March 30, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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In the spirit of April Fool's Day, what's the best prank that's ever been pulled on you?
CHRISTINA HAGGARTY, 41 Concrete inspector "My friend and co-worker had me convinced all day that she was pregnant, when she had always told me she'd never get pregnant." More...

For the Record

Daniel Ramirez, the Simi Valley man arrested last week for the murder of Luis Torres, is actually 22 years old, not 23, as was reported in the story. More...

When mayor speaks, people listen

WAITING IN LINE- Linda White, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, was one of more than 250 guests who attended the mayor's State of the City address Friday at the Grand Vista Hotel. See complete story on pages 1 and 2. More...

Revolutionary War brought to life

RED COATS- British soldiers fire on an American regiment during the re-enactment of a critical battle from the Revolutionary War at the Reagan Presidential Library. More...

Easter event starts tomorrow morning at Reagan Library

Games include egg roll, duck walk, and egg and bunny hop races

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will offer the fourth annual Easter Event tomorrow, Saturday, March 31, at the museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Children's games will begin hourly between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. More...

Free program for teens will focus on social change, leadership skills, improv

Straight Up! More...

City filling positions on general plan committee

The city of Simi Valley is now accepting applications to fill five public "at-large" positions on the General Plan Advisory Committee. Service with the committee is expected to last about 18 months. More...

Simi man arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend

A Simi Valley man was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted murder after police responding to a 9 p.m. domestic violence call found a woman stabbed in the head, neck and chest. Sgt. More...

Agencies unite to help children threatened by parents' drug use

Some county youth are exposed to drug manufacturing, authorities say

Several Ventura County public agencies have joined forces in an effort to protect and provide services to children whose lives have been endangered due to drug activity in their homes, including methamphetamine labs. More...

Longtime firefighter spokesman dies at age 60

Joe Luna, a firefighter and longtime spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department, died Monday, March 19 after a battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. More...

Discovery Day a big hit at Moorpark College

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HELP FROM DAD- John Waskewics of Simi Valley helps his 19-month-old daughter, Jenelle, blow a huge bubble during Discovery Day, a children's play day on Saturday at the new facilities of the Moorpark College Child Developm More...

+Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Wayne A. Combs has deployed to Iraq as a member of 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing headquartered in Balad Air Base north of Baghdad. Combs is assigned to the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron. More...

Last call for Girl Scout goodies

The Girl Scouts will host one last cookie sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31 in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, 255 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Complimentary lemonade will be available. More...