May 2, 2008 RSS feed / Family

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Saving costs too much

I recently put $50 worth of gasoline in my car. I don't have a monster truck or a Hummer or an SUV. And I don't have two gas tanks in my car or some huge vessel that holds enough gas to last four months. More...

Notre Dame football coach to give talk

The public is invited by the Notre Dame Club of Ventura County to a chalk talk luncheon with University of Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thurs., May 8 at the Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. More...

Baby buzz: turning everyday moments into times of discovery

Whether trekking to the grocery store, tackling laundry or racing to a meeting, today's parents are busier than ever. More...

What's new on DVD?

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...

National Parks Service offers hiking, safety tips for outdoors

The National Park Service recommends the following tips while hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: •Carry plenty of water and drink it. Bring at least one quart for short walks. More...

Get feet moving to 'defeat' ALS

Walk to Defeat ALS, an effort to raise funds benefiting research and patient care services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will take place Sun., May 4 at Plaza Park in Ventura. More...

Meet other active seniors

Ventura County Over the Hill Gang invites active people aged 50 and up to a get acquainted meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri. May 9 at a member's home in Simi Valley. More...

Free vessel safety checks

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free vessel checks for all boaters, from kayakers, jetskiers and yearround recreational boaters. More...

Cajun festival seeks sponsors

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise will host the 19th annual Cajun Creole Music Festival on May 24 and 25 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. The Rotary Club is seeking sponsors this event. More...