Police are on the lookout for a man who attempted to abduct two girls as they were walking northbound in the 2200 block of Shasta Way in Simi Valley at about 7 p.m., April 24. According to police reports, a 10yearold girl and her 12yearold friend were walking past a newer model silver pickup truck which was stopped near the exit of one of the business driveways. More...

The human foot is a marvel of biomechanical engineering that most people take for granted until the system breaks down. The average person will walk the equivalent of twice around the world in a lifetime. More...

At 18, American teens can assume control of their legal and financial futures. Yet they need to understand that slip-ups now can affect their futures for years to come, according to Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling agency. More...

Four Simi Valley elementary schools will begin the 2007-08 school year with new principals, according to a report this week from the school district. Of the four administrators given new assignments, only one- Kathy Roth, currently assistant principal at Simi Valley High- is not already serving as a principal in Simi Valley Unified. More...

Last season the boys' golf team at Royal High completed the best season in the history of the Marmonte League. The Highlanders qualified for the CIFSouthern Section tournament and placed ninth in the finals. This year the Highlanders may be even better. More...

CUTIE PIE- Kayley is a loving, playful 7-year-old who is accustomed to being queen of the house. She's not a barker, but will alert you if she hears a noise outside. Come see her and all her friends this Saturday at PetSmart Simi Valley between noon and 4 p.m. More...

A 29-year-old male was arrested April 19 in the 600 block of Los Angeles Avenue after causing serious bodily injury to another person. He was charged with battery. On April 20 in the 3900 block of Cochran Street a 27-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and possession with the intent to sell. More...

Editor's note: This is the first installment of a biweekly series highlighting different Simi Valley houses of worship, exploring the congregations' beliefs and prac tices and their views on life and salvation in general. More...

As firefighters advise homeowners to prepare for a long and difficult fire season throughout many of the western states, the Humane Society of the United States urges residents to prepare now for the possibility of evacuation, and that includes preparing to take their pets with them. More...

The elderly Brewster sisters are charming, generous- and deadly. Camarillo Community Theatre retreads the 1941 golden oldie, "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring, a comedy that makes murder fun. The peaceful Brewster mansion in Brooklyn is home to spinster sisters Abby (Juanita Seavey) and Martha (Trish Beasley). They're loved by the community for their kind acts. More...

Simi Valley must thank you for the recently finished sound wall construction from Sycamore to Erringer's north side. Being a long time coming, it is greatly appreciated. Noise from flying cars speeding by has been cut back tremendously. We can barbecue without all that harsh noise and carry on a conversation without shouting to each other. More...

Get up at 5 a.m. and, if you're disciplined, do a few reps of exercise. Jump into the shower. Dry your hair. Finish up with the bathroom. Eat breakfast. Feed the pets. If there's time, organize your day while catching up on the weather and news. If you have children- multiply by X. More...

If anyone knows the challenge of working gang detail, it's Sgt. Darin Muehler, who nearly 10 years ago became the first Simi Valley gang enforcement officer in the department's newly created Special Problems section. More...

FRI., APRIL 27 Plenty Of Chuckles Agoura High School Comedy Sportz team hosts Grated interactive improv comedy show, G Building on campus, 28545 Driver Ave. Junior varsity team 6 p.m., varsity 7 p.m. $5 general admission, $3 students with ASB card. Pizza, refreshments sold at intermission. (818) 879-6542. More...

A lot of people have big home improvement projects on their wish lists. Maybe you want to build a deck, pressure wash the house exterior, or finally take care of that backyard drainage problem. If you've gone so far as to take bids from contractors, you were likely shocked by their quotes, but don't let that stand in the way of getting the job done. More...