WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers FLOWER POWER- Simi resident Emma Topolcsik, 7, creates a colorful chalk drawing in the middle of Balcolm Canyon Road, which was closed to traffic last Saturday, Feb. 23 for the 2008 Tour of California. Topolcsik was there with her family and hundreds of other fan... More...
City officials this week said they'll end the fiscal year with a balanced budget, despite reports that Simi Valley's revenues are nearly $820,000 below what had been projected for 2007-08. More...
Change will not affect opening of new tower, officials say
Gary Irish will resign as president and CEO of Simi Valley Hospital Friday, March 8, according to Scott Reiner, senior vice president of Adventist Health and board chair of the hospital. More...
The Simi Valley Unified School District board on Tuesday delayed a vote on alternate funding for the proposed Santa Susana High School auditorium. President Rob Collins postponed the item until the next scheduled school board meeting on March 18 because board member Jeanne Davis was... More...
It can be very difficult to speak with an aging parent about assisted living. To aid those facing this often uncomfortable discussion, Home Instead Senior Care is offering a free booklet called "The 40-70 Rule: A Guide to Conversation Starters for Boomers and their Senior Loved Ones. More...
The National Association of Realtors is offering its members the e-PRO certification course, the only technology certification program offered by the association. More...
The Ventura County Library is offering LearningExpress Library, a new online test preparation database to help students overcome testtaking anxiety. To access this database, go to www.vencolibrary.org and click on "Databases," "Research" or "Homework." The library's electronic resources c... More...
Despite team's struggles, hometown bond unites Roehner and Miller
Two years removed from the best season in school history, the Syracuse University softball team has struggled to an 0-8 start this season. Chanel Roehner and Nicole Miller, teammates for six seasons, including three at Simi Valley High, are trying to get the Orange back on track. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers KID-FRIENDLY- Tyra is a 1-year-old female ragdoll. She is friendly, tolerant, sweet and gets along with kids and other animals. Tyra can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A435518. Occasionally pets have already been adopt... More...
A 30-year-old woman was arrested Feb. 20 on the 3900 block of Alamo Street and charged with five counts of burglary and nine counts of fraudulent use of an access card. A residential burglary resulting in the loss of $1,510 worth of Oxycotin pills was reported Feb. 20 fr... More...
The Scandinavian Festival will return to the California Lutheran University campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 and 20 with an expanded area for crafts, games and other family activities. More...
Jorge Sanchez has always had a knack for creation. Whether it was in furniture manufacturing, industrial engineering or graphic design, the 68year-old Simi Valley resident's life calling came out through his conceptual and hands-on talents. More...
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to those who are questioning where I got my facts about the Iraqi civilians killed or displaced by the U.S. invasion and the ensuing violence. It is the sad nature of war that many, if not most, civilian casualties go unreported by the corporate medi... More...
Is it a "California thing" or are children nationwide becoming obsessed with their appearance? Nobody, of course, would argue with sending your kid to an orthodontist if his teeth are crooked. Bad teeth can also affect speech and chewing. If a child starts putting his hand in front of his mouth w... More...
If every dog has his day, Marshall surely made the most of his. The certified therapy dog celebrated his ninth birthday last Friday at the Simi Valley Care Center, where he's brightened the spirits of seniors for the past five years. More...
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