Conejo Valley Days are in full swing through Sunday

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BUBBLING BREW--Jason Cunningham of Simi Valley, left, adds a handful of spices to a batch of his Longhorn Red Chili as Val Wilkins of Thousand Oaks slowly mixes the steaming, bubbling pot. Mark McGuire of Newbury Park, center, jokes with the crew at Conejo Valley Days Chili Cook-Off. The annual event was held at Conejo Creek Park South, site of the carnival that continues through Sunday. See more photos in Community section.