‘Little House,’ big festival
Their house was little, but the influence of the Ingalls family remains gigantic. The 1880s-era adventures of this pioneer family were first chronicled in Laura...
Fundraising CROP Walk tradition continues for 46th year
An annual Conejo Valley tradition now in its 46th year, the CROP hunger walk is set for Sun., March 17. The traditional walk will be...
Senior Concerns’ Ultimate evening
Can you cancan? One of Thousand Oaks’ favorite nonprofits is offering residents the opportunity to spend a night at the Moulin Rouge without ever leaving...
Scoop up free mulch, compost to prevent erosion
Before another atmospheric river flows through, it’s important to remember that mulch and compost can help prevent erosion from heavy rain. Mulch on the soil...
Author’s ‘From Miniskirt to Hijab’ a fitting topic on heels of International Women’s Day
The Conejo Jewish Academy in Agoura Hills is hosting a lecture titled “Finding Freedom and Liberation: The Heroic Fight for Self-Determination” by Jacqueline Saper, author...
Counting cards
‘ HAVE AN AMAZING DAY!’—Miles Kudlacek, 8, a third-grader at Westlake Elementary School, hands out cards made by his class to his great-grandfather, Chuck Ullman, 97, above; his great-grandmother, Betty...
Kiwanis Club offers a variety of scholarships to graduating seniors
The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will be awarding $27,000 spread over nine scholarships to graduating Conejo Valley students this year. To be eligibile, students must attend a two- or...
It might as well be spring at 37th annual festival
SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM—According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, spring doesn’t start until March 19. But that didn’t stop folks from flocking to the 37th annual Spring Arts &...
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...
Newbury Park, where the Big Cats roam
Three Falsken brothers have played baseball at Newbury Park High. Cade Falsken, a senior for the Panthers, is making his...
Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame will honor five newcomers
Five legends of sports will be immortalized. The Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame, which was established in 1983, will...
The Comeback Cats
Call ’em the Comeback Cats. Without any transfers or impact newcomers, Newbury Park High’s girls’ basketball team surged to a...
WHS announces, cancels Black History Month dress-up days
A Black History Month activity at Westlake High School originally planned for this week that encouraged students to show up to campus in clothing inspired by Black culture was cancelled...
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...
Economists make a case for growth as county stumbles
Ventura County’s housing availability remains at a critically low level, experts said at this year’s California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting event in Thousand Oaks, and because...
Single-story dream house available for a dream price
Coldwell Banker’s Pat Helton says you’re not dreaming if you think a single-story home in the Conejo Valley can still be bought for under $1 millioin. Helton is offereing a...
Los Robles’ cardiac team performs breakthrough heart procedure
Los Robles Health System last week was part of a select group of hospitals across the country to pioneer a new breakthrough surgical procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation,...
If you find yourself pushed into unexpected retirement, you’re not alone
As an older worker the choice to leave your job may not be your own. In 1988, at the age of 58, my father was...
Men are reluctant to share health issues
I’d like to start a campaign to encourage older men to address their health concerns with their doctor. I have a dear 60-something friend who...
Be diligent when taking generic medications
When it comes to taking prescription medications, I am fortunate that I take only one medication and it’s a generic one. I have taken this...
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...
