You'll get an extra hour on Sunday to spend with family and friends, to read or to study the ballot propositions because daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sun., Nov. 2. More...

The typical Western diet of fried foods, salty snacks and meat accounts for about 30 percent of heart attack risk across the world, according to a study of dietary patterns in 52 countries reported in Circula tion: More...

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TRICKS AND TREATS—Fred Flintstone, above right, aka Lee Maron, Madera Elementary School resource specialist, carries his son Charlie on his shoulders as they greet Cathy Gesell, who runs the school's computer lab, during the Madera Elementary Harvest Festival. Chloe Kimmel, 6, at left, decorates her pumpkin while wearing her cat costume. The annual festival included music, crafts, rides, carnival games, auctions and a haunted house. The event took place after school Oct. 24. Madera Elementary is at 250 Royal Ave. More...

A new league is helping to produce new results for the Grace Brethren girls' volleyball team. After failing to post a .500 record in the Alpha or Tri-Valley leagues for the past three years, Grace Brethren moved to the Frontier League this season and was 8-2 overall, 5-1 in league play entering Thursday night's match at home against Santa Paula. More...

After renting a space in an industrial park for 15 years, Congregation B'nai Emet has finally found a permanent home in Simi Valley. The Jewish temple will move to the west end of the city this Sunday, to a building that was previously occupied by Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. More...

The Simi Valley Senior Center will offer the following programs at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information on events, call the recreation coordinators, Sue, Karen or Stan, at (805) 583-6059. •The MyersBriggs Type Indicator is a tool to help individuals learn their personality type, what it means and how to use this knowledge. More...

Musicians from well-known rock bands will gather at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills next month to host Gig 4 Greg, a benefit concert for their friend Greg Pineda. The Moorpark resident, performer and business owner was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. More...

I want to emphasize how terrific and hardworking our police department and paramedics are here in Simi Valley. I was blessed that they found me on the evening of Tues., Oct. 14 when I experienced a severe diabetic reaction. I was en route back to my home after picking up some grocery items. More...

Whatever the fate of Proposition 8 come Tuesday, we'll not soon forget how the proposed amendment to the state's constitution dealing with same sex marriage galvanized our valley into action and left no doubt about the passion the community had for both sides of the issue. More...

A chance turn onto Cochran Street in 1978 led Joanne Johnson on a 30-year quest to save a local landmark. Johnson was driving from her home in Thousand Oaks to Pic 'N' Save in Simi Valley. She was looking for Tapo Street when she discovered a folk art village made of colored bottles. More...

FRI., OCT. 31 City of Moorpark Presents Mayor's Forum at Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Mayor Patrick Hunter speaks, hosts question-and-answer time. Light refreshments served. Free. Phone: 805.517. More...

This home in Moorpark Highlands is less than one year old. This gated community home is 2,821 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.75 bathrooms, as well as a loft and formal dining room. There are neutral colors throughout the home. More...