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. The Simi Valley General Plan is the planning and policy document that guides the long-range de...
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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. Jeff Dominick said officers arrested Matthew Shear, 24, on the scene in the 1900 block of S...
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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.
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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."
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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. The Drug-Endangered Child Program will host a press conference to educ...
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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.
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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. Luna's career with the Ventura County Fire Department spanned more than 32 years. He began his career at the department managing a ...
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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 Development Center.
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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. The "Have a Revolutionary Experience!" event included the opportunity for families to see how soldiers lived, made weapons a...
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      +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. He is a structures journeyman normally assigned to the 146th ...
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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. Youths will compete in their own age group. Games in...
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Free program for teens will focus on social change, leadership skills, improv
      Straight Up! Ventura County, a nonprofit organization focused on community change to reduce underage and binge drinking, will offer an opportunity for young adults ages 15 to 25 to explore the world of reality improv, video and social change theater while making a difference in the...
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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. Cookie buyers will have the opportunity to donate cookies to be sent to soldiers oversea...
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