SPARKLES AND SNOWFLAKES- In the arms of her father Dave Rojas of Simi Valley, 3-year-old Abigail reacts to the unfamiliar sight of snow during the Simi Valley Town Center's tree lighting ceremony last Friday. The enormous tree, left, was lit in front of more than 1,000 onlookers. More...
The slope near Happy Face Hill will get its green back when Encino-based developer Larwin Co. resumes landscaping on the site within the next month. City Manager Mike Sedell said he anticipates that Larwin will begin replanting six large oak trees on the slope overlooking the 118 Freeway... More...
The park district hosted its first-ever Teen Night at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center last Friday, an event that was well received by about 200 local high school students. More...
The cameras watching over intersections in Simi Valley are not for catching motorists running red lights, but instead for telling red lights when to turn green. Jim Brunner, the city's chief traffic engineer, said the cameras are in place for traffic detection. More...
From now until Dec. 31, millions of individuals with Medicare A and B will be bombarded with enrollment mailings and TV and radio advertising about their choices for a Medicare drug benefit for 2008 called Medicare Part D. More...
During the coming months, Simi Valley Hospital will install a $1.7million computerized radiology and picture archive computer system. The equipment will fully digitize X-rays, mammograms and other imaging technologies that have remained in the conventional film format. More...
Meal brings together 320 students and their families
Students at Apollo High School always look forward to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day. Students, faculty, Simi Valley Unified School District office staff and the community come together for Apollo's Thanksgiving Feast. This year, the school celebrated the 25th year of the feast, fe... More...
Lorne Jackson already has the season and career steals records for the Simi Valley High boys' basketball team. And Jackson still has one more season left with the Pioneers. A senior point guard with Division I schools knocking on his door, Jackson hopes to lead Simi Valley to its first Ma... More...
LOOKING FOR A HOME- Ralph, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog, has been a resident of the Camarillo Animal Shelter for nearly two years, though by no fault of his own. Ralph is a shelter employee favorite and is very sweet, energetic and playful. If you would like more information about this lovable gu... More...
A Simi Valley resident, 39, was robbed just after he completed an ATM transaction at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Wells Fargo Bank, 1200 Los Angeles Ave. The suspect showed a handgun and demanded cash, then fled on foot with the money. More...
Building a community of faith from the Bible's instructions
Simi Valley Community Church 2000 Royal Ave. (805) 526-8075 Pastor: the Rev. Paul Weir Founded: 1961 Size of congregation: 200 Denomination: Baptist General Conference Service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. More...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS- Simi Valley residents Linda Taylor and Matthew Burbott dance to the music performed as part of the tree lighting ceremony at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday. More...
I suspect many folks eager to see Robert Zemeckis' "Beowulf" are looking forward to the heralded CGI "motion capture" technique, an animation process previously utilized by Zemeckis in "The Polar Express. More...
I find it quite amusing that the city of Simi keeps on touting that it is one of the safest cities in America. Obviously this city is not looking at any new stats. We are not even in the top 15 anymore and haven't been for many years. More...
The world is filled with seemingly impossible missions. Achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Getting traffic in Los Angeles flowing again. Offering high school students a safe and drug/alcohol-free option for their Friday nights and getting them to show up. More...
ENCHANTED NATURE- Charlotte, Luke and Benjamin Otte of Simi Valley enjoy the sunset while camping at Montana De Oro beach near Morro Bay., Calif. More...
High school students raise money for Habitat in honor of late friend
Tyler Broberg made a lasting impression on those who knew him- one that blended kindness and an ability to make everyone around him smile. His classmates at Royal High School remember the 16yearold honor student telling funny jokes and sharing stories between classes. More...
FRI., NOV. 23 'Marley's Ghost' Christmas play, "Marley's Ghost," by Jeff Goode opens 8 p.m. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through Dec. 23. Showtimes 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students. (805) 529-8700. More...
Attention horse enthusiasts: this custom 1-story home is updated with kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar/center island work space. The huge family room has a fireplace. There is a formal dining room. More...
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