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Bikes & Furniture Gift~Away!

When you give…we can give to those who need it the most!

Heart 2 Heart, a program of Kids & Families Together (K&FT), hosted a New Bikes & Furniture Gift~Away event on Friday, January 20, 2023. “With the generous donations from our community, we were able to provide 21 Ventura County foster, adoptive and kinship families with new bikes, new printer cabinets, folding tables, and other home décor,” said Jeni Futvoye, K&FT’s Community Resource Manager. The children in attendance were very excited to receive their bikes with one caregiver saying, “the child in my care now has a bike they can ride with their siblings!” K&FT is grateful for the support from individuals and ongoing partners who give so generously. “When our community gives, we can then give to those who need it the most!”said Jeni Futvoye.

Founded in 2000, Kids & Families Together has been serving foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth families throughout Ventura County. For over two decades K&FT has become the leader in providing critical services and support to children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, loss, and multiple placements. K&FT is unique in that they provide counseling services, education, support and strategies to connect caregivers and parents to the children in their care. With programs like Heart 2 Heart, K&FT is able to wrap their arms around the entire family to help them raise healthy, nurtured children that thrive. To learn more about the programs and the services K&FT provides, please visit https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/

K&FT would like to thank the many volunteers that came out for this event. “We can’t do these events without their help!”, said Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval, Heart 2 Heart co-founder. With your support, K&FT’s programs make a powerful and impactful difference in the lives of foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth families throughout Ventura County. To support events like this visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DYmnzg?vid=59elz To learn about K&FT’s many volunteer opportunities, visit: https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/seeking-volunteers/

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 – Movie Review

Streaming Spotlight by Cindy Summers
Pamela, a Love Story – Netflix Originals

3 out of 4 palm trees
Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, 4 being best.

“Pamela, a Love Story” shares an intimate view into the life of world famous actress and model Pamela Anderson, including very personal details about her childhood, career and how she became an international sex symbol and activist. Though she was married several times, the love story focuses on her relationship with well known Motley Crew drummer Tommy Lee and their whirlwind marriage, as well facts about their infamous sex tape.

Pamela Anderson grew up in Ladysmith, B.C. Canada. Her father drank and would get in fights with her mother, and they split up several times but always seemed to reconcile. Pamela was molested at a young age by her babysitter and raped by a 25 -year-old man when she was 12, so had issues with self-confidence and considered herself a shy tomboy. After graduating high school, Pamela moved to Vancouver.

In 1989 Pamela went a football game in Vancouver with a group of friends that were wearing Labatts beer t-shirts, ended up on the jumbotron and became known as the Labratts Blue Zone girl. Labratts reached out to her to do a commercial and a poster which ended up Monday football. The commercial caught the attention of Marilyn Grabowski from Playboy, who contacted Pamela to offer her the Oct 1989 cover of Playboy.

The first snap of the camera during the photo shoot seemed to shatter her negative past and became a gateway for her to take power of her own sexually. Marilyn said Hugh wanted Pamela to be a playmate, convincing her she had a career in LA. All the playmates had breast surgery, so Pamela had her breasts enlarged. Shortly thereafter, Baywatch reached out but Pamela didn’t show up 11 times due to insecurity, then finally agreed. Baywatch became the most popular TV show in the world, and Pamela turned slow motion running into an art form.

In 1994 she met Motley Crew drummer Tommy Lee at a club she owned on New Years Eve. Tommy followed Pamela to a photo shoot in Cancun, where after four days of living, loving and partying they got married. Pamela said that with Tommy there was no secrets, deception or game playing, just full heart to heart explosive love, and they filmed everything with a camcorder gladly capturing their loving relationship. In 1996, a safe was stolen from their home while it was under construction. Unfortunately they discovered later it contained video tapes of Pamela and Tommy’s personal sex life when a copy of it was mailed to their home.

Tapes started being distributed everywhere and the owner of Penthouse offered them five million dollars for the rights, but they refused. Then a company named IEG put it up on the internet and it became the world’s first viral video, all without their consent and without any compensation. Though they attempted to take the issue to court, the deposition process was too difficult for Pamela, so they dropped the case, but have never made any money from the video.

