August 25, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Missing Simi woman found dead in the desert

The body of Renee Fox, a 25year-old Simi Valley mother, was discovered and identified last week near the town of Bishop in the desert of Inyo County, Calif. More...

Health & Wellness

Ventura County Agency on Aging seeks proposals for senior health projects

In its ongoing effort to promote senior health and fitness, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging will be funding health screenings and physical fitness activities. More...

Back to school oral health exam

As millions of children head back to school, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics remind parents to include an oral health assessment by a dentist as part of the routine back-to-school health examination. More...

Alternative therapies to be discussed

The Cancer Control Society, a nonprofit educational organization, will sponsor the 34th annual Cancer Convention from Sat. to Mon., Sept. 2 to 4 (Labor Day weekend) at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Terrace Pkwy., Universal City. More...

Schools

Dip into water for a hands-on lesson plan

Parents and teachers can join forces in the pursuit of learning through a "fin"tastic program. When parents are aware of what their children are learning at school, it makes it easier for them to get involved in the education process. More...

Supply-side economics

THE NEXT STEP- Kathie Hoogoian, left, assists Stephanie Conley and her son Daniel, 14, a freshman at Simi Valley High School, as they purchase supplies. A long lineup of other families stood behind them, waiting their turn. More...

Tips to find the right private school

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. The process can be challenging, but with a little research and initiative, you'll find a school that's a great match for your child. More...

Police

Police arrested a suspect for domestic violence at 1:45 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 3500 block of Monticello Avenue. More...

Police continue to search for clues related to sexual assault

Detectives are continuing to investigate an alleged late-night sexual assault that occurred two weeks ago in the parking lot of a gas station in Simi Valley. More...

On The Town

Speaker to discuss women and Islam

Language and Philosophy of Peace is an independent More...

Walking against pornography

American Mothers Inc. will host a 5K Fun Walk/Run to fight against pornography tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 26 starting at 8 a.m. at Rancho Madera Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley. Participants may register from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. More...

Chorus seeks more singers

The Villages Voices Chorale will host open auditions beginning Sun., Aug. 27 for its holiday concert season. More...

Neighbors

Painter juxtaposes icons with imagination in Simi studio

Like many baby boomers, Nelson De La Nuez spent much of his young life plopped down on various living room carpets, mesmerized by the only recently discovered magic of color TV. More...

Datebook

FRI., AUG. 25 'Bell, Book and Candle' Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport) presents the romantic comedy with a witchcraft theme, "Bell, Book and Candle," tonight through Sun., Sept. 24. More...

Mayor, two council members face no challengers

For the first time in the 34-year history of Simi Valley, all three City Council candidates will run unopposed in November's general election. More...

Owners of killed tiger sign plea bargain

Despite insisting multiple times that they didn't own the tiger killed in the Tierra Rejada Valley early last year, Gert "Abby" Hedengran and his wife, Roena "Emma" Hedengran, reportedly plan to plead guilty to charges related to More...

Community

There's nothing like networking

MEGA MIXER- Simi Hills Gracious Retirement Living's marketing manager John Stauffer and Home Health Care case manager Julie Mohr engage in a discussion at last week's Mega Mixer put on by the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Regional Chamber of Commerce. More...

Lone challenger seeks seat on Rancho Simi park board

Gene "Hoss" Hostetler and James L. "Jim" Meredith are running for reelection to the board of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District. More...

Simi man faces felony charge in filing of forged documents

Aubulghasem Ahmadpour, 56, of Simi Valley, was arrested recently at his residence on felony charges of filing forged documents with an intent to defraud. More...

Business

Online newswire helps local businesses publicize

GoldCoastNewswire.com teamed with AssistingU.com to apply state-of-the-art publishing platform to meet publicity needs for smallto mid-size businesses. More...

Chamber member receives promotion

Larry Snider has been named district general agent for the northwest Los Angeles and Ventura counties sales district of Colonial Supplemental Insurance. More...

Zpizza comes to Simi

Zpizza, a 20-year-old gourmet pizza chain out of Laguna Niguel, has opened a restaurant at 2902-B Tapo Canyon Road in the Kohl's/Borders shopping center in Simi Valley. More...

Sports

Way to roll, kid

BOWLING FOR HUMANITY- Larry Williams, of Keller Williams Realty, gives his daughter Rachel, 5, a high five during a Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County fundraising event sponsored by the Simi Valley/Moorpark Association of Realtors at Bru More...

Westlake High head football coach Jim Benkert is sick and tired of doing work around the house in December. More...

Natural born leader

The head coach of Simi Valley High girls' volleyball team, Ryan Meek, will be putting a lot of pressure on senior Shakila Balkhi to perform well for his team this year. Unfortunately for Simi's opponents, Balkhi thrives on pressure. More...

Faith

Local temple to host family Shabbat

Congregation B'nai Emet will have a special Family Shabbat program for people of all ages on Fri., Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. More...

Evangelical News offers informative website

Evangelical News announced recently the availability of the new search facility for its website, www.evangelicalnews.org. More...

Columns

"Snakes on a Plane"

"Snakes on a Plane" is a wickedly, deliciously, delightfully bad flick-the kind of movie that's almost so bad it's great. This More...

Editorials

Back to school, spending money go hand-in-hand

It's Aug. 24. Do you know where your summer went? In another week, kids will be back at school, days will be getting shorter and traffic will snarl at every campus. More...

Gallegly's "cold hit" DNA bill gets presidential approval

D.A. says new legislation could impact 300 unsolved homicide cases in Ventura County

President Bush has signed into law provisions championed by U.S. Rep. More...

For the Record

In last weeks' Letters section a submission by local dentist Josie Dovidio, DDS, was titled "Dentist gives his approval of fluroide." This was incorrect. Dr. Dovidio is a woman. More...

Real Estate

Tastefully Renovated Townhome

You are invited to come have a look at this tastefully renovated townhome, just one block from the lake in Westlake Village. More...

Diantha Shaffer

Dilbeck Realtors announces the association of Diantha Shaffer in the Westlake Village office. More...

Bonnie Kronfeld

Complete Marketing Advantage (CMA) welcomes Bonnie Kronfeld as its newest member. More...