DYNAMIC ENTRY—Above, members of the Simi Valley Police Department’s SWAT team enter a restroom to check for a suspect during a training exercise in the clubhouse at the Mountain Valley Homeowner ...

Klein Lopez 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 ...

For decades, Simi Valley has been a cornerstone of Hollywood’s film-making industry. Our city’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history and film-friendly policies have made it a go-to destination for ...

To say these are challenging times for America’s business community would be a gross understatement. With tariffs and price increases looming, the country’s entrepreneurs face uncertain times ahead.

Environmental groups are applauding a Los Angeles Superior Court ruling they say strengthens stormwater regulations at the Santa Susana Field Lab, limiting toxins and radioactive waste in the Los ...

UNWANTED VISITORS—Dump trucks carrying wildfire debris travel along the eastbound 118 Freeway headed for the Simi Valley Landfill. Residents are objecting. Photos by MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers A ...

It’s time again for curators of the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Reagan Library to swap out the ancient manuscripts. Due to their extreme light sensitivity, these 2,000-year-old documents are ...

Simi Valley officials hosted their annual State of the City presentation last week with a promise of fiscal responsibility, enhanced public safety and burgeoning economic development. Held May 28 at ...

Ventura County is hitting the road with a new approach to managing pet overpopulation— and it’s rolling in on four wheels. In a unanimous vote April 29, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors ...

470 Senior Class President Gabriella Zavala ASB President Luke Lacy Number of Valedictorians (student with a GPA over 4.0) 96 Class motto “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” ...

SETTING UP— Creative director Orlando de la Paz, left, and actor Dean Butler make plans for the 50th anniversary celebration of “Little House on the Prairie,” which was filmed in Simi. Courtesy of ...