Due to jealousy issues that ultimately resulted in a domestic violence charge for Tommy, Pamela left Tommy and followed with several failed marriages, including one to Kid Rock. She decided to go it on her own and just as her life with her two sons began to have some normalcy, the whole sex tape issue resurfaced when Hulu released a series called “Pam and Tommy” which also was not done with Pamela’s consent and she has never seen the series or sex tape video.

This documentary provides a very personal look into Pamela’s truth regarding her very public life. Runtime 1h 52m

Community Memorial Healthcare Debuts New Master Brand

Community Memorial Healthcare, formerly Community Memorial Health System, is proud to debut a new master brand that better reflects the mission and values of the organization, as well as the breadth of services it provides across west Ventura County. The modernized brand includes a new logo, vibrant colors, and an updated naming architecture. 

The brand, which officially launched January 22, 2023, provides a fresh look for Community Memorial, the locally-owned, not-for-profit health system of choice in Ventura County. The organization remains committed to its independent status and will continue to provide the exceptional care the community has come to know and trust. 

“The goal of this project was to unify Community Memorial’s hospitals, health centers, programs and services under a single, highly recognizable umbrella with consistent presence across the county,” said Jamie Maites, Community Memorial Healthcare Vice President, Marketing & Development. “We wanted the look and feel of the brand to reflect our community and the high quality care we deliver.” 

The new umbrella name, Community Memorial Healthcare, replaces Community Memorial Health System as the enterprise name. Other key name changes include:  

  • Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura, previously Community Memorial Hospital 
  • Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai, previously Ojai Valley Community Hospital 
  • Community Memorial Health Centers, previously Centers for Family Health and Midtown Medical Group
  • Community Memorial Foundation, previously Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Community Memorial Healthcare’s new logo, a layered wave, is a nod to Ventura County’s coastal location. The layers symbolize the various parts of the organization — from physicians and caregivers on the front lines to those behind the scenes — all working together to deliver exceptional care. The logo colors were carefully chosen to represent caring (blue), wisdom and compassion (purple), and wellness and vitality (bright green). The wave will replace a number of disparate logos currently being used across Community Memorial’s locations and programs. 

“A tremendous amount of research was done in the planning of this change,” said Mick Zdeblick, President & CEO, Community Memorial Healthcare. “We asked a lot of questions and received input from stakeholders, team members, and our community. We learned that residents are looking for a partner and advocate in their healthcare who will understand their needs and evolve to keep meeting them over time. This new brand represents our commitment to being that partner for our community.”  

Community Memorial’s new website, mycmh.org provides a single virtual front door to all that Community Memorial Healthcare has to offer. Features of the new site include expanded information on services, physicians, and locations, as well as enhanced access to the patient portal, find a doctor tool, and free health risk assessments. 

Community Memorial’s new brand launches in conjunction with a multimedia advertising campaign designed to showcase the new brand and share more about the organization’s philosophy. 

Free Cash 4 College Workshops help students access funds for college

Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.

In-person workshops are scheduled for Feb. 11 and 25. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop on either date and can drop in at any time during the events.

Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2023-2024 school-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students can also access information about basic needs support (food, clothing and housing assistance), tutoring, academic counseling, mental health services and other student services.

AB 469 now requires school districts to confirm seniors have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before graduating in 2023. Cash for College events can help students get ahead.

For more information, visit vcccd.edu/cash4college.

Famed Battleship once visited Ventura

Small boats came to the pier to take locals to see the powerful ship.

by Richard Senate

The Battleship USS TeSmall boats came to the pier to take locals to see the powerful ship.xas (BB-35) is now in a drydock being restored. It was feared she might be lost if these actions were not taken. Today she is a floating museum permanently on display at the San Jacinto battlefield near Houston, Texas. Few today know that this famed ship once visited Ventura on Navy Day, 1924, anchored off the pier, and open for tours.

Small boats came to the pier to take locals to see the powerful ship. This ship had a number of firsts. She was the first to have a permanent consignment of Marines and the first to be armed with anti-aircraft guns. She was one of the few warships to serve in both World Wars. Her crew of 1,042 men nicknamed her “The Big T” and she weighed in at 27,000 tons and she was armed with ten inch guns set two to a turret.

