Santa Barbara Museum habitat puts Conejo kids close to winged beauties
Sunday, July 5, 2009
A pipevine swallowtail butterfly rests on the hat of Jacob Lucero of Thousand Oaks in the Butterflies Alive exhibit at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Full story »
more Lifestyle
- Emotional Fitness: Here's letter-by-letter primer for finding your inner strength
- Cook du Jour: Good recipes from the good book
- Nash: Recounting county's bounty brings new appreciation
- Harley dealer to hold women's charity ride
Despite watering restrictions, heat, yards can flourish
Sunday, July 5, 2009
New watering restrictions come just as July heat typically takes its toll on landscapes. However, prudent planning using drought-tolerant plants, watering schedules and soil preparation can mean gardeners can still enjoy beautiful landscapes despite sizzling summer days, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of soil products. Full story »
more Home & Garden
- Ways to spruce up your patio
- Garden tips: June 21, 2009
- T.O. yard planted in succulents just sips water
- Plan can make moving easier
Cafe society: Scheck & Shay’s Rockin’ Diner celebrates anniversary with Drop da Bomb eating contest
Sunday, July 5, 2009
For many of us, celebrating an anniversary includes going out for a celebratory meal. But what happens when the restaurant itself has a milestone? Two recent but very different answers to that question come from opposite ends of the county. Full story »
more Food
- Wine 101: Pinot noir specialists tap many vineyards
- Farmers market: Seafood vendor plugs local, sustainable
- Cook du Jour: Good recipes from the good book
- Irish pub & grub has taste
The truth about risks of summertime overexposure
Sunday, July 5, 2009
We couldn’t do without the sun. It keeps us warm, fuels photosynthesis so we have spinach to eat and helps our bodies make vitamin D. We couldn’t see across the street without the sun. Full story »
more Health
- Big changes to Medi-Cal will affect 100,000 in county
- Exercise in existentialism
- Lessen your health risks without too much effort
- Freestanding emergency rooms fill a need
Cafe society: Scheck & Shay’s Rockin’ Diner celebrates anniversary with Drop da Bomb eating contest
Sunday, July 5, 2009
For many of us, celebrating an anniversary includes going out for a celebratory meal. But what happens when the restaurant itself has a milestone? Two recent but very different answers to that question come from opposite ends of the county. Full story »
more Lifestyle Columnists
- Emotional Fitness: Here's letter-by-letter primer for finding your inner strength
- Wine 101: Pinot noir specialists tap many vineyards
- On Cruising: Prices make this the year to take in Manhattan
- Cafe Society: Farmers ask: Do you know newest ways to CSA?
Comedic skills are foundation of Ojai ACT's funny 'Forum'
Friday, July 3, 2009
The Ojai Art Center Theater¿s production of ¿A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum¿ is powered by a large cast salted with stage veterans who can both sing and churn out the laugh lines. Full story »
more Culture
- Calendar: Theater and stage
- Mighty 'Macbeth' in T.O. avoids the play's plague
- Big fun at The Ford
- Calednar: Concert listings
California Music Fest will pump up the Ventura volume today and Saturday
Friday, July 3, 2009
More than 100 bands ¿ from national acts like Unwritten Law to local bands like JetStream ¿ will perform at the inaugural California Music Fest today and Saturday. Full story »
more Events
- Calednar: Concert listings
- Calendar: Theater and stage
- Events calendar: Things to do this week
- Event information: California Music Fest
Interfaith Association: Unitarian church grows strong in Conejo Valley
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Unitarian Universalist congregation in Thousand Oaks has had a long history in the Conejo Valley. Full story »
more Religion & Ethics
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