Back in the college groove
      HELPING HAND- From left, Nick Johnson, Mike Long and Jason Hambel, all 18, receive assistance from Elyse Stelford, 19, as they check for payment information at Moorpark College recently. The four are residents of Simi Valley.
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Tips for moving kids to college
      At this time of year, many parents are helping their collegebound children pack up and head off to university. Steve Yapp, owner/operator of PODS of Ventura County and Santa Maria, offers some tips to make the move easier.
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Scholars given research opportunity
      Four Ventura County students spent the summer doing hands-on research projects as Amgen Scholars at U.S. universities. Dmitriy Kolodin from Simi Valley studied at UCLA. May Lou from Westlake Village and Joseph Raleigh from Newbury Park each performed research on different topics...
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State superintendent provides his own to-do list for parents
      State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell has released a todo list for parents to help their children successfully transition back to school and develop good habits that will improve student achievement throughout the year.
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List of CLU graduates from Simi Valley
      The following Simi Valley residents received degrees at the 2007 commencement ceremonies at California Lutheran University. Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude: Robert Johnston. Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude: Raina Witt.
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