Neighbors

He used to be known as the kid with a camera. Jacob Moscovitch is a 2017 Westlake High School alumnus, 2021 Missouri School of Journalism graduate and a nationally recognized photojournalist. With freelance projects for The New York Times, NPR, Vox Magazine and Getty Images, the 22-year-old is building a reputation as a compelling visual storyteller. In February he was […]

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is back live and will host its fourth annual gala Sat., Sept. 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. This year’s theme is “Imagine.” The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature cocktails, entertainment, live and silent auctions, four-course dinner and after-party. The YMCA will honor Chuck and Melinda Carmichael, longtime residents […]

Kim O’Brine laughs as she guides 2½-year-old Wrenley Comer through the pool. It’s a sunny Friday afternoon in Camarillo, and O’Brine is teaching the toddler how to float and swim, encouraging her to imitate a starfish before reaching for a bright pink octopus a few feet away. O’Brine makes the lesson enjoyable and engaging, but she knows that the skills […]

The 39th Bridal Premiere will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Couples can often save time and money by visiting with local wedding professionals in one location at an event that offers ideas, expert advice and prizes. This season’s grand prize drawings include a […]

Wayne Nakaoka, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District’s director of planning and maintenance, was recently honored as the Employee of the Year by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. The association is a nonprofit organization representing special recreation and park districts throughout California. Nakaoka has been employed with the regional park district for more than 35 years. […]