Miss Ventura County 2005, who was dethroned the same year and later accused by pageant organizers of theft and perjury, fought back Friday at a press event organized by her attorney. More...

More than 45 million Americans suffer from headaches that disrupt their daily routine. Medical professionals recognize headaches as a legitimate neurobiological disease. Science is rapidly progressing to better understand what causes headaches. More...

SAT., SEPT. 22 Fine Weaving Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos (805) 527-1915. Right On Target Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, ... More...

A woman named Ruby left a Camarillo food pantry on a recent afternoon with bags of fresh fruit and vegetables, canned goods and boxes of breakfast cereal, pasta and graham crackers. But like everyone who comes through the Jehovah Jireh food pantry, Ruby can only take one roll of toilet pa... More...

Working parents can over come homework hassles Parents and caregivers are constantly reminded of how important it is to pay attention to children's homework habits. But what if you're a working parent who can't always be home to ensure that the work gets done? The following tips should provi... More...

During the offseason Melissa Stites was promoted to head coach of the Simi Valley High girls' volleyball team after two years serving as an assistant. Now Stites is looking to elevate her team to another level as well. More...

Personal property valued at $700 was reported stolen Sept. 10 from a vehicle parked on the 1500 block of Meander Drive. On the 3900 block of Alamo Street, a 41-year-old man was arrested and charged with spousal abuse and making terrorist threats Sept. 11. More...

Hope Coming Ministries 2250 Union Place Simi Valley (805) 577-9102 Pastor Frank Tomlinson Founded: 2005 Size of congregation: 75 Denomination: nondenominational Service: Sundays at 10 a.m. More...

Thumb sucker Does anyone know how to cure a thumb-sucker? My son is now 4 years old. Six months ago, the dentist told me that my boy needed to stop sucking his thumb by the age of 4 or he'd push his teeth out and would need braces. So my wife and I officially began "Mission: Abort Thumb Sucking... More...

Pianist Roger Williams will perform in concert for 14 and a half hours in celebration of his 83rd birthday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

I agree with Mr. Scherr's objection to the Simi Valley school board's two-year-old rule that no student-athlete in the district can practice or play any sporting event on Rosh Hashana. This edict also applies to every player and coach on every team, including non-Jewish students. More...

You'd have to have been living under one of Corriganville Park's gigantic rock formations for the past 20 years not to realize Simi Valley has an image problem. More...

GREAT GLACIERS!- Kevin, Dave and Renee Kieselbach, from left, cool off with their Simi Valley Acorn during a summer vacation at the Aialik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. More...

Shoveling dirt wouldn't usually be viewed as a momentous occasion- let alone a lifechanging one- but on Sept. 15, at the crossroads of Royal and Sequoia in Simi Valley, two families experienced the joy of breaking ground. More...

The "Ovdat Team" comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami presents a Tudor twostory home in Agoura Hills with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a cul-de-sac street in a family neighborhood. The home has a brick-lined driveway and brick entry, newly painted rollup garage door, shaded grassy area and... More...