Term limits have forced Fran Pavley to leave her job after six year as the 41st Assembly member, but the Agoura Hills resident says there's still much work to be done in Sacramento. More...

The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation has donated $5,000 to help underwrite a portion of the Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura Kid's Circle program for 2007. The funds will help support the Tuesday afternoon program for children between the ages of 5 and 11 who have a parent or a grandparen... More...

THURS., FEB. 15 Soroptimists Soroptimist service club for business, professional women meets 6:30 p.m. Mavericks Seafood and Steakhouse, 5225 Cochran St., Simi Valley. $10 includes hors d'oeuvres, drink, tax, tip. RSVP the1-4health@sbcglobal.net. More...

The Tireman Inc. and Uniroyal Tire of Thousand Oaks have donated funds and equipment valued at more than $800 to AYSO Region 9 as part of a longtime program by Uniroyal to support the nation's top youth soccer associations and leagues. Uniroyal is in its seventh year as a major sponsor o... More...

A recent law authorizing a pilot program for 12 school districts to purchase electronic textbooks will lighten some students' backpacks and transform homework into an interactive experience. More...

Swimmer Lindsay Schwartz spends much of her time competing, as a coach, club athlete and varsity swimmer at Calabasas High School. But after two years swimming for Team Los Angeles at the Maccabi Games, Lindsay knows that the Maccabi meet is about more than winning. More...

Nature's Signposts Driving down the road I am struck by the glaring signs communicating messages, some more significant than others: "Dead End," "Buy a Burger." These signs are brash- - direct and difficult to miss. But I am also aware of the subtle signs people leave, indicating their prese... More...

Agoura Hills Burglars stole an iPod, CDs and a sweater from a vehicle parked on Chesebro Road Jan 28. The loss was $1,485. Vandals caused $1,450 in damages to a pair of vehicles parked on Carell Avenue. The incidents took place on Jan. 28 and Jan. 30. More...

HOT WHEELS- Jenni Lavine, of Thousand Oaks, and Kate Carone, of Sherman Oaks, check out the bid list for a pair of Giant brand bikes at the Adat Elohim high tea held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village on Sunday. More...

A new craze at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills may be the next must-have item for students of all ages. Colorful necklaces made of guitar picks emblazoned with cool sayings and hung on military ball chains are being sold to students after school this week through Feb. 23. More...

The Conejo Players Theatre will present "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" March 3 through 11 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m., and Fri., March 9 at 7 p.m. School performances will be presented at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wed., M... More...

As our community mourns the loss of a local hero killed in action in Iraq, it's time to take a reality check. If it wasn't clear before it certainly is clear now. Iraq is a war for oil and profit. Every gas-guzzling SUV that is still on the road is fueling the incentive for Bush and his buddies in ... More...

While the rest of the country must wait almost two years before the next big election, and suffer through gobs of pre-election posturing, Calabasas citizens get to go to the polls in less than three weeks. The action is just around the corner. More...

Maria Quiles received honors for top producer in November 2006 for Prudential California Realty's O x n a r d / C h a n n e l Islands. She was awarded the top selling agent in the Camarillo office in October and ended the year on a successful note. More...