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Inaugural Youth Empowerment Summit Impacts Students in Ventura County

Thursday, May 15, 2008
The United Way's Young Leaders Society (YLS) held its first annual Youth Empowerment Summit at Oxnard College a few weeks ago. University-bound high school and community college students gathered to hear young professionals share their life... Full story »

Local Poetry Contest Accepting Entries

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Is there a poet hiding inside of you? Do sonnets stir your heart? Is rhyming or not rhyming a point of discussion? Then, there's a poetry contest being held in Ventura County that's just right for you.
The Women's Artistic Network (WAN) is holding... Full story »

How Would You Handle a Layoff Or Early Retirement?

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Difficult economic times have led to layoffs, early retirements and more employees who must decide what to do with their retirement plan assets when they leave their company. What's more, recent tax-law changes make the... Full story »

"Coach" Ron Tunick hits a home run with new radio show on AM 1400 KKZZ

Thursday, May 15, 2008
A new radio program, "The Business of Life," premiered May 12 on AM 1400 KKZZ and will air every afternoon between 4 and 6 pm. It is moderated by "Coach" Ron Tunick who provides sage advice to businesses. The program will feature invited co-hosts... Full story »

Pay Attention, Buy American

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008
This is a message that is making the rounds on the internet, if we all follow it we can prove to the foreign powers that are intent on "buying" America that the American people aren't as "dumb" as our leaders.
Are we Americans... Full story »

Hammers and Prybars and Bmw's Ohh My!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Would you let somebody, whose main tools are a big hammer and pry bar service your expensive automobile?
Unfortunately that's what happens every day. The motoring public thinks an oil and filter change is a simple job and they are letting people... Full story »

Genealogy In The Round: Share Your Successes, Failures, Artifacts and Brick Walls

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County (JGSCV) will hold a general meeting, co-sponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Temple Adat Elohim 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 2:00... Full story »

Credit Union 101

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
When I tell someone that I work for a Credit Union, often I think that they hear "Bank." Outside of the Financial Services Industry, I can understand how many people could misunderstand them to be one in the same. We both have ATM's, Checks, we're... Full story »

HEALTHY TO WEALTHY- WHY IT PAY$ TO BE HEALTHY

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Save Money. Lose Weight. Develop Healthy Habits. These are Americans' top three New Year's Resolutions for 2008 according to FranklinCovey's third annual New Year's Resolutions Survey, released on December 18, 2007, which polled 15,031... Full story »

ExxonMobil supports community through charitable giving

Monday, May 12, 2008
ExxonMobil employees from across the Gold and Central Coast rallied together in support of their United Way Charitable-giving campaign by organizing a Golf Tournament this past Friday, May 9 at the River Course in Solvang.
Over 40 ExxonMobil golf... Full story »

Growing Up With the Arts

Monday, May 12, 2008


Growing Up with The Arts
By Brian Bemel, Artistic Director for Performances To Grow On
As a child growing up in Los Angeles, I have vivid memories of attending all... Full story »

Summer Fun at C.A.T.S. Summer Camps

Monday, May 12, 2008
Full-day and half-day C.A.T.S. Summer Day Camps for ages 6-14 that will keep the fun in summer and keep boredom away!
The 2008 Camp Season includes: GREASE! Camp Bound for Broadway "Aladdin"; Wizardry & Literacy Camp; The Magic of Oz Musical... Full story »

Enthusiasm for Learning

Monday, May 12, 2008
We are proud to applaud Mark Birkimer as the recipient of the 2008 Mason's Outstanding Employee Award. Mr. Birkimer teaches at Art Haycox Elementary in the Hueneme School District. He has worked miracles with the fifth-grade... Full story »

MOVING ON: POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

Monday, May 12, 2008
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for... Full story »

Oxnard Fire Department

Monday, May 12, 2008
May 1, 2008
0930 hrs
A family of five was displaced after an explosion alerted them to fire burning in the attached garage of their single family residence early Thursday morning.
More than 17 Oxnard Fire Department personnel were met with heavy... Full story »
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