Duffy, Conejo Valley Days general chair, and Diana Javurek, Conejo Valley Days offsite chair, a check for $15,000 to help underwrite the 51st annual Con More...

Residents Roundtable may have outlasted its usefulness

The city of Thousand Oaks Residents Roundtable will soon fade to black (see story on page 1). More...

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Daniel Raaf

Raised in the Conejo Valley, Daniel Raaf loves the people, the lifestyle and, of course, the homes in the area. Hard work and dedication are essential to providing his clients with the best service possible. More...

Rick Cobos

Rick Cobos has been recognized by Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office as its top listing agent for November 2006. More...

The Ovdat "Action" Team

The Ovdat "Action" Team, comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami, has been consistently top ranked for residential real estate sales. They have been top producers since 1987, specializing in the Agoura/ Oak Park area. More...