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Senior Concerns’ Golf Tournament Rallies Critical Support for Area Seniors & Family Caregivers   Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Senior Concerns, a leading nonprofit serving older adults and family caregivers throughout western Los Angeles and eastern Ventura counties, held its 4th Annual “Par and Away” Golf Tournament presented by Logix Federal Credit Union on November 18 at Moorpark Country Club.More ...read more

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

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

The holiday season drives increased consumer energy, offering small businesses a chance to boost both sales and customer loyalty. Strategic preparation across operations is essential to meet heightened expectations during this busy time. Tailoring offerings to match shifting customer preferences ensures relevance and appeal. Strengthening online platforms and refining marketing approaches ...read more