Rider dies on new motorcycle

Jeffery Montgomery, 33, died from severe head trauma suffered during a motorcycle accident at 4:50 p.m. on May 2 in the rear parking area of the Indian Oaks Apartments in Simi Valley where Montgomery lived. More...

Building Safety Week declared in Simi Valley

To increase public awareness and promote the understanding and importance of building safety, the Simi Valley City Council has issued a proclamation declaring May 7 through 13 Building Safety Week 2006. More...

Man pleads guilty in sexual assault

Former Los Angeles Police Department Officer George Julian Stan, 38, pleaded guilty to 15 felony counts of sexual assault on seven male minors. All of the charged offenses took place at Stan's residence in Simi Valley. More...

Five area schools win $1,000 grants to buy equipment, enhance arts programs

Theater League has announced the winners of the 2006 High School Grant Program. Five high school performing arts departments received grants of $1,000 in support of their musical theater curricula. More...

Zonta Club donates to literary program

The Zonta Club of the Conejo Valley Area recently donated $1,200 to support the Dual Literacy Program at Justin Elementary School in Simi Valley. More...

Police arrested a suspect for driving a stolen vehicle, burglary, possession of drugs and driving with a suspended license at 10:15 a.m. April 23 in the 700 block of Margo Drive. More...

Heritage Square hosts family fun day

"A Family Day of Fun at Heritage Square" will be presented from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., May 6 at Heritage Square, 715 S. "A" St., in downtown Oxnard between Seventh and Eighth streets and "A" and "B" streets. More...

Family Shabbat coming

Congregation B'nai Emet will host its monthly Family Shabbat service at 7 p.m. tonight, Fri., May 5, followed by an Oneg Shabbat dessert reception and Israeli dancing at 8 p.m. More...

Simi Valley Houses of Worship

Bridge Community Church, Rev. David Wilkinson, 1925 Royal Ave., (805) 520-5802. More...

Dick Van Dyke stars in benefit concert

For the fifth year, comedian Dick Van Dyke will star in a benefit concert for local high school choral programs at 4 p.m. Sun., May 14 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Countywide Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks. More...

Royal students get 'Footloose'

The Royal Drama Players will present the musical "Footloose" at 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., May 11, 12 and 13, in the multipurpose room of Royal High School at 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley.Refreshments will be available. More...

Bookstore hosts program to promote good manners

Simi Valley elementary school children are invited to Manners I. Care, The Traveling Show, the fun-filled puppet "extravaganza," at 7 p.m. Fri., May 12 at the Simi Valley Borders book store, 2910 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Graduation: A milestone of stress and enlightenment

As Simi Valley parents scramble to ready themselves-and their children-for graduation, the days become filled with endless to-do lists. Pay for prom, get the proper clothes, make sure the kids get to their event and home safe again. More...

Neta and Tom Foste

Prudential California Realty welcomes the veteran team of Tom and Neta Foster to the Thousand Oaks Regional Office. The Fosters recently moved to the Conejo Valley to continue their real estate career of more than 30 combined years. More...