FRI., NOV. 18 Tree Lighting Celebration The Promenade at Westlake lights up its massive holiday tree, complete with a holiday show featuring musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa Claus and a fireworks finale. Pre-show festivities include strolling entertainment, kids’ activities and a Holiday Market featuring treats from restaurants and retailers. 5 p.m. preshow, 7:30 p.m.
SAT., NOV. 19 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Clinical social worker Pam Farkas will give a talk for survivors. Groups for people who have lost a loved one to suicide also will meet. 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19, Engaged Therapy, 2625 Townsgate Road, Ste. 210, Thousand Oaks. Information: pamfarkas.lcsw@yahoo.com or Mike Matthew at
The endangered coho salmon of Central California are again finding their way up the tiny creeks of Marin County to spawn after heavy rains and a dam removal.
Recent heavy rainfall allowed coho salmon to navigate past culverts, which are often an obstacle, meaning they could make their way to the creeks for the first time in almost two decades.