On July 1, the office of the Alzheimer's Association in Camarillo moved to a new location. The new home for the California Central Coast Chapter's Ventura County office is at 80 Wood Road, Ste. 302, in Camarillo. More...

Thinking about bone health may be more important than one realizes. A national survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by the Know My Bones Council found that one out of five women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) are retiring later than anticipated, and nearly half, 48 percent, blame the current economy. More...

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly Business Development Luncheon will address small business development at 11:30 a.m. Wed., July 15 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

More than 70 employees celebrated their retirement from Simi Valley Unified School District last month at a tea in their honor. Cheryl McGuire, a school services assistant at Berylwood Elementary, was the most senior employee, having been hired 41 years ago in 1968. McGuire has worked at Sycamore, Justin and Santa Susana elementary schools. More...

The releaguing situation continues to linger over the local high school sports scene like coastal fog in the summertime. More...

HAVING A BALL—Rollo, a 2-year-old male tabby cat, is curious and playful. If you would like to adopt Rollo, ask for animal ID No. A470803 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so check at www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers More...

At Presidential Drive and Madera Road, a 24-year-old woman was arrested June 24 on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing an accident. At the Wal-Mart in the 200 block of E. Cochran Street, an 18yearold woman was arrested and charged with theft June 24. More...

"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thru chinks of his cavern. More...

DETERMINED—Meghan Taylor of Simi Valley Girls Softball's 8-and-under Gold All-Stars unloads during the sixth annual Amanda McPherson All-Star Tournament, played at four Simi Valley sports complexes June 19-21. In all, 68 teams from the Greater Los Angeles area competed in an event named to honor a "little girl who helps us remember what is important in life." Taylor's team, and Simi Valley's 12-and-under Gold squad, claimed titles. Amanda McPherson's father, Phil, told players and coaches immediately after the final game: "It's not about who won or who lost. It's about being out on the fields, to always try your best, to have fun and to keep smiling." More...

Predictable, predictable, predictable. Didn't care, didn't care, didn't care. Lightweight, nonsensical, exaggerated, formulaic, recycled and oh , so familiar. Check, got it, went with it, seen worse and what the heck. More...

As someone involved as a citizen since early March on the Candlelight restaurant/bar, I was surprised at the Planning Commission's latest action. I was surprised to see how many people were for the project moving forward, including one of the harshest critics they had. More...

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our American heritage. No matter who you are and regardless of your politics (or whether you couldn't care less about politics), if you're an American, Independence Day is a time to celebrate. More...

One of University of Southern California's biggest football fans, 103yearold Elberta Barber of Simi Valley, may also be its oldest. In 2007, before the start of a football game at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Barber was invited onto the field to be serenaded by the entire team and Coach "Peter" Carroll, as she lovingly refers to him. More...

FRI., JULY 3 Third Of July Celebration In Moorpark At Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open 3:45 p.m. Event starts 4 p.m. Fireworks show 9 p.m. Live music by The Daddy-Os, The Hodads. More...