2021-06-11
What rules to expect after June 15
Cal/OSHA reverses earlier mask guidanceCOVID-19 infection rates across California have dropped to record lows, and Barry Zimmerman, director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, said residents will see their lives “go back to some normality” by next week. Zimmerman addressed the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday about what will happen June 15 when California is set to end its tiered system and the […]
Man arrested in connection with deadly house fire
A Simi Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson in connection with a house fire that claimed the life of another man earlier this week, authorities said. Branden Lackie, 29, appeared in court Thursday to be arraigned on one count of murder, one count of arson causing great bodily injury and one count of arson of […]
Watch patriotism, community spirit unfurl during Flag Day ceremony
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 will host a National Flag Day event at 6:30 p.m. Mon., June 14 at the Simi Valley Town Center, Veterans Court, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. During the program, new national and service flags for the Veterans Court will be unveiled and there will be a patriotic ceremony conducted by members of Simi Valley […]
Pandemic-tested Class of 2021 is ready for the world
EDITORIALAfter a turbulent year and a half of remote and hybrid learning, seniors in the Simi Valley Unified School District were finally able to gather on local campuses to celebrate their accomplishments. To the Class of 2021, we salute you. Because of the pandemic and other uncertainties in the world, this group of high school grads learned early that life […]
Good deed, indeed
On May 26, there were five of us “old” ladies having breakfast at the First Street Restaurant. After enjoying a wonderful breakfast, we asked our waiter (who is an excellent waiter) for our bill. He hesitated a second, and said someone wanted to remain anonymous but our bill had been paid. What a kind and generous deed that was and […]
Likes Luevanos for Congress
I just want to give a huge thanks to our City Councilmember Ruth Luevanos. She is everything a council member should be. For the past 12 years, she has led the Boy Scouts to the cemetery on Memorial Day to put flags on the graves of those who have given their lives to our country. She is also an active […]
Problematic lawsuits
As a recent Cal Lutheran graduate, I have seen firsthand how difficult the job market can be for local residents seeking good-paying employment. While working for a small employer during college, I saw how jobs are lost because of poor policies coming from Sacramento. California needs to do better at spurring job growth in our communities—and one place to start […]