August 27, 2009 RSS feed / Family

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Kid talks a lot

PICARELLA HOUSEHOLD —My son started talking when he was about 2 years old, and now, at age 6, he continues to talk and talk and talk—even in his sleep— because, he said, God made him that way. More...

Pet of the Week

LOVING MAMA—Mona, a 3-year-old Rottweiler, had five puppies while at the Agoura AnimaShelter. Like her puppies, she is sweet, engaging and loves to play with soft toys. More...

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Kenneth D. More...

Site offers information on standardized tests

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell recently launched a new website to give parents and teachers a better understanding of the state’s California Standards Tests (STAR testing) that measure how well More...

Four Seasons Hotel will host a ‘Salute to Women in Business’ charity

Health Underwriters event set for Sept.11

The Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters will host the inaugural Salute to Women in Business charity and fashion show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., Sept. 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Lemonade stand to help cancer research

Emily Enright of Thousand Oaks will host a fundraiser through Alex’s Lemonade Stand from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 12 at the AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) soccer fields, 23 Freeway and Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

RSVP needs seniors to tutor children

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will host a back-to-school meeting at 1 p.m. Fri., Sept. 11 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

As schools reopen, student-athletes train

PREPARING FOR AUTUMN COMPETITION–Rachel Brajkovich, a 10th-grader, is back in class at La Reina High School. She’s a member of the cross country team and is profiled on page 33. More...

Keep kids active for good health

In the days before computers and video games, children spent much of their after-school time outdoors at the playground, riding their bikes and playing sports with friends. More...