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April 11th, 2008
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A toast to trees
SPECIAL DAY- Leslie Galloway of Burbank, at right, adds a shovelful of earth to cover the roots of a sapling tree planted in honor of his late son, Simi Valley Police Officer Gary Galloway, during the Simi Valley Arbor Day celebration on Saturday. Trees were planted in honor of Galloway and... More...
Media reps attack city's attempt to limit news racks

The vote on an ordinance amending the regulation of news racks in the public right of way has been delayed until the next meeting of the City Council after it was met with opposition Monday. More...

Out-of-town thieves get busted with stolen property

Two men from the San Fernando Valley were arrested Tuesday in Simi after police said they were found to be in possession of thousands of dollars worth of stolen tools and construction equipment. According to police, Juan Perez, 22, of North Hills and Alejandro Ramirez, 26, ... More...

 Community
•City considering Traffic Overlay District
The decision to approve an ordinance creating a new zoning district that would allow Simi Valley vehicle dealers to have their own set of architectural and promotional guidelines has been continued to the next meeting of the City Council on April 14. More...
•Last-minute tax tips
•Protect your mailbox
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 Health & Wellness
• Here's looking at you, kid
When my son was about 3 years old, he developed an interest in baseball and began trying to hit an old beach ball we kept in the garage with an oversized plastic bat. Nothing would do but that I maintain a position just out of range, cheering on his efforts to the tune of "Watch this, M... More...
•Braille Institute van comes to Simi
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., APRIL 11 'Motion Flux' Moorpark College Dance Department presents annual spring student dance concert, "Motion Flux," original works by student choreographers, guest artists, faculty. 8 p.m. today & Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday. Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road... More...
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 Business
•Petal Pushers donate food to support local care and share
For more than 20 years, residents of Simi Valley have enjoyed the craftsmanship of Phil Medweb and his team at Petal Pushers for their bouquets and arrangements for all occasions. Medweb said the company has succeeded because "it's about customer service. I have customers that have... More...
•Chamber going back to China
•CSUCI economics professor will speak at Chamber business development luncheon
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 Schools
•Government students sit down with superdelegate
Royal High School senior Keaton Elam sat in his fifth-period Advanced Placement government class last Friday, listening with the rest of his classmates to a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) speak about the upcoming presidential election. More...
•Bringing science to life
•Scholarships available through Ed. Foundation
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 Sports
•Pickoff play helps Simi Valley take down Royal
It's a bang-bang play that Simi Valley High pitcher Nick Russo and first baseman Eric Bernstein have worked on many times in practice. The formula is basic: A pickoff call comes from the Pioneer dugout, and as the opposing runner leads off first base, Bernstein breaks toward the bag. More...
•Fischer's big bat powers Pioneers
•Royal golf team still perfect
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 Police
•Blotter
A residential burglary resulting in the loss of $1,500 worth of personal property from a home in E. Bonita Drive was reported April 2. An 84-year-old man was arrested in the 3100 block of N. Arlington Avenue on April 3 and charged with grand theft of $8,500. More...
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 Faith
•Acorn faith columnist now available in hardcover
"The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life," written by Acorn columnist Dennis Merritt Jones, goes on sale Thursday, April 17. The hardcover book, published by Tarcher/Penguin, will be available online and in bookstores for $22.95. More...
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 Family
•My son the comedian
Some fathers teach their sons how to play baseball, with big dreams that their boys will play in the major leagues. My 4-year-old son doesn't want to play baseball. He says he wants to be funny. So last weekend, I decided I'd take him to a stand-up comedy club. More...
•Easter Seals seek donations
•Fans at the finish line
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 On The Town
•Top notch entertainment scheduled for Strawberry Festival
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the E Family featuring Sheila E are among the many musical acts playing at the 25th anniversary California Strawberry Festival open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. More...
•Go off to see 'The Wiz' at Royal High School
•'Baby Boomers' Night Out' benefits local senior center
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 Letters
•Strickland needs to start placing blame elsewhere
Brilliant! Tony Strickland's opinion piece states that we should cut "nonessential" services. What would that be? He blames most of California's budgetary problems on illegal immigration. Most illegals do pay income and Social Security taxes. More...
•Build out doesn't equal bad news
•Park district needs funding to light the dog park
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 Editorials
•A story far too familiar
Ventura County is again mourning the tragic death of one of its own, this time a junior at Newbury Park High School who died in a senseless car wreck that police say involved alcohol. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Cody James Murphy, 17. He allegedly lost control of his vehicle ... More...
•Cartoon
•For the Record
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 Neighbors
•Luck be a lady: Resident banks big bucks on 'Wheel of Fortune'
"I'm behind you." That's a phrase Simi Valley resident Michelle Franklin will probably never forget. Had she been able to come up with those three little words- using the five consonants and a vowel she was provided- Franklin would have won $40,000 during an episode of the w... More...
•Job fair gives youths a taste of what's out there
•YMCA selects new executive director
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 Real Estate
•Newest Development, Paseo De Las Flores In Simi Valley Announced
LT Development, LLC introduces their latest development, Paseo de las Flores in Simi Valley, offering active adults aged 55 and older a townhome community in Ventura County. More...
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