It didn’t take long for Tara Diller to receive an unofficial welcome to her new job as director of Ventura County Animal Services, despite the fact she’s not scheduled to start until next month. Diller said she received her first call more than two weeks ago from a representative of a Ventura County cat group. “I knew it was coming,” […]
2014-01-31
Santa Susana taking applications
The Santa Susana High School admissions office will open its application season for the 2014-15 school year on Sat., Feb. 1. Applications can be downloaded from www.santasusana.org. The deadline to turn in applications to the school is 4 p.m. Fri., Feb. 28. Late applicants for fall admission will be placed on a waiting list. Prospective students and their parents may […]
Women’s group to award scholarships
Simi Valley Republican Women Federated will award a $500 scholarship to a collegebound high school senior from a public or private school or who is home schooled and who resides in Simi Valley or Moorpark. The scholarship winners from each of the eight county organizations in the California Federation of Republican Women Southern Division will compete for a first-place award […]
Simi actress lands first lead role
Sara Gilbert, 16, knows she faces long odds in quest for theater careerSara Gilbert is a bright, talented teenager with an eye on Broadway. This, in itself, is not news, because there are thousands of teens like Sara who are in love with performing. The 16-yearold junior at Santa Susana High School, however, mixes youthful enthusiasm with realistic expectations regarding the odds she is up against in pursuing a career in musical […]
Open curling held at ice rink
SoCal Curling will host the following Saturday sessions of open curling at the ice rink at 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 7:15 p.m. March 1. Curling is played on the ice but no skating is involved. Players send stones sliding across the playing area, hoping to come closest to the […]
Going the distance
How far would you go to meet the partner of your dreams? Would you want to meet the perfect match within 10 miles of home, 200 miles, or is the world your oyster? These days, many singles are meeting companions and lovedones to-be across the planet due to the advent of the Internet and social media, and a lot of […]
Pioneers step up
Simi Valley girls’ soccer team battles for playoff spot in home stretchThe Pioneers don’t stop attacking. Simi Valley High’s girls’ soccer team continues to battle despite being plagued by injuries. “We’ve lost some key players, but we don’t let that bring us down,” senior captain and defender Taylor Cross said. “The whole team has stepped up. This team is mentally strong. We’ve all adjusted.” Standout forwards Bret Guarino and Amanda Woodhouse […]