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Simi Valley hospital building gets demolished
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
As Pam Andreasen watched the walls of the old Simi Valley Hospital begin to crumble and fall Monday, she thought of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Full story »
Governor signs bill to aid cemetary plan
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill allowing the city of Simi Valley to develop and operate a cemetery larger than 5 acres. Full story »
Rocks thrown off overpass; 2 arrested
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks over an overpass and hitting cars. Full story »
Simi Valley Days plans to celebrate its own history
Monday, July 21, 2008
In 1933, Simi Valley residents organized a community festival called Pioneer Days in honor of the area's founders. Seventy-five years later, organizers of the festival, now called Simi Valley Days, will be recognizing the early days of the event in this year's celebration, which kicks off next month with a gala dinner. Full story »
EPA set to take charge of survey at Field Lab
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to take control of a long-sought survey of radiation contamination at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a sprawling hilltop facility south of Simi Valley. Full story »
Library welcomes young ballplayers
Friday, July 18, 2008
Children, parents and coaches clad in baseball uniforms crowded the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library courtyard and back lawn on Thursday. The smell of kettle corn filled the grounds as the kids jumped around in inflatable bouncers and ate hot dogs to celebrate the upcoming Shetland and Pinto World Series youth baseball tournament this weekend. Full story »
Board could take step to improve golf course
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District board of directors tonight will consider taking an initial step in improving a popular golf course in Simi Valley. Full story »
5 cited in underage alcohol sales sting
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Simi Valley police have cited five businesses for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Full story »
Local tracks slated to host BMX blowout
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Maybe it's because this year, BMX racing is an official Olympic sport. Maybe it's because the price of gasoline is making bicycles more popular. Whatever the reason, Freedom Park BMX track in Camarillo is enjoying success as the west county's only such facility, officials say. Full story »
13 areas considered for land-use changes
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Thirteen pockets of vacant, underutilized or poorly performing land in Simi Valley have been evaluated for future growth possibilities by the City Council and Planning Commission. Full story »
Park District set to OK a budget of $19.7 million
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will hold a public hearing Thursday to review the district's proposed $19.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2008-09 Full story »
Car blaze sparks wildfire, delays Metrolink train
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Train tracks near Simi Valley were closed briefly Tuesday morning after a car went over a 150-foot embankment near the railway and burst into flames, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported. Full story »
Fair to start accepting contest submissions
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
On Friday, the Ventura County Fairgrounds will begin filling up with jams, table settings, photographs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, sculptures, homemade wines and beers, aquariums, gems and minerals, rabbits and sheep. Full story »
Appleton House adult shelter given $5,000 grant
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Teleflex Foundation has awarded the Turning Point Foundation a $5,000 grant to support Appleton House in Simi Valley. Full story »
Stonegate Villas owners say new rules unneighborly
Saturday, July 12, 2008
No bikes. No playing on the grass or sidewalks. In fact, no outside recreation of any kind.
And if you complain too much, you could be fined $50.
That's what the residents of Stonegate Villas in Simi Valley are facing if their homeowners' association passes a new set of restrictive rules on July 24.
While the proposed rules don't specifically mention children, parents who live in the 79-unit condominium complex say they are being unfairly targeted.
Full story »
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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