The Simi Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on May 5 to make final decisions on the use of more than $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2008-09. More...

Dying is not easy on anyone, but a dog named Tess made it a little more bearable for the Holloway family in Thousand Oaks when she came to spend time with her very sick friend Jack. Tess began visiting Jack Holloway when he was under the care of his daughters and hospice. More...

FRI., APRIL 25 Bella Vita Club Bella Vita Italian Social Club meets for dinner, 6 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church Parish Hall, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Program after dinner. April birthdays celebrated. Plans discussed for upcoming trips, events. $12 members, $14 n... More...

If you walk through your business's warehouse or storeroom, chances are you will find excess, nonmoving inventory. You may ask yourself, "What am I going to do with these products?" Surprisingly, the smartest solution for your business may be to give them to charity. More...

SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS- Simi Valley resident and Moorpark College student Morgan Surrena is happy after finally getting the proper sound out of the clay whistle she made Tuesday, April 15, after a presentation on ancient Columbian whistle sculptures at the Nurturing Nature Multicultural Day '08 at ... More...

With a 5-1 victory over Moorpark High Tuesday, the Simi Valley softball team established a new Ventura County record with its 22nd consecutive win to begin the season. According to Pioneer head coach Russ Michael, the previous record of 21 straight wins was set by Buena High in 1989. More...

A 37-year-old man was arrested on the 400 block of Appleton Road on April 15 and charged with domestic infliction of corporal injury. On the 1500 block of Patricia Avenue, a 28-year-old man was arrested April 16 and charged with failing to register as a member of a street gang. More...

NewHeart Foursquare Church 4200 Township Ave. Simi Valley (805) 583-3433 Pastor Paul Kuzma Founded: 1949 Size of congregation: 200 Denomination: International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Services: Sunday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. More...

The National Park Service recommends the following tips while hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: •Carry plenty of water and drink it. Bring at least one quart for short walks. Longer hikes require more than one quart of water. Alcohol is not a g... More...

Directed by: Nathan Frankowski Starring: Ben Stein, lots of unhappy scientists and professors Rated: PG (brief archival footage of Nazi atrocities) Running time: 90 minutes Best suited for: the open minded, More...

I am a soldier currently serving as a medic in Iraq, south of Baghdad. I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has spent time and money on supporting troops. Thank you for the care packages, letters and pictures; they really do make a big difference for everyone here. More...

Remember that amendment to the Constitution? You know, the one that guarantees us the right to operate a motor vehicle? What is it again? The 19th? The 28th? Wait a second . . . ah yes. It doesn't exist. Yet every day millions of us drive like it's an inalienable right, not a privilege, to get ... More...

In the summer of 2006, Dep. Sheriff Robert Bornet returned home from serving two tours of duty in the Iraq war. As a master chief at arms in the U.S. Naval Reserves, he'd been called up to serve- forced to leave his family and a job he loved as a traffic enforcement officer with the co... More...

This updated 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom single story Indian Hills Pool Home is situated in North East Simi Valley, adjacent to the Simi Hills Golf Course. Features include vaulted ceilings, step-down living room with Venetian plaster fireplace, tile flooring through entry, kitchen and brea... More...