December 2, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

All six doctors named in misdiagnosis of young woman

The Medical Board of California, reversing an earlier decision, has named all six Kaiser Permanente doctors involved in the misdiagnosis of a San Fernando Valley woman, thanks to the efforts of the woman More...

Health & Wellness

How to cut down on holiday stress

Juggling work, family and other social demands are more than enough during the rest of the year. As the holiday season approaches, trying to fit shopping into your busy schedule can be near impossible. More...

Fragrances can be unhealthful

Americans are enamored with fragrances, and advertisers frequently link fragrances with a desired quality such as More...

Tips to protect yourself against food poisoning

A century ago, food-borne diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera were common. Even though improvements in food safety have conquered these illnesses, many food-borne diseases are still causing harm today. More...

Sports

Royal boys’ cross-country team makes it back-to-back state titles

Highlander girls finish 10th at State Meet; Simi Valley

The celebration continues this week after the Royal Highlanders won the California Interscholastic Federation Division I state title for the second consecutive year. More...

Win over Oak Park puts Grace Brethren football squad in semifinals Saturday

Grace Brethren is headed to the CIF-SS Div. XI semifinals to play San Jacinto after coming from behind to beat Oak Park, 28-19, last Friday night. More...

Nobody asked me, but: Kudos to the Oak Park High girls More...

On The Town

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Simi Valley Cultural Center to offer holiday programs

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is offering a number of holiday programs this month. All performances will be at the center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Simi Valley gospel/jazz group to perform in Hollywood

Tarnita Carter and The Musicians In Praise will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4 at Cabrini More...

Editorials

Ventura County falls far short of goals on affordable housing

Disturbing news came to light recently from the Cabrillo Economic Development Corp., a nonprofit affordable housing developer based in Ventura County. More...

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Real Estate

Dilbeck Realtors Kicks Off Annual ‘Share The Spirit Toy Drive’ to Benefit Local Needy Children

Once again, Dilbeck Realtors GMAC is kicking off its annual Share the Spirit Toy Drive, which benefits the local ToysFor-Tots campaign. More...

Judy Lewicki

Judy Lewicki has once again been commended for her recent and year-to-date listing and sales production. More...

Entertainer’s Backyard With Pool, Spa, Firepit and Covered Patio

The Ovdat Team of Re/ Max on the Boulevard Estates is delighted to present their newest listing More...

City will clean up 15 vacant lots, charge cost to owners

People annoyed by 15 weedand debris-filled vacant lots may be relieved to know the city council took action last week to clean them up. More...

A season for giving

VOLUNTEERS SERVE 15th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER More...

Community

City to update development codes

Residents who use certain city services may find the process easier to understand and some procedures streamlined. More...

Council on Aging has good fundraising month

The Council on Aging (COA), the volunteer committee appointed and charged by the city council with filling the recreation and social needs of the elderly at the Simi Valley Senior Center, raised twice as much money in October as it did More...

Neighborhood Council approves plans for four townhomes

Instead of looking at a dated 1950s ranch-style house, residents of Patricia Avenue could soon be seeing modern Spanishstyle homes. Neighborhood Council Two recently approved a developer More...

Schools

Holiday boutique rescheduled

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the PTA-sponsored Holiday Boutique at Hollow Hills Fundamental School will be Mon. through Wed., Dec. 12 through 14, one day shorter than originally advertised. More...

Members sought for bond oversight committee

The board of education for the Simi Valley Unified School district is looking for volunteers to serve on the bond oversight committee to monitor expenditures, provide accountability and report to the community on the progress of bond projects. More...

Police

The loss was $9,200 when someone broke into a vehicle and stole a Kirby vacuum cleaner between 10 p.m. Nov. 17 and 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in the 2200 block of First Street. More...

Faith

Exhibit of nativity scenes created to help the homeless

More than 500 nativity scenes will be on display from Fri. through Sun., Dec. 9 to 11, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. Called More...

Christian martyr to be honored at CLU

The Sankta Lucia Christmas Festival will be presented at 10 a.m. Wed., Dec. 7 in Samuelson Chapel on the California Lutheran University campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Family

Be a Santa to a senior during the holidays

The Simi Valley/Ventura County office of Home Instead Senior Care, provider of nonmedical home care and companionship for older adults, has teamed with Simi Valley Care Center, Simi Valley Senior Center, Simi Oasis (Catholic Charities), More...

Two special Christmas trees on display at Strathearn Park

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum has two special Christmas trees in the Visitor Center. One tree, as well as the park, is decorated with a Feliz Navidad theme. More...

Zonta Club helps fund girls’ soccer

The Zonta Club of the Conejo Valley Area recently donated $1,000 to help fund the Simi Valley Soccer Club Eclipse. Club members also attend the games to help mentor the girls. More...

Datebook

FRI., DEC. 2 A Special Blessing Gateway Church, 29646 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: Christmas babysitting blessing is from 6 to 10 p.m. Free babysitting, free pizza and popcorn. Reservations are required: (818) 889-4147, ext. 13 More...