August 19, 2010 RSS feed / Family

Children’s Bureau seeking families

With 129,000 children in foster care and many unable to return to their family of origin, Children’s Bureau is seeking families to adopt older children and sibling sets of three or four brothers and sisters. More...

Bella Vita club planning dinner

The Bella Vita Italian Social Club will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Fri., Aug. 27 at St. Jude Church Parish Hall, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Local song stylist Stella Davies will provide entertainment. More...

Budget-friendly tips can make big day beautiful

Today, more couples are looking beyond standard wedding packages and exploring customized, doit yourself options. More...

A toddler’s advice

FOOD NEEDED—Newbury Park resident and volunteer Ken Johnson, left, gets advice about Jello flavors from 15-monthold Jorge Abalos as his mother, Lizbeth Abalos of Thousand Oaks, selects groceries More...

Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands

Playing God

We people pick up our habits like we pick up souvenirs from the places we visit. I have a favorite beer even though I don’t drink beer. I picked up the taste from a friend who told me why it was the best. I was in no position to argue. More...

College Corner

Accelerated degree programs More...