July 31, 2008 RSS feed / Family

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Pet of the Week

NEEDS A FRIEND— Shep, an 8-year-old male shetland/sheepdog mix, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. Ask about identification No.A3842500. More...

New Mexican eatery opens in Newbury Park

Mama Rita's Authentic Mexican Cantina at Paraiso Town Center in Newbury Park will open its doors for business today, July 31, and host a gala grand opening all day on Sat., Aug. 16. More...

Wife not a fan of my habit

My wife hates my fan. It's a little white two-speed oscillating fan that helps keep me cool at night while I sleep. My little fan also saves energy by giving the air conditioner a rest, yet my wife can't stand the thing. More...

T.O. resident named to dean's list

Nicholas Panzica was named to the spring term 2008 dean's list at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Panzica of Thousand Oaks. More...

Channel Islands Harbor presents Concerts by the Sea

Channel Islands Harbor continues its free Concerts by the Sea series from 4 to 6 p.m. every Saturday in August at Peninsula Park at Channel Islands Harbor, next to the Casa Sirena Hotel and the Hampton Inn. Parking is free. More...

Local makes dean's list

Anthony Carucci of Thousand Oaks made the dean's list for the spring semester at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Carucci, who expects to graduate in 2011, had a gradepoint average of 3.4 or greater. More...

Shopping center offers new fun

LIFTOFF— Dakota Zeihen lifts her brother, Austin, onto a soft-sculptured frog in the new play area at Janss Marketplace. Dakota and Austin are the grandchildren of Joyce Novak of Thousand Oaks. More...

Simi Valley will host baseball tournament

The Simi Valley Baseball League will host its annual End of Summer Classic Baseball Tournament over the weekends of Aug. 9, 16 and 23 at the league complex on Royal Avenue in Simi Valley. More...

'Now if only I could turn on the siren'

BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING— Ventura County Fire Department Capt. More...

Summer jazz/art festival calls for artists' entries

The Santa Paula Downtown Merchants Association invites local artists to submit entries for the Hot Summer Jazz and Art event which will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 in historic downtown Santa Paula. More...