Early-bird shoppers Phyllis Hallowell, Pam Markham and Sharon Killoran were headed into Macy's in the Simi Valley Town Center, their arms full of shopping bags about 4 p.m. Friday.
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Drive held for toys, blankets, supplies
Redbird, a nonprofit group in Simi Valley with the goal of bridging the gap between native and non-native people and assisting families in need, will hold a drive Dec. 6 to benefit American Indians.
Officers warn shoppers to be alert to crime
Police officers in Ventura County have seven little words of advice for shoppers this holiday season: Hide your valuables and lock your vehicle.
Seniors relish pre-Thanksgiving meals
It was a choice between any restaurant in Simi Valley or a pre- Thanksgiving dinner at the Simi Valley Senior Center on Wednesday night for a group of local women who meet weekly for a girls night out.
Trees represent countries Reagan visited
Reagan Library docent Bill Martin balanced himself on a ladder, carefully positioning a large, white angel on top of a tree representing Italy. It was one of several duties Martin was given last week at the Reagan Library and Museum in Simi Valley. He was one of about 100 volunteers from various organizations throughout Ventura County who were on hand to decorate 30 trees, part of the library's annual "Christmas Around the World" exhibit.
Simi police benefits, pay to rise 7 percent
Simi Valley police officers are receiving a 7.05 percent raise in total compensation, including salary and benefits, city officials said Tuesday. Although faced with an already constricted budget, the city anticipated most of the cost — $1.35 million — based on terms of a contract signed in 2005.
Contest seeks Web page for Cajun Fest
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise is sponsoring a Web Site Design Contest for its annual Cajun Festival.
Decorated train at Simi Metrolink station aids firefighters' toy drive
A sock monkey peeked out of the bag Kevin McKee had stuffed with miniature skateboards called tech decks and little fairy princess dolls as he walked up to a box that was set up at the Simi Valley Metrolink Station.
New Habitat homes bring meaning to a son's death
Laura Aguilera, with her three children standing behind her, cut a yellow ribbon on a door with a pair of gigantic scissors. Smiling, she entered her new Simi Valley home, as those who helped her achieve her dream of homeownership stood behind her.
Mother-daughter workout available
Mother Daughter Body Transformation Boot Camp, a six-week exercise program, will begin Dec. 6 at the Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi.
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