The Simi Valley City Council adopted an ordinance Monday establishing an urgency moratorium that prohibits the closure or conversion of mobile home parks in the city for the next 45 days. The moratorium affects the seven mobile home parks in Simi Valley, which comprise more than 8... More...

Livingston Memorial Foundation of Westlake Village has presented grants totaling $406,000 to 33 Ventura County nonprofit organizations for medical- and health-related issues during its 2007-08 grant year. More...

FRI., MAY 9 American Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers will dance 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. American dance "Mega Mambo" taught. For all ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...

Simi Valley Harley-Davidson was established in 2003 during Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary year. The dealership has just celebrated its fifth anniversary. More...

To keep pace with rising costs of food, gas and labor, Simi Valley Unified School District will charge students more for breakfast and lunch next year. The district will also charge families more for hometoschool transportation fees. More...

The Marmonte and Sunset leagues have a date with destiny. When the CIFSouthern Section Division I boys' volleyball playoffs begin tonight, the Marmonte's top three teams- Royal, Thousand Oaks and Agoura- will all be playing against Sunset League opponents. More...

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WHAT A FACE- Scout, is a large, happy-go-lucky 1-year-old tan Labrador mix. His friendly, energetic, playful, puppylike behavior needs training and love. Scout can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter; ask for ID No. 418775. Occasionally pets have alread... More...

On May 1, a 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on the corner of Stearns Street and the 118 Freeway. A 32-year-old man was arrested on the corner of Barnard and Stearns streets and charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol M... More...

With loving care, people who lost a loved one in the Holocaust created fabric squares for a quilt. Each square is unique. Each one tells a story of tragedy and hope. On Sunday, the dedication of the Mount Sinai Shoah Quilt of Memory was part of the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day held a... More...

My 4-year-old son wanted to write a special message to his mommy for Mother's Day, so he dictated his thoughts to me and I wrote them down as follows: Mommy, I love you very much for Mother's Day. I love you every day because I always want to be happy, and you always make me happy. More...

Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow Rated: PG13 (mostly bloodless action violence) Running time: 125 minutes Best suited for: superhero fanatics Least suited for: More...

Why is it that everyone who is for open borders continually confuses illegal aliens with immigrants? They are not the same. Immigrants have come to this country through proper channels. They do not sneak across the border or overstay a visa. More...

It doesn't seem fair. For all they do, only one day of the year is set aside to recognize moms. A week seems more appropriate. But then again, most busy moms don't have more than 15 minutes, let alone a week, to take a well-deserved bow and collect the multiple "thank-yous" they so rich... More...

Alexandrina Petrescu has countless stories to tell. The 83-year-old Simi Valley resident lived under communist rule in Romania for nearly half her life. She remembers the constant persecution of civilians, the lack of political freedom and the deaths of thousands during the anticommunist... More...

This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths plus an office and a loft. The double door hardwood entry opens to the 2-story formal living and dining rooms. More...