Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation are susceptible to strokes, especially if they are not candidates for blood thinner medication therapy. The Watchman Implant is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce the risk of strokes that originate in the left atrial appendage. Watchman is the only FDA approved implantable device for the procedure. Los Robles Regional Medical Center in […]
2020-08-20
Zoom seminar on aging alone
Senior Concerns will present a virtual community seminar titled “Meeting the Challenges of Solo Aging: What You Need to Know to be Prepared” from 4 to 5 p.m. Tues., Aug. 25 via Zoom. The seminar leaders are Sara Zeff Geber, author of the 2018 book “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” and Katie Wiltfong, co-chief executive officer of Solo Aging […]
Pigskin Preview redux
Prep season was set to kick off this week; players, coaches now look forward to JanuaryThere will be no football this fall in Acorn country. This week should have been a celebration of the game. Local high school players should be practicing in 100-degree heat and preparing to kick off the regular season on Friday while we deliver the Pigskin Preview special section to our faithful readers—but the coronavirus pandemic crushed our hopes and dreams […]
Believers adapt to new rules, continue to move services outdoors
Parks, parking lots, patios become places of worshipBirds aren’t the only ones singing outside in Thousand Oaks on Sunday mornings. Since Ventura County’s health order prohibits indoor worship services but permits outdoor ones, houses of worship across the Conejo Valley have been meeting in parking lots, patios and parks in compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures. Journey Church in Thousand Oaks is one of a half-dozen religious groups […]
Local ambassadors help businesses navigate COVID-19 regulations
Inspectors find 99% complianceTo support local businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with state and county health orders and direction, Ventura County implemented a Business Ambassador program in partnership with city code enforcement partners, early in the COVID-19 response efforts. The special program has assisted businesses with navigating state and local guidance. “Our Business Ambassador program is unique. The ambassadors check on businesses […]
French country estate with unobstructed mountain views
Includes guest house with full kitchen and bathOn this French country estate in Simi Valley’s Big Sky is a custom-gated estate home on 3.6 acres. Entry is via a 100-foot private driveway leading away from street. The house has unobstructed views of the mountains. The entryway has floor-toceiling glass panel doors. The main floor is 4,748 square feet. The 462-square-foot second story holds a bonus room/gym/ office […]
Agent offers insight into the pandemic real estate market
What pandemic? Judging by the recent pending sales data from the National Association of Realtors, one would be hard pressed to be concerned about the economy. Instead of being a market filled with doubt and trepidation, NAR’s data tells the story of a hot seller’s market. There’s no other way to interpret the kind of rise in actively listed homes […]