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May 4th, 2007
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Torres murder suspect linked to 2003 killing

One Simi Valley homicide investigation became two last week as local police identified three men- one of whom is already awaiting trial for another murder- as the perpetrators of the 2003 shooting death of Simi resident Angel Luevano, 30. More...

Grand jury finds shortcomings in ranger program

A Ventura County grand jury thinks the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District not only ought to do a better job of keeping track of crimes committed on its properties but should also make those statistics available to the public in an annual report. More...

 Community
•Countywide fire sprinkler ordinance now in effect
A new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler protection in new homes and businesses went into effect in Ventura County on May 1. The new Ordinance 25 does not require retrofitting for sprinklers in pre-existing buildings. However, if any renovations increase a home's floor space... More...
•Roper reaches a decade as fire chief
•Acorn photographer recognized by CNPA
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 Health & Wellness
•Seminar shares latest breakthroughs in fight against Parkinson's
The goal of the informational seminar on Parkinson's disease at the Simi Valley Senior Center on Saturday was to give the more than 50 in attendance additional knowledge about the disease, practical suggestions for living with it and a measure of hope. More...
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 Datebook
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FRI., MAY 4 Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. American couple dance "Billy Bayou," Bulgarian line dance, "Dobrudjanska Pandela." Wear soft shoes. $3. (818) 5919078, hobn... More...
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 Business
•Super Suppers offers families convenient meal options
Super Suppers of Simi Valley will open tomorrow, Saturday, May 5, in the Simi Valley Plaza. The store is owned and operated by Cimberli Tadeo and Emmy Sundeen of Simi Valley. Super Suppers is a studio kitchen where customers assemble up to a month's worth of ... More...
•Cal Oaks State Bank hires new VP
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 Schools
•Church plays host to teen art show
In a candlelit room aptly called The Underground, shadows from the crowd dance on compelling photographs and modern paintings, and Friday night conversations hum a melody of sophisticated chatter. A fire blazes at the entrance, lighting up the Sonrise Christian ... More...
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•New scholarships available to local students
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 Sports
•Hard slide lifts Highlander baseball team over Simi Valley
Although Simi Valley High head coach Matt La Belle was hoping Royal junior Mike Vinyard barreled into second base illegally in the eighth inning on Wednesday, it was the crosstown rival Highlanders that slid past the Pioneers in the Marmonte League standings. More...
•Three-peat for Meister
•RHS softball team looking to rebound from loss
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 Pets
•Rescued pit bull's amazing story only missing a proper ending
Buddy may not know it, but despite the fact that he's spent part of his life as a stray and is currently without a permanent home, he's a lucky dog. After being abandoned by his owners, Buddy, a 2-year-old pit bull, was adopted from the county shelter by the no... More...
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 Police
•Police see spike in vehicle break-ins
The Simi Valley Police Department is notifying the citizens of Simi Valley of a recent increase in thefts from vehicles at night. Most of the vehicles have been parked on the street or on driveways and have been left open or unlocked, making them easy targets f... More...
•7-11 struck by armed robber
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 Faith
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"For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to be gin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business- time still to be served, a debt to be paid. More...
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 Family
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Life with a pacemaker I've had a pacemaker for more than two months. My family life seems to be back to normal. I've had to see my cardiologist a couple of times to see how I'm doing since the installation. I'm amazed at the pacemaker technology. More...
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 On The Town
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"Hot Fuzz" Directed by: Edgar Wright Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy Rated: R (for mildly risqué humor) Running time: 122 minutes Best suited for: fans of the MTV-fueled, More...
•Applicants wanted for Cultural Arts Commission
•Open air concert at Simi Town Center
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 Letters
•New stoplights at Olsen and Highway 23 making Simi drivers red
I was happy to hear the Simi Valley City Council discussing the new lights at Olsen Road and the 23 Freeway. These stoplights have succeeded in making an already bad commute worse. In the mornings they have backed up Olsen Road all the way into Wood Ranch and now ... More...
•Public input is vital to landfill expansion process
•In response to letter targeting Faith columnist
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 Editorials
•Buckle up your greenbelts: the Reagan belongs in Simi
There's no debating it: the Ronald Reagan PresidentialLibrary and Museum should fall under the jurisdiction of the city of Simi Valley. More...
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 Real Estate
•Private Upper Level Unit With Views
This second-story unit is private with views. The light decor includes newer appliances and upgrades, plus a large, covered balcony and elevator access. At least one resident must be 55 years old or older. More...
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