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July 13th, 2007
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Sliding for St. Rose
WEE HEE! - David Torres, 12, left, and Jesse Wisnesky, 12, both of Simi Valley, enjoy a shrieking good ride down a huge slide at the annual St. Rose of Lima Carnival on Saturday. (inset) Annika Gnesda, 3, and sister Kate, 7, of Chico fly around and around on a big green dragon. See page 15 for add... More...
D.A. not ready to file charges against accused Simi doc

A doctor at Simi Valley Hospital who was arrested on charges of sexual assault was released Tues day from Ventura County Main Jail on his own recognizance after the district attorney's office said it was not ready to file charges against him. More...

Advice on protecting your home from a wildfire

A Wildfire Action Plan brochure has been created by the Ventura County Fire Department to give residents practical advance planning tips and tools while firefighters remain on high alert for the next big blaze. "Residents are active players. More...

 Community
•Residents take precautions in case of fire
In the wake of one of the driest years in recent history, Simi Valley firefighters and residents alike are beginning to take precautions and prepare for the worst. "The engine companies have already been doing their inspections," said Fred Ponce, a spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Depa... More...
•Acorn Bits
•Senior center offers place to chill
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 Health & Wellness
•Speaker will discuss universal healthcare
Penny Strowger, director of healthcare for All/One Care Now Ventura County, will be the featured speaker discussing universal healthcare at the Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic club meeting Wednesday, July 18 in the Simi Valley Library's community room. More...
•Connecting
•Chinese Medicine Works opens in Newbury Park
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., JULY 13 Be Our Guest City of Westlake Village TGIF presents "Broadway Night," City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Roxy's Famous Deli sells $5 dinner at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Cabrillo Music Theater presents scenes from "Beauty and the Beast." Children may wear costumes, bring tea cup for Bell... More...
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 Business
•Simi used as 'launch pad' for AT&T's new U-verse
A recent state law allowing the California Public Utilities Commission to approve statewide video franchises has made it possible for Simi Valley residents to receive digital television as an alternative to cable or satellite. More...
•Mall names new head of marketing
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 Schools
•Kiwanis gives Hope of America awards
The Simi Valley Kiwanis Club recently presented the 2007 Hope of America Award to students in 25 Simi Valley public schools and five private schools. Awards are given to students in grades six or eight. More...
•Teacher raises bar of expectations
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 Sports
•Area softball, baseball players make state teams
The 2007 All-State teams for baseball and softball have been released by CalHiSports.com. Making the All-State Softball First Team were Camarillo High senior pitcher Lindsey Dean and Oaks Christian senior Taylor Schlopy, a multipurpose selection. More...
•Simi Slammers score third-place finish
•Golf benefit for CLU on tap
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 Faith
•The Art of Being
"Part of a commitment to liv ing in the mystery more of the time means learning to become more comfortable swimming in a sea of questions rather than standing rigidly on islands of concrete beliefs, More...
•Called to the Torah
•Lutheran sermon will address 'Who is my neighbor?'
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 Family
•Collins family dynasty rules area roller hockey
The Collins family is a fast crowd. Brothers Ned of Simi Valley, Rick of Agoura Hills and Walt of Moorpark love the fast pace of roller hockey. They've played the sport together since childhood and, as adults, run local leagues and hockey businesses. Now their children play togeth... More...
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 On The Town
•Young Simi Valley rockers 'Vendetta' are coming out of the shadows
The three members of Vendetta are sometimes shy and softspoken. When asked where their musical inspiration comes from, they just smile and quietly say, "Van Halen" or "Nirvana." Their talent, on the other hand, comes out loud and clear. More...
•The Movie Nut
•Fair announces lineup of this year's main stage performers
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 Letters
•Fed up with overgrowth at the Yosemite onramp
The Yosemite interchange has to be the ugliest sight for someone to see entering Simi Valley. This interchange is habitually overrun with weeds. Native flowers are okay but not in this sense. More...
•Fireworks show was wonderful for residents of Simi
•Host of Fourth of July performance thanks community
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 Editorials
•District needs to open up about criminal activity at high schools
As long as there've been teachers teaching, there've been students misbehaving. Simply put, there's no school district on this planet immune to pupil misconduct, because, after all, going against authority can be part of growing up. More...
•Cartoon
•For the Record
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 Neighbors
•Like a phoenix from the ashes, welcome sign is reborn on Rocky Peak
MISSION COMPLETE- Jim Lowry, past president of the Rotary Club Simi Sunrise, stands in front of the Simi's new fire-resistant monument sign shortly after its official dedication by the city and the Rotary Club on Wednesday morning. More...
•Simi family in seventh heaven
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 Real Estate
•Gazebos: The New Gathering Place Away From Home
Many homeowners wish to turn their backyards into outdoor living spaces, bringing indoor comforts into the fresh outdoor air. Gazebos are uniquely suited to do this by providing a covered retreat that adds distinction to the outdoor living space. More...
•Townhome with open floor plan
•Christy Rueckert
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