In World War One she patrolled the North Sea to bottle up the Kaisers Imperial fleet. In World War Two she was part of the 1942 invasion of North Africa. In 1944 she played an important part in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, even moving in close to the beach to give coving fire to American G.I.s on the beach and she took withering fire from German Guns. After the war she was decommissioned in 1948 to become one of the first floating museums, berthed in Texas.

Perhaps her visit should be honored with a plaque on the pier, or a model of this warship built and displayed at the Ventura County Maritime Museum.

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 – Ojai News & Events

As you walk the meadows, mountains and valleys of Southern California, do you find yourself wishing you knew more about the elusive mushrooms you encounter? Turn your wishing into learning on Saturday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer hosts a workshop in Ojai with acclaimed forager/chef Jess Starwood, author of Mushroom Wanderland: A Forager’s Guide to Finding, Identifying, and Using More Than 25 Wild Fungi!.

Starwood will join Kaufer, author of Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants, at a diverse Ojai habitat that is home to several species of fungi and native plants. Of course, they can’t guarantee which mushrooms they’ll find as that is unpredictable, dependent on rainfall, weather, and other factors. In any case, Starwood will bring dried samples from her pantry to fill in the gaps.

The workshop will start out at 9 a.m. at the Ojai Meadows Preserve for some plant ID and mushroom foraging. At 12 noon the group will move indoors to Fisher Hall at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for a wild food lunch demonstration, followed by more learning in the afternoon. At 3 pm. Kaufer’s mobile bookshop will be open for purchasing either title and many more. The authors will sign their respective books.

This will be Starwood’s only Ojai workshop during mushroom season this year. All three of her 2022 mushroom workshops sold out so those interested are encouraged to act soon if they want to be able to participate in this very special event.

The cost for the workshop, including all materials, is $145. Registration and more information can be found at HerbWalks.com or by calling 805-646-6281. This workshop will go on rain or shine with a change of morning venue in case of a heavy downpour.

In preparation for the upcoming H20 Show at the Ojai Art Center, 24 Pastel Society of the Gold Coast (PSGC) members have been busy creating works of art in various mediums – all in the name of environmental love.

Although this group of artists is generally known for creating beautiful pastel paintings – they are also extremely talented in various mediums and this particular show will showcase their broad range of talent.

Not only are these artists doing this in the name of art, but they want to build awareness as well, through their art, of our most precious resource: water. And in so doing, they will also be raising funds to support the tireless efforts of the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC).

The H20 Show opening will be held Saturday, March 4th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center. Everyone is invited to come meet the artists and bid on some beautiful pieces to support the environment as well as the arts! If you can’t make the reception, H20 will be on display from March 4th through March 29th. The Ojai Art Center is located at 113 So. Montgomery Street in downtown Ojai.

Dignity Health California named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Dignity Health (California) announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit health system committed to advancing health for all people and is dedicated to serving the common good. Newsweek and market data research firm Plant-A Insights looked at 1,000 companies and based their scores on publicly available data, interviews with HR professionals and an anonymous online survey of a diverse pool of employees at companies with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. Respondents were asked questions about corporate culture, working environment and other subjects at both their own companies and others they were familiar with. The survey yielded more than 350,000 company reviews.

“We are honored that Newsweek has recognized our efforts to create a healthcare system that fosters belonging, respect and value for everyone who enters our doors,” said Julie J. Sprengel, President and CEO, CommonSpirit Health Southern California Division, parent company of Dignity Health. “It’s important that our physicians and staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, as we believe it builds trust among our patients which leads to improved outcomes.”

In total, the two CommonSpirit Health California divisions represented in this ranking employ nearly 43,000 individuals that work across different healthcare settings from community hospitals, urgent care clinics to surgery and imaging centers. The communities represented cover highly populated metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles to smaller, suburban communities such as the cities of Woodland and Camarillo.

“California consistently ranks as one of the most diverse states in the country and we’re proud to have made concerted efforts to mirror that diversity within our workforce,” said Shelly Schorer, Interim President and CEO, CommonSpirit Health Northern California Division, parent company of Dignity Health. “It’s motivating to hear of this distinction as it comes on the heels of years of important work – from our launch of medical residency initiatives that expand opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) to being recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index – we are encouraged now more than ever to continue these ongoing advancements.”

In the development of this list, Newsweek aimed to better inform the public of employers who are truly dedicated to Diversity.

