A brush fire that sparked last week in Simi Valley burned about 25 acres before crews were able to stop its forward progress. Andrew Dowd of the Ventura County Fire Department said the first call ...

I believe gerrymandering should only be carried out by nonpartisan bodies, not state legislative bodies. Gerrymandering in many states has resulted in an imbalance of political representation.

The revelation that wildfire debris containing hazardous levels of asbestos was dumped into ordinary municipal landfills in Southern California is not just alarming—it’s inexcusable. We now know that ...

The Simi Valley Senior Center and the Council on Aging will host a two-day music fundraiser in December to support the center’s Meals on Wheels program, which is facing funding shortfalls that ...

The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing. Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business. The ...

Richard “Jerry” House, a longtime Simi Valley resident who has worked for the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office since 1995, will soon take over as director of the District Appraisals department. In ...

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 ...

The Simi Valley Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a local couple who have not been seen since July. Jose Luis Perez, 61, and Stephanie Elizabeth Perez, 63, were last in ...

WET ‘N WILD—Newbury Park’s Christian Habib takes a shot on goal during a non-league game against Cate School on Aug. 29 at Newbury Park High School. Cate won, 11-9. Photos by MICHAEL COONS/Acorn ...

Cal Lutheran University students sat shoulder to shoulder, their chairs forming a circle. They wore matching T-shirts and, in a classroom setting, discussed various aspects of the criminal justice ...

Fiery complaints and counter protests regarding recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids boiled over at this week’s Simi Valley City Council meeting, prompting officials to do something ...

With votes still being counted, early results in the 2024 elections provided a preview of the leading candidates in key local races. Voters in Simi Valley have indicated they want both change and ...