2019-11-01
Easy fire came in fast, strong
Quick response saved homes, Reagan LibraryWhipped by strong Santa Ana wind gusts clocked as high as 70 mph in some places, a fire that started near Easy Street and Madera Road in Simi Valley at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning threatened thousands of homes and the landmark Reagan Library. By midday, the fire had grown to about 1,300 acres and displaced 30,000 residents. But firefighters held […]
Challengers line up to fill Hill’s congressional seat
Papadopoulos may join the frayThe resignation by Katie Hill (D-Simi Valley) just days after allegations surfaced that she was engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with at least one of her staff members appears to have opened the door for local Republican contenders who wish to re-take the traditionally GOP-leaning 25th Congressional District. In a letter to constituents posted on her Twitter account Oct. […]
Tackling multiple emergencies at once
Simi officials describe hectic scene amid firesWith the winds raging and fire crews working to put out the Easy fire near the Reagan Library on Wednesday, nearly all of Simi Valley was put on notice for a potential loss of power as part of Southern California Edison’s precautionary power shut-off program. And around 1:20 p.m., a second, smaller fire ignited on Yosemite Avenue near the 118 […]
Time to set the clock back
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sun., Nov. 3. Before going to bed the night of Sat., Nov. 2, remember to “fall back” and turn clocks back one hour. While the change to standard time will provide more light in the morning, the evening darkness will arrive noticeably earlier. Arizona and Hawaii are the only two states that don’t […]
The downfall of Katie Hill
EDITORIALFollowing the sudden downfall of Rep. Katie Hill—a rising star in the Democratic party who after just 10 months in office is leaving Congress amid an ethics scandal— many questions remain. A freshman congresswoman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, Hill represented Simi Valley, Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley on the House Armed Services Committee, the […]
Thoughts about Hill’s downfall
A former colleague encouraged me to give Katie Hill a chance to win my support. I’m pretty libertarian on social issues. If someone wants to get naked and smoke a bong, go ahead. If someone wants to get nude and comb a lover’s hair, do it. If one wants an Iron Cross tattoo, have at it. What does bother me […]
A culture of gratitude
As the parent of a Simi Valley High School marching band student, I want to thank Jim Benkert, head coach of the Simi High football team, for positive leadership that seems to go beyond the game. The Simi High marching band works hard to support the football team all season at each home game. They start by stopping by the […]
Two killed, three teens critical following solo vehicle crash
Three Simi Valley teens are continuing to fight for their lives following a crash last week that killed two people and left one other with minor injuries. Around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 24, Simi Valley police responded to the scene of a solo vehicle crash on Los Angeles Avenue west of Emory Avenue. Once on scene, they discovered a truck […]