Best Friends Battle Flames

Beating the odds together “Leave your houses, now!” Pamela Cole, her husband Cliff, and son Preston, were evacuated from their Agoura Hills home on November 9 during the Woolsey and Hill fires. They gathered some belongings, took a few pictures of the house, and headed to their ranch in Acton, California, which they’d always considered […]

And the Healing Begins…

It is human nature to wonder in times of both joy and tragedy, Why them and not us? This is especially true when a firestorm rages throughout the town, destroying neighbors’ homes while sparing yours, or vice versa. All told, the Woolsey Fire that ignited on November 8, 2018, burned 96,949 acres of land in […]

The Borderline Tragedy

Looking for Light at the End of the Tunnel On the night of November 7, the country watched in horror as the news reported a mass shooter firing upon patrons of the Thousand Oaks establishment Borderline Bar & Grill. Suddenly, so many of our friends and family had become another horrific statistic of gun violence. […]

Holiday Cocktails: Cheers to Good Friends

Zin Holiday Cocktail Recipes LEMONCELLO SPRITZER 2 oz. Limoncello Liqueur 1 oz. White Cranberry Juice 1 oz. Club Soda * Garnish with frozen cranberries and serve in a wine glass. PEPPERMINT TWIST 1 ½ oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka 2 ½ oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream * […]

Mastro’s Thousand Oaks

Where Everyone Knows Your Name At Mastro’s Steakhouse in Thousand Oaks, everyone strives to create “Guests for Life.” If the succulent steaks and savory seafood don’t convince, the expert service and sophisticated atmosphere should. From the moment you enter the dining room, with its warm tones and rich black leather upholstery, you’ll feel a sense […]

Epicurious 2018

Local chefs share their favorite holiday recipes. Larsen’s Steakhouse: Cajun Shrimp Ingredients 90/10 canola/olive oil blend 6 pieces of colossal shrimp (6-8 per pound) 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 oz. white wine 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. Cajun spice 2 oz. heavy cream Directions In a large sauté pan, heat canola/olive […]