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SOMBER MOMENT— Above, members of the Ventura County Fire Department who were the first to respond to the tragic Metrolink accident two weeks ago stand at attention as a passenger train whirs by last Friday during a community observance at the Simi Valley train stop. More ... In 2002, under the direction of the City Council, the city created and adopted a Bicycle Master Plan to encourage the development of an integrated bicycle system throughout Simi Valley with connections to other regional bike systems. More ... The city is planning to give a $1.1-million facelift to the First Street interchange in the form of landscape improvements, and Simi's other gateways will receive similar beautification treatment later on. At its Aug. More ... On Nov.4, when Mike Judge casts his vote for City Council, he won't have to write in his name like he's done in past years. This time, he will actually be on the ballot. In recent elections, said the 45-year-old who's lived in Simi most of his life, he has been "irritated" seeing incumbents run unopposed. More ... Simi Valley Town Center has announced the winning submissions in its first Monthly Calendar Fea tured Artist contest. More than 350 art pieces were submitted. More ... PC's Bar and Grill will host a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society starting at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 27 at the restaurant, 4250 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of sales to cancer research. More ... "And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do or der and declare that all persons held as slaves within said desig nated States and parts of States are and henceforward shall be free." With that executive order in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln set forward legislation to end slavery in America and ultimately defined his presidency. More ... Families invited to see Y's new fitness center The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening for its new Youth Fitness Center at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 27 at 3200 Cochran St. More ... The American Heart Association, Ventura County Division's annual Start! Ventura County Heart Walk on Sat., Oct. 18, at the Simi Valley Town Center. The event, expected to draw more than 500 participants, will include health screenings, yoga, Pilates and breathing classes, stretching clinic, free massage, and a Kids Zone with activities. More ... Greg Baker of Simi Valley was one of seven Southern California residents who were honored recently at the ninth annual Justice Armand Arabian Leaders In Public Service Awards luncheon in Woodland Hills. The awards are named for the Hon. Armand Arabian, who served as a member of the Supreme Court of California from 1990 to 1996. More ... SHOWERED WITH SUPPORT— Friends and Simi Valley Lions Club members surround Marinella De Luna, 21, of Simi Valley, center, during a fundraising event at the Arena Sports Grill & Bar recently. More ... The following classes are offered through the East County Job & Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Career Shops are offered at no cost to job seekers. Prior registration is required by calling the center at (805) 955-2282. More ... The Child Development Institute will host the seventh annual CDI Charity Golf Classic on Fri., Oct. 3 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Daniel "Rudy" Ruttiger of the University of Notre Dame will be the honoree and keynote speaker. Event host is Nathan Corddry of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. More ... The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will be held Sat., Sept. 27 at the Ventura Harbor in Ventura and Sat., Oct. 18 at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks. Corporate sponsors at the $500 and $5,000 level are needed. More ... Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will host its annual fundraising event at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. The event will include Western movie nostalgia, live music, catered dinner, and live and silent auctions. More ... A free horse conformation clinic hosted by Thoroughbred Owners of California will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 11 at Clockers' Corner, Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Participants will meet leading California trainers and get an upclose look of racehorses during a tour of the barn. More ... |
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