Arts + Culture

Creating With Love

Local Artists Showcase Creations at Spring Arts & Crafts Fest Article and Photography by One of the community’s most beloved traditions, the 39th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fest at Borchard Community Center (190 Reino Road) in Newbury Park showcases the unique creations of local artists, plus children's activities, refreshments and more. Featuring more than 100 artists and craftspersons, this event provides a day full of creativity, craftsmanship and local talent for all ages to enjoy. Come...

Arts + Culture

Community Conscience Mardi Gras Ball

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with energy and excitement! Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Provided Since 1988, Community Conscience has provided local nonprofit organizations with rent-free offices housed in its 22,000-square-foot building on Hillcrest Blvd. Spearheaded by concerned citizens wanting to support the efforts of various nonprofits, Community Conscience currently houses 14 nonprofits, including the Conejo Free Clinic, Hospice of the Conejo, and...

Travel

Explore the World

Fall for Jasper, Canada’s Rocky Mountain Town Article and Photography by Melissa Curtin For explorers and wanderers who appreciate the power of the mighty universe, the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies awaits. Designated a Dark Sky Preserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jasper National Park boasts over 4,000 square miles of untamed wilderness and limited light pollution. World-class Marmot Basin is a popular year-round destination for outdoor adventures–from skiing, to...

Health + Wellness

HRC Fertility: Helping Families Grow

Article by Alicia Doyle | Photography by Provided HRC Fertility Westlake Village is quietly transforming heartbreak into hope, one family at a time. In a community where playgrounds, schools and parks are woven into daily life, this clinic stands as a refuge for those who are struggling to build the families they’ve always imagined. Where Science Meets Heart At HRC Fertility Westlake Village, reproductive medicine is only part of the story; the rest is about human connection. “People come...

Life + Culture

The World Needs Love

Invest in Kindness! Article by Kim Pagano | Photography by Provided Today I wore a red sweater with the word LOVE written boldly across the front. I didn’t expect anything special from it, but everywhere I went, people stopped to compliment it. Some were strangers I had never met, yet they smiled, pointed to the sweater, and told me I was glowing. I don’t think it was the sweater itself—I think it was the word love. It’s amazing how a simple word can touch people so deeply. Whether someone...

Arts + Culture

Sugar Plum Fairy Fun

Article and Photography by Ben Malkin Pacific Festival Ballet celebrated their annual Sugar Plum Fairy fundraiser and luncheon at North Ranch Country Club. The Sugar Plum Fairy theme always leads to their annual production of “The Nutcracker” ballet led by Artistic Director Kim Maselli. Our Conejo Valley community always looks forward to this treasured event that starts the Christmas season.  When I was a child, our house was often full of classical music. Tchaikovsky's score is particularly...

Food + Beverage

Anna Santiago Catering: Connecting Through Food

Article by Alicia Doyle | Photography by Provided Anna Santiago Catering is rooted in a simple idea: that food is one of the most powerful ways to make people feel seen, cared for and connected. For Founder and Executive Chef Anna Santiago, this endeavor is about much more than a menu. “Anna Santiago Catering is a Southern California–based catering company focused on thoughtfully crafted food experiences for weddings, private events, corporate gatherings and intimate celebrations,” she...

Life + Culture

Community Love

Montecito Bank & Trust Gives $1.2 Million to Local Nonprofits Photography by Clint Weisman & Ben Malkin For the 23rd year and counting, Montecito Bank & Trust awarded local nonprofits grants to support their efforts to uplift the area’s most vulnerable residents. “You and your teams are resourceful problem solvers; often the first to see a need and step up to meet it,” acknowledged Chairman and CEO Janet Garufis. “You respond to crises at hand, work to find long-term solutions and to help...

Arts + Culture

We Love the Arts!

Local arts enrich our lives in so many ways Article and Photography by These favorite community arts organizations offer entertainment and joy for all. Arts Council of the Conejo Valley: The Voice of the Arts Mission: "The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley supports a vibrant cultural community through artistic and educational programs, events and partnerships that enrich the lives of all residents throughout the greater Conejo Valley." 2026 Event Highlights Jan. 20-March...

Health + Wellness

Heart-Healthy New Year

Adventist Health Simi Valley leads the way in next-generation cardiac care Article and Photography by Provided As the new year begins, many of us focus on healthier habits—more movement, better nutrition and renewed attention to our wellbeing. But few resolutions are more important than taking care of your heart. At Adventist Health Simi Valley, that commitment to heart health has never been stronger. Over the past year, the hospital has introduced groundbreaking technology, expanded...