Family Dental Care in Simi reopened for business Tuesday, but employees were still shaken by the shooting tragedy at the office less than a week earlier and the loss of their coworker, 24-year-old Mariela Paredes. Dr. Ralph Maiello, who owns the dentist office that has been at 495 E. Los Angeles Ave. More...
Scheduling changes have been put into effect for each of the Ventura County Superior Court's selfhelp centers, which provide free informational assistance for litigants who represent themselves. All self-help centers will close at 4 p.m. in response to the state budget crisis. More...
Homeless students in Ventura County and around the state will soon be getting a helping hand. More than 200 California school districts—four in Ventura County—will share $13.8 million in federal stimulus money under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. More...
Massage Center in Thousand Oaks and Chatsworth offers a one-hour massage for $30. The center is a massage therapy school which graduated more than 175 new massage therapists last year. The school's clinics are open to the public for the student massages. More...
Move will save district about $5,500, official says
In an effort to reduce utility expenses over the summer, Simi Valley Unified School District has shut down their offices on Fridays With the exception of Simi Valley Adult School and designated summer school sites and high school campuses, all offices will be closed on all Fridays in July. More...
Royal High third baseman Billy Conard views summer baseball as an opportunity to establish himself as a team leader for the Highlanders. Dalton Saberhagen, a pitcher for the Calabasas Coyotes, is focused on winning each and every game his squad plays, thus helping to craft a positive culture around the CHS program for the 2010 regular season. More...
A SINGING CAT?—MJ is a 5-year-old male cat. He is curious, active and tolerant. If you would like to adopt MJ, ask for animal ID No. A471323 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please check at www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. More...
A 19-year-old man from Granada Hills was arrested for burglary July 1 for stealing from Jersey Mike's Subs in the 2700 block of E. Cochran Street. On July 1, a 19-year-old man was arrested for stealing from the Walmart in the 200 block of E. Cochran Street and charged with embezzlement. More...
Landmark legislation approved June 11 by the Senate gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to effectively regulate the manufacture, marketing and sale of tobacco products. More...
The fourth annual Ventura Harley-Davidson "Heels & Wheels Ride" for women is scheduled for Sat., July 18 starting in Camarillo. Check-in is 9 a.m. at Ventura Harley-Davidson, 1326 Del Norte Road, Camarillo. Riders will depart at 10 a.m. More...
Revenge is a dish best served piping hot and spicy—inside a meat pie—in Camarillo Community Theatre's current production of the Tony Awardwinning musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Stephen Sondheim provided the music and lyrics, with book by Hugh Wheeler. More...
To the Hansen family: I'd like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Travis. I send my condolences, although late, I know. I have come to realize how much time has passed. I hope I am not too late to send this letter. I wanted your family to know I think about Travis all the time. More...
Contract negotiations between the city of Simi Valley and the Simi Police Officers Association have been going on for several months now, and even after the adoption of a budget in June, word is the two sides remain far apart. More...
Former presidential hopeful critical of Obama's polices
Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee spoke to a sold-out audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on June 29. Former first lady Nancy Reagan was in attendance. More...
FRI., JULY 10 Used Book Sale At Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 35 cents children's books. 50 cents paperbacks, $1 hardcover. Proceeds support library programs, materials purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library. More...
This four-bedroom house has a bonus loft and downstairs office. The property backs to open space and includes a large grassy backyard with patio area. The family room has crown molding, hardwood and travertine floors, alder wood with mahogany stain builtin entertainment center; the living room includes custom wall treatment. More...
Race for sheriff's office begins