For members of the Simi Valley Quilt Guild, the fabric, patterns, and finished quilts aren’t necessarily the draw—it’s the people. Whether they come for the craft, the challenge or simply the ...

A man, 31, was arrested in the 200 block of Country Club Drive for battery, methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger. On 118 freeway eastbound Stearns Street offramp, a ...

In a profession where turnover is common and success often fleeting, longevity paired with sustained excellence is rare. At Royal High School, Dan Maye has delivered both for nearly four decades. The ...

As rattlesnakes emerge early from winter hibernation across the region, local animal expert Marco Solis is fielding a growing number of calls—from film sets to suburban doorsteps—to safely remove and ...

In an era dominated by fleeting posts and disappearing text, a group of middle school students is being recognized for creating something designed to last. At Valley View Middle School in Simi Valley, ...

Debating short-term rentals like those offered through Airbnb should start from a simple premise: people have a right to make reasonable use of their private property. For many homeowners, especially ...

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ventura County dropped by nearly 12% over the last 12 months, according to preliminary results of the annual Point in Time homeless survey. The survey ...

New restaurants are opening, major retailers are inching closer, and a mystery employer poised to bring new jobs is waiting in the wings—signs, city officials say, that Simi Valley’s economy is not ...

As flames closed in and smoke thickened along a narrow dirt road in Malibu, a stranded driver believed she would not survive—until a fire captain working in her area drove into the danger and brought ...

A packed chamber and strong opposition from residents shaped a key decision on vacation rentals in Simi Valley as the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-0 March 4 to recommend a citywide ban on ...

Nearly 100 students gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Feb. 23 for the Simi Valley Youth Council’s second annual Youth Impact Forum, where teens discussed the key issues shaping ...

A frightened Himalayan cat stranded high in an Italian cypress tree for nearly a week earlier this month is safe today thanks to a determined group of Simi Valley neighbors who refused to give up. The ...