January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Family

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Kids know neatness counts on passports

CURIOUS KIDS- Above, Alex Lockney, 5, of Thousand Oaks peeks at her brother's passport photo while waiting for her family's passports to be processed at the Thousand Oaks Post Office Passport Fair on Saturday. More...

Flying is not fun

I used to love to fly. I used to be able to afford to fly. Today, flying is more expensive than ever. And there are more lines, more work and more hassle. My family and I recently set out on a vacation to enjoy the snow in Colorado. More...

Court of honor in Westlake Village

SCOUTS ACHIEVE THE PINNACLE- Members of Scout Troop No. 745 in Westlake Village who have attained the highest rank of Eagle are, from left, Don Koch, Tim Koch, Andrew Parone and Scotty Barnum. More...

You can save money on your electric bill by being a smarter consumer

Most everyone would like to lower his electricity use for basics such as heat, light, cooking and laundry. More...

Farmers' Market is well stocked with avocados and fresh fruit

Tasty fruits and ripe avocados can be found at the Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers' Market this winter season. More...

Learn about foster parenting

The Children's Bureau will hold an orientation for adults, single or married, interested in becoming adoptive parents for foster children. The orientation will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. More...

Tying the knot in the Grand Canyon state

NEWLYWEDS- Natalie Ward, formerly of Newbury Park, and Royle Schmidt were married last month in Mesa, Ariz. Royle works in Mesa and has four children who live out of state. More...