“With the word “diversity” attracting so much attention from companies, however, it can be tough for job applicants, customers and potential business partners to tell who is serious about supporting a diverse workforce,” shared Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek.

Newsweek grouped the winning companies by six main economic sectors and 34 industries. The top scoring companies are themselves a diverse list spanning different kinds of businesses.

 

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 – Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com

All Kinds
Zander Alley, 433 E. Main St., Ventura
Sat 2/18: Drowse, Two Brothers, Ian Macphee, Lanayha, VTB

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai
Fri 2/10: Perla Batalla
Sat 2/11: Perla Batalla

Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 2/10: Billy Mac & Friends
Sat 2/11: Mac and D
Tues 2/14: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Fri 2/17: Teresa Russell
Sat 2/18: Déjà vu Too w/ Bob Nichols

Café Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
Wed 2/18: Donna Butler
Fri 2/10: Little Alice
Tues 2/14: Donna Butler
Wed 2/15: Edgar Thatcher
Fri 2/17: Otis Hayes

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 2/10: Katie Shorey
Sat 2/11: Caliente 805
Fri 2/17: Adam and Sam
Sat 2/18: Ignition

The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Thursdays: Glenn Bennet
Sun 2/19: the House Arrest Band

Copper Blues
591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 2/10: Power Syndicate

Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Wed 2/8: Bitchin’ Bajas
Sat 2/11: Vanise Terry Band
Sat 2/18: Queentide, Sam Blasucci

The Dutchess
457 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Thurs 2/16: Natalie Gelman

Feros Ferio Winery
310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sat 2/11: Two Tossers

Four Brix
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
Sun 2/12: Déjà vu Three
Fri 2/17: Inna Rude Mood
Sun 2/19: Moxy Raven

The Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Sat 2/11: Duncan & the Dragon Slayers
Fri 2/17: V.I.P.
Sat 2/18: Steph’s Rockin’ Road Show

The Grape
2733 E. Main St., Ventura
Tues: The Gratitude Jazz Jam
Thurs Happy Hour: Tom Etchart & Friends
Wed 2/8: Jose Antonio Rodriquez (5 pm); Brian Charette Sextet (7 pm)
Thurs 2/9: Chris Golden Quartet
Fri 2/10: vision quartet Feat. Brian Charette and Danny Carey
Sat 2/11: Brian Charette Trio (2 pm); The Doug Webb Group feat. Danny Carey (8 pm)
Wed 2/15: Bill Macpherson’s Third Beat (5 pm); Dean Thomas 4 (7 pm)
Thurs 2/16: Guil Juliao
Fri 2/17: The Chris Smith quartet
Sat 2/18: The Cocoknots (2 pm); Danny Jonokuchi feat. Jacob Scesney (8 pm)

House of Dance
3007 Bunsen Ave., Ventura
Sun 2/19: Phoenyx Big Band

Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Fri 2/10: Pull the Trigger
Sat 2/11: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 2/18: Magnificent Bastards

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 2/10: Jah Los Acoustic
Sat 2/11: One People (2 pm); Vinny Berry (7 pm)
Fri 2/17: Mike Pinto
Sat 2/18: Kimo Moya (2 pm); Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes (7 pm)

Lucky Fools Pub
75 E. High St., Moorpark
Fri 2/17: 24 Strings

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Tues 2/21: Jerry Cantrell

Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Camarillo
Wed 2/8: Robert Van
Fri 2/10: Tour Support
Sat 2/11: Pam and Hollywood
Tues 2/14: Warren Takahashi
Fri 2/17: Jeanne Tatum Trio
Sat 2/18: Michael Falcone

Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 2/11: Breaking Bored
Sun 2/12: Teresa Russell, Stephen Geyer, Coco Roussel & Mama Pat

Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main St., Ventura
Sun 2/12: Camerata Pacifica

Namba Arts
47 S. Oak St., Ventura
Thurs 2/9: Carolyn Sills & Poi Rogers
Fri 2/10: The Listening Room
Fri 2/17: Mary Scholz
Sat 2/18: Modes of Jazz

Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theater
575 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme
Sat 2/18: Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Stalag 13, iDecline, Out of Trust

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant St., Ojai
Sat 2/18: Shuck Brothers (2 pm); TD Lind (6 pm)

Onyx Bistro
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Sat 2/11: Chris Watson
Fri 2/17: George Krikes
Sat 2/18: Jesse Davis

Orozco’s de Ventura
839 E. Front St., Ventura
Saturdays: V.I.P.

