July 22, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

In the event of catastrophy, teams ready to roll

Although terrorist attacks are making world news, Simi Valley residents are more likely to face natural disasters, according to Randy White, emergency coordinator for Simi Valley. More...

Health & Wellness

You, too, can get rid of your eyeglasses

As a result of technological advances in LASIK surgery, people with cloudy vision no longer have to deal with glasses or contact lenses. Dr. More...

‘Y’ offers free family swimming

The public is invited to participate in free family swim sessions this summer at the Simi Valley YMCA at 3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Volunteers with rheumatoid arthritis sought

A UCLA-led research team seeks 80 volunteers with rheumatoid arthritis for a study comparing the effects of tai chi chih versus relaxation therapy on a patient More...

Police

The loss was $53,875 when a thief stole stereo equipment, tools, power tools and other items between 8 p.m. July 9 and 11:50 a.m. July 10 in the 800 block of Chambers Lane. More...

On The Town

If Tom Cruise has the intensity of a Jedi knight, then Owen Wilson has the bodacious audacity of Jabba the Hutt, and rarely has the Dark Side been this much fun. More...

Winery to host Taste of Ventura

Leeward Winery will host the annual More...

Datebook

FRI., JULY 22

Cops Host Charity Gala Cops 4 Causes Aloha Charity Gala from 4 to 10 p.m. at Aloha Steak-house, on California Street Promenade in Ventura More...

Real Estate

Private Lot Backs to Open Space

This 1-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath remodel on a huge private lot backs to open space. More...

Updated Cul-de-Sac Home with Deck

This immaculate 3bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been completely updated and is set in an ideal cul-de-sac location close to everything. The home has great curb appeal with a stamped concrete driveway plus well-manicured landscaping. More...

South of the Boulevard

This South of the Boulevard 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, tumbled marble counters and stainless appliances. The great room showcases a fireplace and More...

Three-story office building clears first hurdle

A developer More...

Local man, 75, sentenced to life in prison

Robert Sorrells, 75, was recently sentenced to 32 years to life in the California Department of Corrections for the July 24, 2004 murder of Arthur DeLong and attempted murder of Edward Sanchez. More...

Music program to host carnival

Things are looking up for the beleaguered music program at Simi Valley High School. More...

Community

CLOSING?—

The Enchanted Way Nursery at the corner of First Street and Enchanted Way n Simi Valley might either close or move. A developer wants to build a three-story office building at the site. More...

Deadline approaching for Citizens Police Academy applicants

The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) will offer the 12-week Citizens Police Academy from 6 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Thurs., Aug. 25 at the Police Department More...

You’re hurt or ill: Do you go to an emergency room or to urgent care?

While playing a weekend game of driveway hoops, you roll your ankle and a sharp pain rockets up your leg. In a few moments, your throbbing ankle has begun to swell and you figure it More...

Sports

The Dead Strokes take aim at Vegas

Simi locals compete on a eight-ball team out of Moorpark Billiards

With 230 different teams and over 1,500 members, the South Coast chapter of the American Poolplayers More...

Family

Spectacular Haunted House to debut this October at Janss Marketplace in T.O.

Halloween fanatics might start preparation for their haunted houses in September or maybe even in August. But two years early? More...

Editorials

Help your kids stay out of trouble

Every year, cops remind us that kids can get into trouble during summer break. More...

Your state legislators in action

McClintock vows to help property owners against eminent domain

State Sens. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) and Dean Florez (D-Shafter) joined with other top-ranking California lawmakers recently to introduce a state constitutional amendment that would limit California More...

Strickland health bill signed by governor

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law earlier this week legislation authored by state Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) that increases access to immunizations for senior citizens. More...