How to tell when to take a senior's car keys
      When is it time to restrict a senior's driving or ask him or her to surrender the car keys completely? It's a touchy subject for baby boomers and their aging parents. In fact, adult children would rather talk to their parents about funeral plans than about taking away their car k...
More ...

Simi hospital boasts brand-new NICU
      The Simi Valley Hospital has opened a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which provides specialized care for babies born prematurely or with special medical needs. Alvin Miller, MD, a boardcertified pediatrician and neonatologist, is the unit's medical director.
More ...

Free health screenings for vets
      The third annual Veterans' Health and Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 at 1701 N. Lombard St., Oxnard. The fair will include free vision, diabetes and blood pressure screenings. More than 60 government and community agencies are expected to attend.
More ...

Attend Red Cross disaster prep class
      Free Red Cross disaster preparedness presentations will be offered in August: •6 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 21 at Borders, 2910 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley •7 p.m. Tues.
More ...