A man is dead after an apparent dispute turned violent in Simi Valley on Tues., July 23. The alleged shooter stayed at the scene to speak with police after the incident, which occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on an equestrian path in the 5500 block of Crinklaw Lane near California Oak Street. In a Nixle alert that night, authorities said […]
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Development projects move on to planning commission
Proposals to redevelop two properties in the southeast portion of Simi Valley have sparked concerns about increased traffic, potential street damage and the removal of nearly 200 trees. On July 9, the projects were presented to Neighborhood Council 2, which advises the City Council and planning commission on development projects from the perspective of residents. Both were approved by the […]
Pro-violence post is fake, CLU says
SVPD investigating origin of online remark that went viral, public urged not to contact professorAuthorities have launched an investigation into an alleged fake social media post attributed to a local professor calling for a renewed assassination attempt against Donald Trump. The Simi Valley Police Department on Wednesday said it received a complaint that an unknown individual or individuals had created a fake screenshot of a comment allegedly posted to a Facebook page. “This fabricated […]
Gun store thefts lead to arrests
Shops in Camarillo, Simi targeted in spreeSix men face conspiracy charges after a string of gun thefts at firearms dealers in Ventura County and elsewhere. The targets of the thefts include Camarillo Gun Store where, authorities say, 63 firearms were stolen on July 1, and Smokin’ Barrel Gun Store in Simi Valley, where someone attempted a theft on July 9. Agencies involved in the investigation include […]
Citizens ratchet up demands to fully clean up field lab site
Coinciding with the 65th anniversary of what they consider “one of America’s worst nuclear meltdowns,” Santa Susana Field Lab cleanup advocates hosted an “action assembly” at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley July 13 hoping to get the Ventura County and Los Angeles county boards of supervisors to file a lawsuit against state regulators in charge of cleaning up the […]
Y offers free water safety classes
Sessions start July 29, registration open nowRegistration has begun for the YMCA’s Safety Around Water classes in Simi Valley and Westlake Village. The free, five-session program provides water safety and basic swimming skills to children ages 5 to 13 who have little or no water experience. Session dates are from July 29 to Aug. 31 with lessons held during the late afternoon and early evening. Classes […]
Free landfill day
A free residential clean-up and recycling day is open to all Simi Valley residents this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., July 21, households can dispose of up to two loads of items at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 N. Madera Road. People must provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or waste […]