February 9, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Homeless forced from camps in the Arroyo Simi

Two dozen transients told to pack up and leave

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District launched a cleanup of the Arroyo Simi on Thursday to eliminate health and safety hazards posed by illegal homeless encampments. More...

Health & Wellness

Are You Hiding?

There appears to be a lot of hiding in relationships these days. By that I mean hiding oneself from the other while making a strong attempt to maintain the appearance of a relationship. More...

Don't be immune to antioxidants, dietician says

It seems there's so much talk these days about antioxidants that it can be somewhat confusing and overwhelming. So here's a quick overview to provide a better understanding of what antioxidants are and how they support your immune system. More...

Business

Low-interest loans offered to small businesses hurt by last month's freeze

Loans will be available to small businesses that are dependent on growers of citrus and other freezeimpacted crops

Assistance is on the way for county businesses that were hit hard when cold temperatures in January destroyed millions of dollars worth of produce. More...

Popular home ownership class adds another session in Simi

Due to demand, the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura has expanded its winter schedule of free educational classes on home ownership to include an additional class in Simi Valley from 7:15 to 8 p.m. More...

Sports

SVHS duo pushes each other toward success

Some wrestlers say a typical practice session is so grueling that it's actually more difficult than Hell Week in football. For Simi Valley High senior grapplers Mikey Murphy and Matt Bruno, that's still not enough. More...

T.O.'s Poppen too much for Pioneers to handle

During Simi Valley High boys' basketball game for first place in the Marmonte League standings Wednesday night, officials ordered fans at Thousand Oaks to remove their green beads. More...

Faith

Religious education conference features speakers, workshops

Event claimed to be 'largest annual catechetical event in the world'

The 39th annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church, will be at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 1 to 4. More...

Local rabbi will lead twoweek tour of the Holy Land

Rabbi Michele Paskow of Simi Valley's Congregation B'nai Emet will lead a twoweek tour of Israel this summer. More...

UCC hosts presentation on evolution and faith

The United Church of Christ in Simi Valley will present "Evolution, Faith and the Human Spirit" as part of its 10 a.m. service Sunday, Feb. 11. Blaine O'Connor and Stewart Bechman will give presentations, followed by a group discussion. More...

On The Town

How's this for irony? One evening last month I spent several hours poring over the American Film Institute's poll to determine the Best 100 Movies of All Time. More...

Late Night Big Band will swing into Town Center Mall this weekend

Simi Valley Town Center will host free performances by a local big band in the mall's center court from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10 and 11. More...

Editorials

Valentine's Day game plan

Here's a good starting point for this year's Valentine's Day: Men, get a clue. Women, lighten up. After eons of trying you'd think that husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend would get it right. More...

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Neighbors

Couple brought together by '94 quake form unshakable bond

Man found soulmate in aftermath of natural disaster

Love is a pledge of selflessness, according to Simi Valley resident Mike Kubeisy, who first bonded with the woman he would later marry, Patricia, after rescuing her from a collapsed apartment building in the aftermath of the January 1994 More...

Appealing to our romantic side

Local merchants offer the giftware of love

Romance was in the Simi air this past week as residents searched for the perfect gift to present to their loved ones on Valentine's Day. More...

Task force considers methods of eliminating gangs

The Simi Valley Gang Task Force, a committee of community leaders and concerned citizens, met Wednesday night to discuss options the city can take in eliminating Simi's gangs. According to Lt. More...

Weaver honored tonight at halftime of Simi-Royal clash

Simi Valley High School will retire the baseball jersey of 2001 alumnus Jered Weaver during halftime of tonight's Royal-Simi boys' basketball game. More...

Community

Millhouse will serve on Metrolink board

Moorpark Councilmember Keith Millhouse was elected vice chairman of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority at a recent agency board of directors meeting. More...

What is your all-time favorite love song?

DAWN SMITH Waitress "'My Wish' by Rascal Flatts." More...

School board vetoes idea for drug abuse committee

The Simi Valley Unified school board "just said no" this week to a proposed drug abuse advisory committee because of what trustees said was a lack of funding. More...

Schools

5 Simi students hope to 'reflect' well at statewide creativity competition

Categories include visual arts, dance and film production

The Simi Valley Unified School District is shining bright with five students from different grade levels nominated to attend the state level Reflections contest. More...

Local high schoolers selected for the semifinals in performing arts contest

The Music Center of Los Angeles County announced 91 high school students who were chosen as performing arts semifinalists for the 19th annual Music Center Spotlight Awards. More...

Sinaloa will play host to 'Transition to Adult Life' fair

Annual event set for this Tuesday

The Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area will present "Transition to Adult Life" annual fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Sinaloa Middle School, 601 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Pets

JUST JAKE - Jake was dumped at a shelter for euthanasia by his owner. He's been up for adoption for two and a half years now. Jake is friendly, sweet, energetic and very lovable. He is an adult dog and needs lots of love. More...

Police

A 20-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana Feb. 1 in the 3900 block of Heritage Oak. A 33-year-old female was arrested and charged with a hit and run Feb. 1 in the 1800 block of E. More...

Family

Make Valentine's Day a family celebration

Traditionally, Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. However, celebrating the day need not be only for those dating or in couples relationships. More...

Big Valentine's Day Gift

A few years ago, I spent $2,000 on my wife for Valentine's Day. In turn, she spent $2,000 on me. My wife and I had never even spent that much money on Christmas gifts or birthday gifts for each other, let alone for Valentine's Day. But why not? More...

Letters

Residents' outcry against Sinaloa Golf Course was justified

I am one of those 32 NIMBYs who was part of the bombardment of the City Council on Monday, Jan. 26, showing my displeasure at the park district's plans to expand the course into a fullon, commercial facility. More...

Congrats to all those involved with bringing universal designs to Simi Valley

Hats off to the City Council, planning commission and the Simi Valley Council for Senior Housing ("Grassroots effort leads to change in Simi building code," Jan. 19). More...

Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

GRANDÉ CANYON- Dick and Madeleine Kolodziej stand in front of Copper Canyon in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, during a November 2006 trip south of the border with a group of fellow Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks Kiwanis. More...

Datebook

FRI, FEB. 9 Play Premiere Student written and directed play, "Melt," opens Newbury Park High School, Performing Arts Center on campus. 7 p.m., today and tomorrow. $5 students, $8 adults. More...

Real Estate

Rick Cobos

Rick Cobos has been recognized by Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office as its top listing agent for November 2006. More...

Judy Lewicki

Judy Lewicki has been commended for her listing and sales production of more than $3 million for the month of January. More...

This Home Has Two Master Suites And A Large Open Floor Plan

This home has two master suites, a large open floor plan, two-car attached garage and a good location in a complex. It needs a little TLC. For more information on this house listed at $309,900, call Dianne Garnett at (805) 230-3349. More...