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The Southeast Ventura County YMCA announced it received a $20,000 contribution from U.S. Bank.  The funding will be used to fund the YMCA’s Find My Genius after-school and summer programs. Find My Genius is free for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level. It aids the young scholars’ academic and social-emotional learning through reading and math instruction, healthy ...read more

The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 6. Participants can have their picture taken with Santa and receive a framed photo, and enjoy breakfast and hot cocoa. There will be snow, a snow slide and holiday crafts for the kids.   Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families can then select a newly arrived Christmas tree at the YMCA’s Christmas tree ...read more

The Southeast Ventura County is looking for donated items for a prize drawing to help raise funds during its “On Course For A Cause” 11th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, October 27.  Prizes must be worth a minimum of $100. Donors will receive recognition in the tournament program and during the drawing.  Money raised from the event will go toward the Y’s Find My Genius free program for students ...read more

Canoga Park, CA – August 24, 2025 – For the sisters of Delta Zeta at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), the start of a new school year brought a fresh beginning — thanks to the generosity of a local business.College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving – Thousand Oaks donated its time and services to complete a free junk removal clean-out, helping the sorority clear years of accumulated ...read more

In the age of attention scarcity, visuals make or break a brand’s ability to connect. Promotional images aren’t just about looking good anymore; they’re storytelling tools designed to grip and convert. Businesses, especially smaller outfits without in-house designers, are now finding a powerful ally in AI to stay ahead in this high-stakes visual race. While the idea of machines generating art ...read more

Starting and growing a business isn’t a straight climb—it’s more like a shifting staircase, with each step demanding its own set of tools, mindset, and sometimes, an entirely new playbook. Entrepreneurs often imagine growth as a matter of doing more—more customers, more products, more hours. But growth isn’t always linear, and it’s rarely as clean as a spreadsheet might suggest. The strategy ...read more

Tax season has a way of creeping up on small business owners, turning an already packed schedule into a paperwork avalanche. It’s the time of year when expenses, deductions, and deadlines all demand attention at once. But here’s the truth: tax filing doesn’t have to be a chaotic, last-minute scramble. With a bit of preparation and the right strategies, you can turn tax season into something you ...read more

In the relentless march of technology, businesses are compelled to adapt and innovate to maintain their competitive edge. Digital transformation is not merely a trend but a fundamental shift in how companies operate and strategize. This evolution is driven by groundbreaking technologies that redefine efficiency, security, and customer engagement. As organizations integrate these advancements, ...read more