I’m going to begin this column with two simple, everyday observations, both shaped by my experience as an older adult navigating our community. One happens behind the wheel. The other happens on foot.

When I get gloomy, I think about the 101 Freeway. I know, the freeway itself can be a source of gloom, what with the congestion and irritation that comes with it. But if you look for it, I’ve got a ...

Simi Valley is set to increase salaries for its city manager and several other management staff, with the total cost nearing $160,000 extra coming out of city coffers. The City Council approved the ...

As 2025 draws to a close, it is difficult to escape the sense that it has been a grinding year for the nation and for our community. The headlines have been loud, the arguments louder, and the fatigue ...

BRAINS AND BEAUTY—Contestants in the 2025 Miss/Teen Moorpark & Miss/Teen Simi Valley Scholarship Competition enter the stage alongside the previous year's winners on Aug. 9 in Moorpark. Ten girls ...

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 ...

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 ...

A big celebration is on the horizon commemorating the 50th anniversary of television’s “Little House on the Prairie,” the beloved family drama that was filmed in Simi Valley. The festivities, ...

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 ...

A Simi Valley man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly committing theft and fraud that led to a victim losing her home. According to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, Lane Yudell ...

¡VIVA CULTURA! —Olivia Bautista, left, and Dalia Cruz wait to perform with the Ballet Folklorico Cielito Lindo de Simi Valley during the Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts ...

SENIOR FOOSBALL—What do these gentlemen have in common? They are active soccer players who can compete with the best of them. The Conejo 76 team, founded in 1976 in the Conejo Valley, won first place ...