FLYING HIGH—U.S. Air Force Airman Bijan Behzadi from Oak Park recently graduated from the eight-week basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Airmen who complete basic training also earn credit toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 2017 graduate of Oak Park High School.
2018-02-15
Poster contest
The ninth annual poster contest for the 2018 Ventura County Fair is open to young artists in grades five through 12 who live in Ventura County. This year’s theme is “A Country Fair with Ocean Air.” The entry deadline is Fri., April 6. The fair will run from Aug. 1 through 12. Artwork may be created in any medium, but […]
Bartholomew “Bart” Joseph Lennehan Jr.
BARTHOLOMEW “BART” JOSEPH LENNEHAN, JR. passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 17, 2017 at the age of 79. Bart was born on November 20, 1937 in New Britain, CT to Bartholomew and Rose (Jurczyk) Lennehan, their only child. He was raised in Calforiania, where he gained his love for the desert and being outdoors. In 1955 […]
God’s love makes the world go round
Roots of FaithLaurel and Hardy created comic masterpieces through escalation: The villain insulted the boys by snipping off a tie or smashing their bowler hats. Stan and Ollie responded by tearing off their foe’s shirt. The villain caused more malice, and the tit for tat continued until cars and houses were demolished. When people annoy us, the natural tendency is to get […]
Marriage, intimacy and wisdom
“What’s a Chassidic rabbi doing writing a book titled ‘The Joy of Intimacy’?” This is asked by book reviewers and audiences of Rabbi Manis Friedman. His book on intimacy, love, sexuality and the hidden potential of marriage is said to challenge contemporary social norms while dispensing timeless advice. Friedman will give a lecture titled “The Kabbalah and Comedy of Marriage […]
Caldera’s humanitarian mission
Caldera Medical, a medical device company, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County during its annual corporate outing. The 75 employees of the local small business helped at a Habitat construction site in Oxnard to build homes for six low-income families on Jan. 31. In worldwide service, the company launched the Women’s Health Initiative in 2015. The program […]
Salon Nuuvo one of industry’s best
Salon Nuuvo in Calabasas, owned by Raychel and Audley Harrison, recently was named to the Salon Today 200 by Salon Today, a business magazine for salon and spa owners. The magazine’s 21st annual Salon Today 200 issue profiled the selected salons in its January/ February edition. The 200 salons were honored for their best business practices from applications submitted by […]
Boyd acquires Silver Security
Boyd & Associates, the 50-year-old Ventura-based electronic security company for homes, businesses and communities, recently acquired Silver Security of Westlake Village. Company president Daniel Boyd said former Silver Security customers will benefit from alarm verification services and mobile app access that can arm and disarm their security systems from their smartphones. Silver Security clients will receive an information packet from […]
Hawk Canyon Trail: A shady grove
Looking for one new hike? How about 10? The 2018 Conejo Open Space Challenge invites local hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to complete 10 lesser-known local trails between March 1 and May 31. Go at your own pace and share pictures from your adventures on Twitter or Instagram and tag @coschallenge. You can also email GPS tracks to coschallenge@gmail.com […]