The County of Ventura wants to flex some muscle in counterpoint to Southern California Edison, whose equipment failures have led to recent wildfires and whose preemptive blackouts have been a source ...

When Mayor Fred Thomas walked into a room, his presence was unmistakable— warm, bold and full of energy. That same spirit, say friends and family members, defined his decades of service and dedication ...

Despite an industry-wide slump, Simi Valley continues to assert its reputation as a top SoCal film production destination with the number of shooting days on the rise in recent years. At the Feb. 24 ...

In the 2900 block of E. Cochran Street, a man, 50, was arrested for public intoxication, methamphetamine possession and driving with a suspended/revoked license. At the 118 Freeway and Stearns Street, ...

Ventura County resident and retired FBI Special Agent William Rose opens his book “Less Tagging, More Killing” with an anecdote from the summer of 2000, when he was tasked with picking up actor Gary B ...

Simi Valley Police Detective Nicholas Tutino’s dedication to community support was evident when he personally escorted a person battling addiction to rehab, supporting their decision to seek help.

Despite emotional pleas from staff and teachers, the Simi Valley Unified School District board voted on Feb. 18 to eliminate several staff positions by the end of the 2024-25 school year. The cuts ...

Senior Concerns has been serving the needs of Conejo Valley’s older adults and their caregivers. To celebrate, the Thousand Oaks nonprofit has chosen “The Golden One” as the theme for its annual ...

Joseph Ayala, a businessman and university professor, was appointed to the vacant District 1 seat on the Simi Valley City Council during a special meeting Feb. 24 A newcomer to city politics, Ayala ...

“Seeing the division being created among the college-aged youth is most disturbing. Along with the division is the struggle to educate while social distancing, meeting the needs of the students giving ...

The high-stakes race to replace Jacqui Irwin as representative for the California 42nd Assembly District in the 2026 election has its first contender— plus another possible candidate who’s still a ...