CAREFUL INSPECTION—Gabriel Roca of San Fernando, above, and his son Gabriel, 13, test out a “roadrailer” type model train car before they buy it at the third Santa Susana Depot Open More...
As expected, there were plenty of fireworks at Monday’s City Council meeting, in particular when it came time for the council to address E-Verify. More...
Banners will soon wave from city light poles in honor of Simi Valley men and women who’ve served their country in the armed forces.
On Monday, the City Council approved the creation of an Armed Forces Banner Program that would thank local troops by name. More...
Simi Valley Hospital recently announced that it will suspend its Transitional Care Center (TCC) services. The intake of new admissions has already stopped.
The center is in the hospital’s old North Campus Building. The 44-bed unit has an average of 16 patients a day. More...
The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County has announced the addition of four new board members who were recently appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. More...
The softball diamonds at Duck Park will be named after a man who served the local park system for nearly three decades.
On Thursday, the board of directors of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District voted to name the recently renovated softball facility at Rancho Simi Community Park after former board member James “Jim” Meredith. More...
Westlake is at the top of the class, but newcomers Oaks Christian and St. Bonnie also contenders
The most highly anticipated Marmonte League football season of all time is finally upon us.
With the addition of Oaks Christian and St. Bonaventure high schools, the Marmonte schedule has never been more daunting—or thrilling. More...
Aug. 20
At E. Cochran Street and Chandler Avenue, a 48-year-old man was arrested for receiving stolen property.
Aug. 21
Officers responded to a report of a theft in the 200 block of Sycamore Grove Street and arrested a 27-year-old man for grand theft. More...
The Rev. Helen Carroll has assumed the position of interim minister at the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Newbury Park while the congregation embarks on a yearlong search for a permanent leader. More...
The California Coastal Commission will present the 26th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day at more than 800 locations throughout the state from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 25. More...
The New West Symphony recently announced the debut of New West Pops, a new series that will be produced concurrently with the New West Symphony’s long-standing Classical Masterpiece Series.
New West Pops will kick off the symphony’s 16th season at 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 19 in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...
Commenting on the environmental impact report for the Simi Valley landfill expansion serves no real point. Once you’ve followed these processes a few times you realize that, like statistics, EIRs can be skewed to prove whatever result is desired. More...
While the debate over E-Verify provided plenty of good political theater (see story on page 1), two actions taken at Monday’s City Council meeting have the potential for much greater impact on the city and its people. More...
LUNCH HOUR—