Life + Culture

Let's Hear It for the Girls!

Celebrating Local Women Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn These amazing women inspire and serve others, making our world a better place to live. They share their insights and advice for thriving in today’s workplace and beyond. Each of them represent the caring and accomplished women that work and live in our community. We celebrate each and every one of you! Paula Cornell, For The Troops “ Always do the right thing in life and be the bigger person. ” “Do something that you are...

April 2024

Local Services

Incredible Women in Business

Article and Photography by We celebrate these extraordinary women for their business acumen, leadership, vision and expertise.  Rosemary Allison , Real Estate, Director of Estates, Coldwell Banker Realty #00545184 One of the country’s most successful Realtors, Rosemary set the standard for excellence throughout her career. REAL Trends ranked Rosemary No. 181 of Top 250 real estate agents in the U.S. based on closed sales volume. Her vision and reputation in the science of marketing the...

April 2024

Life + Culture

National Charity League

Conejo Valley Chapter Spotlights Sarah Shulze Foundation Article and Photography by The Sarah Shulze Foundation (SSF) was highlighted at a recent event hosted by the Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL). NCL hosted its annual Modelette event on Sunday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village. Modelette is a time-honored tradition in the Conejo Valley chapter that began in 1974. As the program has evolved over the decades, the event now provides an opportunity...

April 2024

Home + Design

Backyard Retreats:

Cat in a Hammock Designs and Builds Stunning Outdoor Spaces Article by Barbara Burke | Photography by Provided “Spring is blossoming, people are starting to go outside, and many are considering updating their backyard areas,” Kristina Jones, owner of Cat in a Hammock says, explaining the company provides design and build services that empower customers to transform their homes’ landscaping and exterior spaces to their full potential. Envision yourself enjoying a gorgeous outdoor area with a...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Redefining Senior Assisted Living:

The Intersection of Luxurious Living and Exceptional Care at Homelife Senior Living Article and Photography by In senior living, the pursuit of luxurious living and exceptional assisted care often appears as separate entities, each catering to different aspects of residents' needs. However, at Homelife Senior Living, they believe that true fulfillment and well-being come from seamless integration. They’ve redefined senior assisted living by combining upscale amenities with personalized care...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Pacific Festival Ballet:

Animals Return to Jungleland Property Photography by Provided For most Conejo Valley families, while strolling the joint property of the Civic Arts Plaza and The Lakes, their activities consist of fine dining, high-end shopping and attending a myriad of live theatre performances. If you were, however, to jump into a time capsule returning to 1964, you would find prize animals, including magnificent lions, tigers and giraffes, roaming the grounds. Children could ride on elephants and tortoises...

April 2024

Beauty

MC Aesthetics Celebrates Anniversary

Article and Photography by The team at MC Aesthetics takes pride in their work ethic and are dedicated to serving their clients’ beauty needs. They are committed to always providing safety, comfort and beautiful results. The moment clients walk into MC Aesthetics, the team ensures they are well taken care of from start to finish with platinum care services. Clients are treated like family. Nurse Marichu Cortes helps create confidence and self-esteem in her clients through a minimally invasive...

April 2024

Life + Culture

For The Troops Gala Supports Military

Article by Ben Malkin   On March 2, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion, For The Troops paid tribute to our Iraq War Era Veterans. For The Troops supports our troops with care packages "one at a time" while encouraging others to respect, honor and appreciate our military.   For The Troops, led and founded by Paula Cornell (who is featured as one of our Amazing Women this month), is an all-volunteer nonprofit that gathers the essentials of daily...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Empowering Women:

Celebrating Strength, Resilience and Achievement Together Article by Kim Pagano Dear Inspiring Women, The resilience and strength of women shine brightly. Each day, women around the globe demonstrate courage and intelligence as they navigate their various roles and responsibilities. I want to celebrate the stories of these extraordinary women—their triumphs, struggles and unwavering commitment to creating a better world for themselves and others. From trailblazing leaders in boardrooms to...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

The Legacy of Nancy Reagan and Breast Health

Article and Photography by Thirty years ago, First Lady Nancy Reagan generously gave her name to a new breast center in Simi Valley owned and operated by Adventist Health Simi Valley. The Nancy Reagan Breast Center opened with the most modern equipment on July 7, 1994. Today, the center has even more advanced technology in breast imaging and care but the center itself is ready for a makeover! Caring for over 10,200 women in 2022, the center needs expansion and redesign. By adding more space...

April 2024