Community Urged to Support Older Youth in Ventura County

Resource homes and mentors urgently needed for older youth

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Summer Camp Assistance Grants

Families throughout the Nation are eligible for one week of Summer Camp assistance. The grant sponsors half the tuition for 1,000 children.

Don’t Let Your Homebound Child Get Left Behind This Summer

As Camps Pivot Back to In-Person, Many Children in High Risk Groups Still Need Online Camp Options. PAW is Staying Online & Providing Grants

Find Your Child a Summer Camp Assistance Grant

Winner “Best Summer Camp” in LA Parent Magazine

Pumpkin Patch Guide To Calabasas, Nearby: 2020

Plus, how to spot that perfect pumpkin— and make it last! 'Tis the season to be spooky, even amid coronavirus.

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Calabasas

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

Best Calabasas-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Calabasas-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Charities provide support for older transitional foster youth

Homes with Heart VC has had local individual charities unite to provide aid for Ventura County’s older youth and families.  

6th Annual Christmas Trolley Gifting Event for Local Foster Youth

The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending continues tradition - gifting toys from Santa to local foster youth on Dec. 10th

First 5 Traveling Children’s Activity Center Heads to Oxnard

First 5 Express will be hosting fun educational children’s activities to foster early childhood development

Home Sweet Home: National Adoption Awareness Month Event

Our County. Our Kids. commemorates the recent adoption of multiple children during their National Adoption Awareness event on Nov. 20th

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

$1 Movies At Regal Cinemas Near Calabasas

The $1 family friendly movies are being screened Tuesdays and Wednesdays through summer.

Our County. Our Kids gives back to resource families

Resource families enjoy a break in the park while kids are entertained with fun activities, custom workouts and more

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

Santa Maria event to focus on preventing sexual exploitation

Local Santa Maria event is bringing attention to human trafficking in Santa Barbara County

Private school visits GranVida Senior Living & Memory Care

More than 30 students from The Howard School in Carpinteria visited senior residents

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

This Is What A Good Babysitter Costs In Los Angeles

Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.

Calabasas Resident Deal Alert: California Adventure Offer through Costco

Looking for cheap annual passes? Check out Costco's sale on the passes through Dec. 1.

What Are America's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Summer Art Contest For Ages 4-18 Underway

Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.

Watch: Baby Otters Debut at the L.A. Zoo

A new litter of endangered giant river otters was born this spring. The two boys and one girl are still waiting for names.

Parents Bound by Arbitration in Preschool Abuse Case

Parents suing an Agoura Hills preschool for allegedly using push pins to discipline toddlers must go to arbitration, a judge ruled.

Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.

Boy Scouts Takes Major Step Toward Ending Ban on Gay Scout Leaders

A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.

Providence Tarzana Beefs Up Valley's Pediatric Care with 24-Hour Children's Hospital Staffing

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles specialists today began 24-hour staffing of Providence Tarzana Medical Center’s Pediatrics Department.

Fireworks Shows in Calabasas and Surrounding Areas

Looking for the best fireworks shows around? Patch has you covered with every Fireworks show in Los Angeles County.

Watch Animal Kingdom Upended: Cat Named Hero Dog of the Year

A 7-year-old tabby usurped all K9s to become the National Hero Dog by saving a 5-year-old boy as he was being attacked by a dog.

Tony Hawk to Cut Ribbon at New Skate Park

Skateboarder Tony Hawk and city leaders will cut the ribbon on a 14,000-foot skate plaza in Conoga Park at 2 p.m. Friday.

Saturday Smiles: Overheated Pooch Rescued; Doggie Surf School; Thousands of Crabs Swarm Beach; Heroes Save Lives

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California.

Preschool Again Accused of Abusing Toddlers with Push Pins

Another family is suing Tutor Time of Agoura Hills, alleging the school allowed two teachers to poke little boys with pins as punishment.

Zoo Roo Baby! LA Zoo Holding Name Our Roo Contest

Joey is too obvious. How about Roopert? Or Roosemary? Those names have been suggested--can you come up with something better?

Is your Dog a Hero? Nominate Him for the National Hero Dog Award

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for nominations for the 33rd annual National Hero Dog Award.

Couple Sues Doctors for Failure to Detect Son's Fetal Defects in Time for Abortion

A couple, whose son has endured more than 100 surgeries, is suing their OBGYN for not telling them of his fetal defects in time to abort.

Spooky! Disneyland Surveillance Video Shows "Ghost" Walking Through Closed Park

It’s seen near—you guessed it—the Haunted Mansion!

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

SoCal Beaches Make 2015 List of America's Favorites

Trip Advisor users pick their Top 25. Did your favorite make the list?

Death, Taxes and the Lottery? Local Tax Man Keeps Winning

Having won $1,000 and $10,000, a local tax preparer finally hit the $1 Million jackpot playing the state's new Taxes Paid Scratchers game.

Search and Rescue Volunteers Have Record Year for Lifesaving

Volunteers responded to 597 missions, saving lost hikers, crash victims, dogs and even a 16-million-year-old fossil.

Bikers Rescue Missing Hiker

A group of mountain bikers found a woman who got lost while hiking the Santa Monica Mountains.

Psst, Calabasas! Here's How to Get Free Frosty Treats for the Year

By donating to a worthy cause, you can score a sweet deal.