In this issue of Beyond we look at Family from several different vantage points. We get a glimpse of the first family of Camarillo, those who rode the tide of development through the rancho period into the baby stages of cityhood.
We also look at the roots and the wings that parents strive to provide to their children, especially in that crucial time when the chicks are preparing to leave the nest and head to college. And if you think there’s an easy answer to that one, think again.
We meet grandparents who have redefined family, pulling in the ranks to raise their grandson after his mother’s untimely death. We also meet a family whose legacy is music—it must be in their genes. Both grandmother and granddaughter have found their voices on the stage.
On the lighter side, if you are looking for fun things to do this summer, we’ve gathered more local, family-friendly activities than you could ever partake of in one season. We hope you’ll have a great time trying to make your way th