BRIEFLY MOTORCYCLIST DIES ON RUN FROM POLICE.SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - A 34-year-old Simi Valley man on a Suzuki 750cc GXSR motorcycle died in the 1100 block of Fitzgerald Avenue following a police pursuit, it was reported Friday. James Vargas attempted to pass a Dodge pickup truck but died after he hit the driver's side of the truck, police said. Vargas was thrown 100 feet. Police gave chase at 8:12 p.m. Thursday after noticing Vargas speeding toward the First Street area at 90 mph, officers said. An officer attempted to stop Vargas at a red signal at Bennett Street but he sped off when the light turned green. - Daily News Shot man unable to survive surgery OXNARD - A 26-year-old Oxnard man who was shot in the chest several times at this home late Thursday died during surgery, police said. Steven Anthony Lemos died early Friday at St. John's Hospital St. John's Hospital may refer to: In the United Kingdom:
Lemos was shot at least twice about 11 p.m. Thursday night in his home in the 1900 block of North H Street, MacDonald said. The police were investigating the shooting but did not think it was gang-related, he said. - Daily News Valley businesses invite candidates About 60 of the 111 candidates for Valley mayor and city council will meet with the public Monday afternoon at a forum sponsored by Valley business associations. The forum is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Airtel Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel with a height of 250 feet (76 m) and length of 400 feet that (122 m) occupies the west side of Grand Army Plaza, from which it derives its name, and extends along Central Park South in Manhattan. and Conference Center, 7277 Valjean Ave. in Van Nuys. The public is welcome. Candidates in each of the proposed Valley council districts and six of the 10 mayoral contenders have made reservations to attend, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an event organizer. Mayoral candidates will give brief statements and candidates for council offices will be available to talk to the public. The event is sponsored by the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, the Van Nuys Airport Van Nuys Airport (IATA: VNY, ICAO: KVNY, FAA LID: VNY) is a public airport located in Van Nuys, California in the San Fernando Valley, within the Los Angeles city limits. Association and the Valley Leadership Institute. - Daily News Weapon fire lethal at Oxnard Circle K OXNARD - A 23-year-old Oxnard man was fatally shot Thursday night in the parking lot of a Circle K store in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road, police reported Friday. Juan Ramirez was transported to St. John's Hospital following the 7:47 p.m. incident and died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Police on Friday continued to search for the motive and assailant. - Daily News Vons to pay fine for chicken rip-off VENTURA - Vons Cos. Inc. has been ordered to pay $3,340 in fines and restitution for selling short-weighted chicken in stores throughout Ventura County, District Attorney Michael Bradbury announced Friday. Vons was convicted of selling chicken products that weighed less than the labels stated in September 2001 and February 2002, officials said. Judge Edward Brodie announced the sentence for the company Thursday on two misdemeanor counts of violating business and professional codes. - Daily News Burroughs High to welcome public BURBANK - The public can tour John Burroughs High School John Burroughs High School is a public high school located in Burbank, California. Emilio Urioste, Jr. is the current principal. The school was built in the 1920's, but wasn't established as a high school until 1948. The school was named after naturalist John Burroughs. today as part of a dedication ceremony and open house to celebrate the completed first phase of renovations. Both Burroughs and Burbank high schools underwent renovations as part of a $165 million modernization project in the Burbank Unified School District A unified school district is a school district which includes both primary school (kindergarten through middle school or junior high) and high school (grades 9-12). In Illinois, these districts are called unit school districts. . Air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. for classrooms and remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling of courtyards and libraries were among the first improvements made. Although students are a month into the new school year, officials hope parents and the public will come for a visit, said Ali Kiafar, chief facilities superintendent for the district. The Burroughs open house will be held 2-4 p.m. at 1920 Clark Ave. An open house and dedication at Burbank High, 902 N. Third St., will be held 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19. - Daily News Hahn wants pair off airports panel Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California has asked the City Council to remove two of the most outspoken members of the Los Angeles Airport Commission, even though both have several years before their terms run out, it was reported Friday. Hahn made the request as he worked to complete his $9.6 billion proposal to modernize aging Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX , according to published reports. The commission is expected to consider the plan sometime next year. The commissioners Hahn seeks to replace are the panel's vice president, Warren Valdry, and Westchester representative Ruth Mahala Brown Walter. Both told the media they were surprised by the action and speculated that Hahn wants to remove them because they frequently question the leadership of Commission President Ted Stein. Pending City Council approval, Valdry would be replaced by Peter Weil, a real estate lawyer who sits on the city's Planning Commission, and Walter would be replaced by Alan Llorens, a corporate communications manager at Southern California Edison Southern California Edison (or SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. It provides 11 million people with electricity. and Westchester community activist, according to reports. - City News Service |
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