That energy drink your teen is so fond of may contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. Using names such as Tilt, Rockstar 21, Liquid Core, Sparks and Joose, the colorful cans sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores are marketed to children and young adults. More...

Hospital president and CEO Gary Irish stepped down the staircase of the new $75-million patient tower under construction at Simi Valley Hospital, praising the amenities of the 144room privatecare facility expected to open in spring. More...

FRI., NOV. 16 Fall Festival Banyan Elementary School hosts fall festival, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park. Carnival games, food for sale, family fun. "Ratatouille" movie screens at 6:30 p.m. More...

Along with running on the treadmill and hitting the evening yoga classes, giving to the needy can now be included in the workout regime of Simi Valley locals. More...

This wasn't an ordinary week for elementary school students. It marked the 12th annual celebration of Children's Book Week, an event that brings to life the importance as well as the fun of reading and writing. More...

Cal Lutheran University's football team was hoping to turn a new page last Saturday. Instead, the Kingsmen kept turning the ball over. Trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 1982, the Kingsmen committed five turnovers that led to 28 points for the University of Redlands a... More...

A 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 7 on the corner of Sycamore Drive and Cochran Street and charged with being under the influence of drugs, possession of burglary tools and possession of fireworks. On Nov. 7, an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with battery in the 430... More...

"Not Christian or Jew, Mus lim, not Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Zen. Not any religion or culture system. More...

Instead of zoning out in front of the television, students and their parents had a break from the norm last Thursday night. Simi Elementary School hosted its first Family Game Night, and about 300 students and parents showed up to play board games, eat dinner together and win prize... More...

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SHOWING SUPPORT- A large contingent of Simi residents made the drive to Agoura Hills on Sunday night to enjoy a concert at The Canyon club to raise money for the family of Los Angeles Police Detective George "Mike" Selleh, who was killed in a motorcyle accident... More...

Yes, the developer must complete three things before it puts the property on mothballs: 1) complete the storm drain (drainage), 2) put the oak trees back without killing them (landscape), 3) unlock the chain-link gate at the south end of Mount Sinai Drive near the cemetery. More...

Oh, what a difference a year makes. That and a good kick in the seat from the Governator. Thirteen months after it denied a request from the Simi Valley City Council to review scientific data related to the Runkle Canyon development, More...

Less than a mile from where the Tire Pros shooting took place last month, Albert Ramirez sits in a wheelchair mingling with friends and family outside Simi Valley's Skatelab. It's a sunny Saturday and the 20-year-old Moorpark resident is anxiously anticipating the start of the concert th... More...

This was a 5-bedroom model but now has 4 bedrooms with a sitting room off the master bedroom and 3 bathrooms. The home is about 2,830 square feet, and it has an open floor plan, hardwood floors, beige carpeting and custom window treatments. More...