A nurse whose vehicle was struck by a Simi Valley Police Department patrol car on its way to a pursuit in April 1994 died last month after spending the past 12 years in a coma. More...
President Bush has signed into law provisions championed by U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) that will provide federal grants to local prosecutors to help them prosecute cases stemming from "cold hit" DNA cases, cases where DNA on file matches evidence in a previously unsolved cr More...
A free physical fitness test for anyone age 18 and up is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 12, in Simi Valley for the first area residents who sign up. The test is offered by Extreme Boot Camp Simi Valley, an outdoor fitness program. More...
Alcoa Fastening Systems of Simi Valley awarded a $12,500 grant to the Simi Valley Education Foundation. Jim Vigdor, Alcoa operations manager, delivered the check to the foundation at a recent board meeting. "Alcoa is delighted to part More...
Last year Royal High running back Curtis Marsh ran for 1,608 yards. Fullback Dylenn Ramirez remembers it well, since he had the best seat in the house. More...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its annual Humane Awards. More...
The Barber's Guinea Pig My son, now 3 years old, has developed quite an imagination. I really revel in the fact that my son can wander into imaginary worlds or create imaginary games and beings. As a child, when lonely, I often relied on my imagination to pass time. It's a great tool More...
The Simi Valley Unified School District would be well advised to take advantage of the summer lull and address the ongoing topic of homework and how to make students get the most out of their assignments. Seems like no matter what our teachers do, students and parents will forever be dissa More...
Otto Austel, MD, a member of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley (noontime club), is the recipient of the Rotary Foundation's Distinguished Service Award, the organization's highest recognition that is awarded for exemplary service beyond the district level. Only 50 of these awards are pre More...
FRI., AUG. 11 Westlake Magic Show John Abrams and his "Amazing Animal Magic Show" will entertain at 7 p.m. in the courtyard at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. White Oak Elementary School's Parent Faculty Club will host a pizza and ice cream party, cost $5 More...
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