Simi News

A multi-agency task force to address the problem of mortgage fraud has been established in Los Angeles. Salvador Hernandez, assistant director in charge of the FBI in Los Angeles, announced the SCAM (Southern CAlifornia Mortgage) Task Force will be the latest of more than 40 similar task forces across the country.

The Ventura County Fair Entry Weekend will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Simi Valley Hospital recently welcomed its newly appointed senior vice president of strategic operations. Mark Newmyer, who was appointed to the position in May, began work July 7. As VP, his duties include the daytoday oversight of the diagnostic imaging, plant operations, environmental services and laboratory departments.

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TIME SERVED- Lawman and member of the Simi Valley Moose Lodge, G. "Fingers" Schriver, frees Jenn Falk from "jail" in an effort to raise bail money during a Moose Lodge fundraiser last Sunday on behalf of recovering CHP officer Tony Pedeferri.

UCLA Medical Center ranks as one of the top three American hospitals, and the best hospital in the western United States for the 19th consecutive year, according to a U.S. News and World Report survey that reviews patient outcomes dated, reputation among physicians and other care-related factors.

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents a free outdoor concert with Hotel California, an Eagles tribute band, at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Guests may bring a blanket or low chair for lawn seating.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Wednesday that allows the city of Simi Valley to build a new public cemetery. "I was very happy to know that the governor signed the bill," Mayor Paul Miller said. "The next task is to find an acceptable piece of property to build a cemetery.

FRI., JULY 18 Fruity Fun 41st annual Kiwanis Citrus Festival, Harding Park, 1300 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula. 5 to 11 p.m. today; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Carnival rides, car show, citrus and avocado pavilion, specialty foods, arts and crafts vendors, family fun stage, headline entertainment, beer lounge with DJ music, games.

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, TV shows, documentaries and music programs available online and at retail stores.