Bereavement groups help heal those left behind

The HOPE Unit Foundation for Bereavement, Loss and Transition has been serving the greater Los Angeles area since the 1970s. The acronym HOPE stands for Hope, Opportunities, Participation and Education. More...

Senior nutrition program has community support

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging recently announced its intention to renew contracts with its Senior Nutrition Program service provider partners for fiscal year 2006-07, which began July 1 and will continue through June 30, 2007. More...

Bone marrow drive announced

A bone marrow drive is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun., July 30 at theSimi Valley Presbyterian Church,4832 Cochran St.,Simi Valley. More...

Splish splash, they're having a blast

KEEPING COOL- From left, Nickey Diorio, 5, and his sister Andraya, 8, are tossed into the air by Devin Noe, 18, and Josh Cohen, 17, at the pool in Rancho Simi Community Park. All four are Simi Valley residents. More...

Dallas Cowboys return to Ventura County

The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Ventura County and will open training camp Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m. at the River Ridge Athletic Field in Oxnard. Training camp practice sessions are free for the public, but parking fees apply. More...

Simi Valley club teams play well at Islands Classic Soccer Tournament

The World Cup has come and gone, but large groups of athletes and fans are still getting together for soccer tournaments. More...

Church offers family fun night

The Bridge Community Church of Simi Valley invites the public to a free family fun film night tomorrow, Sat., July 29, starting with a free barbecue at 6 p.m. More...

Synagogue to host carnival

Congregation B'nai Emet will host a Members Carnival Sun., Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Campus site, 3050 Kadota St. in Simi Valley. More...

Live entertainment arriving at Town Center in August

The Simi Valley Town Center will present live performances in jazz, swing, Dixieland and Latin music from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from Aug. 1 through Sept. 7. More...

Conservancy will present 'Peter Pan'

The Simi Arts Conservatory Ensemble will present its summer musical, "Peter Pan," in the multipurpose room of Royal High School in Simi Valley. More...

See Elvis at a 'Dive In' movie

Elvis Presley sings "Rocka-Hula Baby" in "Blue Hawaii" at the "Dive In" Movies from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., July 29 at the Rancho Simi Community Park Pool in Simi Valley. More...

Learned a lot from guest speaker at American Buddhist Cultural Center

I was fortunate enough to be at a presentation last night, July 25, at the American Buddhist Cultural Center that dealt with students and alcoholism. The speaker, More...

The battle for affordable housing may already be lost

According to a grand jury report released last month, demand far exceeds supply when it comes to affordable housing in Ventura County. More...

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Governor makes huge allocation to California State Parks to help repair infrastructure

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California legislators have allocated $250 million to California State Parks for the task of critical infrastructure repair. More...

FRI., JULY 28 Make Way for 76 Trombones Cabrillo Music Theatre presents "The Music Man," the story of a charming con artist, the town he tries to con, and the demure librarian who captures his heart. Shows are at 8 p.m. More...

Toni Hanson

Calling all four-legged friends and their companions, it's time for the ninth annual Pooch Parade on Sun., July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park. More...

Kim Gill

An award-winning real estate professional for more than a decade, Kim Gill sells Southern California's finest real estate. She has had a highly successful career, as was evidenced at the company's annual awards banquet. More...