Ox and Ocean
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard
Sat 2/11: Jayden Secor

Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Fri 2/10: Brenton Wood, Baby Bash, Frankie J…
Sat 2/11: Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps
Tues 2/14: Cherelle, Howard Hewett & Club Nouveau

Peirano’s on the Terrazzo
204 E. Main St., Ventura
Sun 2/19: Jayden Secor

Rabalais’
861 E. Main St., Santa Paula
Tues 2/21: D.on Darox and the Melody Joy Bakers

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 2/10: Teresa Russell
Sat 2/11: Doc Rogers Band
Fri 2/17: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 2/18: Cinnamon Whiskey

Rubicon Theatre
1006 E. Main St., Ventura
Sat 2/18: Noel Paul Stookey
Sun 2/19: Noel Paul Stookey

San Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Fri 2/17: Spires, Julia Never, Birdbrain

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 2/11: The Robert Heft Band

The Six Chow House
419 E. Main St., Ventura
Wed 2/15: Raised on Vinyl

Topa Topa Brewing
104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 2/15: Davey Miller Jazz

Topa Topa Brewing
341 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Fri 2/17: Dylan Cunningham

The Twist on Main
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Thursdays: Davey Miller Trio
Fri 2/10: Jesse Harris
Sat 2/11: Adam Lenhard (2 pm); Crosscut 805 (8 pm)
Sun 2/12: Toni Jannotta (11 am); Joe Delia (3 pm)
Fri 2/17: Dive Bar Messiahs
Sat 2/18: Mark Masson (2 pm); Jetlemons (8 pm)
Sun 2/19: Ken Devoe (11 am); Bella Lucareli (3 pm)

Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter
Wednesdays: Tribal Me
Fridays: Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera

Ventura Harbor Village
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Sat 2/11: Teresa Russell
Sun 2/12: Latin Touch
Sat 2/18: Surfer Joe Band
Sun 2/19: Lynnzee Fraye

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 2/8: BoDeans, Chris Trapper
Sat 2/11: Mat Kearney
Thurs 2/16: J Boog w/ Likkle Jordee
Fri 2/17: the English Beat
Sun 2/19: Alborosie

The Vine (Sam’s Place)
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Saturdays: Smitty and Julija and Friends
Fri 2/10: Preston Smith
Fri 2/17: Mark Masson

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 2/9: Brandon Ragan
Fri 2/10: The James Broz Band
Sat 2/11: Heft & Wilson
Thurs 2/16: The Pipes
Fri 2/17: Doc Rodgers Duo
Sat 2/18: Charlie Baker
Sun 2/19: Four on the Floor

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 – Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Guess what, Lamb? You’re about to experience a new perspective on a situation you long regarded quite differently. What you learn could open up more opportunities later.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bold Bovine is tempted to charge into a new venture. But it might be best to take things one step at a time so that you know just where you are at any given point.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to go on that fun getaway you’ve been planning. You’ll return refreshed, ready, and, yes, even eager to tackle the new challenge that awaits you.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child loves to fantasize about magical happenings in the early part of the week. But the sensible Crab gets down to serious business by week’s end.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) What goes around comes around for those lucky Leos and Leonas whose acts of generosity could be repaid with opportunities to expand into new and exciting areas of interest.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your concern about your job responsibilities is commendable. But it’s time for you to take some quiet moments to share with someone who has really missed being with you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Aspects favor getting out and meeting new people. And, as a bonus, you might find that some of your newly made friends could offer important business contacts.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might take pride in wanting to do everything yourself. But now’s a good time to ask family members to help with a demanding personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Pay more attention to the possibilities that could come with a workplace change. It could show you the way to make that long-sought turn on your career path.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your need to succeed might overwhelm obligations to your loved ones. Ease up on that workload and into some well-deserved time with family and friends.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Love rules for amorous Aquarians who can make good use of their ability to communicate feelings. Don’t be surprised if they’re reciprocated in kind.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Fishing for compliments? No doubt, you probably earned them. But it’s best to let others believe they were the ones who uncovered the treasure you really are.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your good work flows from an open, generous heart. Nothing makes you happier than to see others happy as well.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.