Endangered Marriage Married couples have finally "slipped into a minority" position among the nation's households according to an analysis of new census figures by The New York Times . More...

YMCAs hosting Healthy Families screenings, tests across county

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA will host the Dole/YMCA Healthy Families Day on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Motivational speaker to address 4 area schools

The Simi Valley Youth Council and the Simi Valley Education Foundation have teamed up to present a motivational speaker series for all Simi public high school students. More...

Strumming for his scholarship

Matt Garren admits he's a little nervous. More...

A residence was burglarized and property valued at $805 was taken Dec. 27 in the 800 block of Lindamore Court. Property valued at $1,850 was taken Dec. 27 from a business in the 2800 block of E. Cochran Street. More...

Are your mind and body really in the same space? "Our most basic assumption is that we are the way we see our selves and the world is the way we see it. More...

Genealogical society to meet

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will host a meeting, co-sponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at the temple, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

The key to a successful move? Control the details, plan ahead

The U.S. Census Bureau reports Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetimes, with more than 20 percent of those moves ending in a different state. A survey commissioned by the UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. More...

Get more wear from your wardrobe

Finding that one piece of clothing that's a perfect addition to your wardrobe is like finding a diamond in the rough. However, keeping it looking new presents a challenge. More...

Expert recommends buying travel insurance before going on a cruise

Cruises are among the most popular romantic vacations for Americans. More...

Some wise advice on showing gratitude with a bottle of wine

One thing about the timehonored tradition of bringing a bottle of wine as a thank-you: Wines, like small children, have a tendency to "fall asleep" after a ride in the car. More...

Family seeking help in recovering a stolen BMX bike

On Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8:45 p.m., my son, Dennis Evans, had his BMX bicycle stolen from the Target Center parking lot in Simi Valley. Someone had the nerve to just take it from the back of my pickup truck. More...

Drivers encounter reality checkpoint

Last month's 18-day drunk driving crackdown, cleverly dubbed "Avoid the 14," as in, avoid Ventura County's 14 different law enforcement agencies, took 287 DUI suspects off our roads and freeways and away from the harm they mighhave caused frie More...

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What is your biggest personal goal for 2007?

APRIL MILLER, 44 Library monitor "This year I want to get out of debt. It's something I've been working on for about three years now." More...

FRI., JAN. 5 Get In Shape Gail Holloway, personal fitness consultant, leads outdoor fitness and exercise walk, Soka University of America Calabasas campus, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy. 9:30 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Free, open to public. More...

Sigi Ulbrich and Pam Moran

Sigi Ulbrich and Pam Moran of Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/Westlake Village office won the award for top producer for October 2006. This brings their total of monthly awards for this year up to nine. More...

Newly Remodeled

This newly remodeled, high-vaulted ceiling home is in movein condition. It includes new molding, custom paint and ¾ solid hardwood floors. It features a large kitchen with granite counter tops, oak cabinets and topend appliances. More...