Birds of a feather count together
Folks from around the world will soon come together to put their noses to the sky in search of one thing—birds. The National Audubon Society...
Conejo Valley Toastmasters mark 60th anniversary with open house
To celebrate its 60th year of helping people improve their speaking, communication and leadership skills, the Conejo Valley Toastmasters will present a free open house...
Foundation releases results of teens’ childhood cancer survey
Every year, 17,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. But how much do local residents know about the disease? Flora Yuan, Lorena...
Prune now for maximum flower power
As a new year dawns, gardeners make a dedicated promise to care for their beloved roses. The steps they take in January are pivotal and...
Family dog’s super sniffer saves the day
Glen and Elizabeth Abergel were initially hesitant to welcome Nash, a Bernedoodle puppy, into their family when their son brought him home two years ago....
Parents can turn mistakes into opportunities
Question: My kids are 5 and 2 years old: they’re healthy, smart, and kind. My problem is when they become upset, I react in ways that I don’t want. My...
Moorpark gets county’s first Lucky Strike
The Ventura County entertainment scene just got a thrilling upgrade with the grand opening of Lucky Strike, a long-awaited 40-lane bowling center at The Village at Moorpark Shopping Center. Opening...
Gala held under the wings of Air Force One
Hundreds of revelers tore down the temporal wall between 2023 and 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Dec. 31 as the venerable institution held its...
VCSO, others team up to take back drugs
Multiple agencies and organizations will join forces next week to help prevent leftover or unneeded prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office along with...
Assistance League hosts Women’s Wellness Clinic
The Assistance League of Conejo Valley will present the inaugural Women’s Wellness Clinic on Sat., Oct. 28 at the Conejo Free Clinic, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 102, Thousand Oaks....
Walkers prepare for Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Marie Natanawan is one of thousands in Ventura County who have experienced the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, and this year she’s taking part in a walk against the disease on...
Current itchy eye treatments barely scratch the surface
Not all itchy eye problems can be solved with the squirt of some eyedrops. More than 80-million Americans deal with blepharitis, a chronic inflammation of the eyelid that causes incessant...
More than basketball
Elias Chin is the best basketball player in Acorn country. That’s way down the list of what’s most impressive about...
Austin Powers and the QB Who Came in from the Cold
GROOVY—Westlake High boys’ basketball player Austin Maziasz, left, and Newbury Park’s Brady Smigiel battle for the ball during a January...
Second to no one
Rogelio Segundo was born in Tingüindín, Mexico, the fourth eldest of 12 siblings. He’s the grandson of an indigenous man...
Oak Park superintendent to retire
Oak Park Superintendent of Schools and former Conejo Valley Unified School District executive Jeff Davis announced that this will be his final year with the district. He plans to retire...
Chanukah celebration includes gelt drop
Chabad of Newbury Park’s annual Chanukah celebration, with the theme United to Light (Am Yisrael Chai) as a demonstration of Jewish unity in solidarity with the people of Israel in...
Singers, musicians present holiday concert
Cal Lutheran University will present “Love’s Pure Light,” a Christmas program Dec. 1, 2 and 3 performed by the school’s choral ensembles and instrumentalists and conducted by Wyant Morton. “Love’s...
‘Spirit and Light’ concert in Oak Park features music spanning centuries
The Epiphany Music Guild will kick off its 17th season with a free community concert by professional vocal ensemble Seraphour at 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 29 at Church of the...
Stop the presses: Westlake townhome under $700,000
A single-story two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is on the market in the Village Glen neighborhood of Westlake Village. The entrance opens to a completely private enclosed patio with custom stonework. The...
Helton gets Coldwell seal of approval
Pat Helton, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, recently earned corporate honors for her productive year in real estate sales in 2023. Helton also earned the International President’s Circle...
It’s a go for Camarillo Costco
Costco will be opening a warehouse store in Camarillo next year—less than 5 miles from its Oxnard location. The store will be located where a vacant field now sits south...
Financial planning for those on their own
Last week my husband and I joined a Zoom call with my mother and her financial advisor. It was an annual call to go over...
For older adults, preparing for doctor’s appointments is essential
I call January my health month because it is when I schedule my annual doctor appointments with my primary care physician as well as the...
What’s in your purse or wallet?
Years ago, I remember getting permission to go into my mother’s purse to get a piece of gum or hard candy. Inside was a veritable...
Getting organized can boost well-being
If you are not traveling to see family nor have relatives staying with you over the holidays, you may have some downtime on your hands....
The benefits of lipreading
Many older adults are relieved that most people no longer feel the need to wear face masks. The reason is one you may not expect:...
