MACH 4 MAMA- Despite being four and a half months pregnant, Stephanie Russell of Simi Valley is at the controls of a late 1950s T34 initial trainer at the Camarillo Air Show. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
GoldCoastNewswire.com teamed with AssistingU.com to apply state-of-the-art publishing platform to meet publicity needs for smallto mid-size businesses. More...
Larry Snider has been named district general agent for the northwest Los Angeles and Ventura counties sales district of Colonial Supplemental Insurance. More...
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...
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...
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
Westlake High head football coach Jim Benkert is sick and tired of doing work around the house in December. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...