http://www.vcstar.com/news/news/local/simi-valley/?partner=RSSVentura County Star Stories: Simi Valleyen-usnews/local/simi-valleyhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/hamilton-specializes-in-versatility-for-simi/?partner=RSSAmanda Hamilton was determined to become a gymnastics star. From age 4, she dedicated nearly six hours a day to intense training. Hamilton reached Level 10 status eight years later before everything came crashing down. Hamilton was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis — a condition in which a vertebra in the lower part of the spine slips out of the proper position. rpotkey@venturacountystar.com (Rhiannon Potkey)Fri, 18 May 2012 23:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432802-734641news/local/simi-valleyRhiannon PotkeyVentura, CAHamilton's versatility has made her a star at Simi ValleyVentura County Starhamilton-specializes-in-versatility-for-simiurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432802-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/west-county-community-briefs/?partner=RSSThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program will host a 4-6 p.m. triathlon clinic and wine-and-cheese gathering Sunday at 2233 E. Ventura Blvd. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432826-734641news/local/local-newsStaff WriterVentura, CAWest county community briefs: Triathlon clinic planned for SundayVentura County Starwest-county-community-briefsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432826-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/east-county-community-briefs/?partner=RSSA fair to inform residents about and promote a green and sustainable living will be held today at the Agoura Hills civic center and library. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432805-734641news/local/local-newsStaff WriterVentura, CAEast county community briefs: Fair will promote sustainable livingVentura County Stareast-county-community-briefsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432805-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/local-sports-briefs/?partner=RSSSouthern California players will converge for a jamboree today with local teams playing at Simi Valley's Apollo and Agoura highs fields. Action starts at 8 a.m. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432768-734641zone/camarillo/sportsStaff WriterVentura, CALocal sports briefs: Playoffs, jamboree hosted by regionVentura County Starlocal-sports-briefsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432768-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/one-person-injured-after-crashing-into-bank-in/?partner=RSSOne person was taken to the hospital this morning after crashing into a Bank of America in Simi Valley, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Fri, 18 May 2012 17:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432673-734641news/local/local-newsFrom staff reportsVentura, CAOne person injured after crashing into bank in Simi ValleyVentura County Starone-person-injured-after-crashing-into-bank-inurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432673-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/25th-congressional-race-is-new-for-simi-valley/?partner=RSSFor the first time in 26 years, Simi Valley will have a new representative in the U.S. House after this year's elections. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432465-734640elections/25th-congressionalTony BiasottiVentura, CA25th Congressional race is new for Simi ValleyVentura County Star25th-congressional-race-is-new-for-simi-valleyurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432465-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/schools-revamp-menus-ahead-of-new-lunch-mandates/?partner=RSSSchool districts are fine tuning lunch menus ahead of July 1, when new federal guidelines calling for healthier fare take effect. wleung@vcstar.com (Wendy Leung)Fri, 18 May 2012 01:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432457-734640news/education/allWendy LeungVentura, CASchools revamp menus ahead of new lunch mandatesVentura County Starschools-revamp-menus-ahead-of-new-lunch-mandatesurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432457-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/simi-valley-man-helps-create-reality-show-on-saw/?partner=RSSSteve Blanchard, a chain-saw carver, and Michael Harris, of Simi Valley, have created a reality television show, "Saw Dogs," which will air Saturday on the Discovery Channel. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432405-734640news/local/simi-valleyJake FinchVentura, CASimi Valley man saw a TV opportunity Ventura County Starsimi-valley-man-helps-create-reality-show-on-sawurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432405-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/local-sports-briefs/?partner=RSSStar striker Gyasi Zardes will play his first game this season as the Ventura County Fusion host the Ogden Outlaws tonight at 7 p.m. at the VC Sportsplex. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432378-734640zone/camarillo/sportsStaff WriterVentura, CALocal sports briefs: Zardes, Kindle to make Fusion debutsVentura County Starlocal-sports-briefsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432378-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/businessman-fined-25000-for-allegedly-laundering/?partner=RSSThe California Fair Political Practices Commission on Thursday fined a businessman $25,000, saying he laundered campaign contributions. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432377-734640news/politics/elections/localFrom staff reportsVentura, CABusinessman fined $25,000 for donations in Simi race Ventura County Starbusinessman-fined-25000-for-allegedly-launderingurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432377-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/second-helpings-standout/?partner=RSS Thu, 17 May 2012 22:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432324-734640entertainment/diningStaff WriterVentura, CASecond Helpings standout: The Egg HouseVentura County Starsecond-helpings-standouturn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432324-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/happenings/?partner=RSSA roundup of events this weekend across Ventura County. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432302-734640news/local/local-newsStaff WriterVentura, CAHappenings: May 18, 2012Ventura County Starhappeningsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432302-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/25th-congressional-debate-lacks-something-the/?partner=RSSThe 25th Congressional District debate at Simi Valley City Hall on Wednesday was sparsely attended in more ways than one. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432315-734640elections/25th-congressionalTony BiasottiVentura, CA25th Congressional debate lacks something: the incumbentVentura County Star25th-congressional-debate-lacks-something-theurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432315-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/only-2-of-four-38th-assembly-district-candidates/?partner=RSSThe two candidates in the 38th Assembly District who showed up at a forum Wednesday night in Simi Valley criticized two others for skipping the event. mharris@vcstar.com (Mike Harris)Thu, 17 May 2012 17:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432229-734640elections/25th-congressionalMike HarrisVentura, CA2 of 4 38th Assembly District candidates show up for Simi forum Ventura County Staronly-2-of-four-38th-assembly-district-candidatesurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432229-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/simi-valley-police-department-police-foundation/?partner=RSSSeven people were honored during the Simi Valley Police Department and the Simi Valley Police Foundation's awards luncheon. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431955-734639news/local/local-newsAnne KallasVentura, CASimi Valley Police Department, Police Foundation hold awards luncheon Ventura County Starsimi-valley-police-department-police-foundationurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431955-734639Change734639Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/simi-now-requires-two-complaints-for-some-noise/?partner=RSSUnder a new Simi Valley policy, it will now take at least two citizen complaints instead of one to trigger a code enforcement investigation of some residential noise nuisance allegations. mharris@vcstar.com (Mike Harris)Wed, 16 May 2012 17:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431691-734639news/local/local-newsMike HarrisVentura, CASimi now requires two complaints for some noise nuisances Ventura County Starsimi-now-requires-two-complaints-for-some-noiseurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431691-734639Change734639Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/15/38th-assembly-district-candidates-to-discuss/?partner=RSSA 38th Assembly District candidate forum will be held Wednesday night at Simi Valley City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431459-734638elections/38th-state-assemblyFrom staff reportsVentura, CA38th Assembly district candidates to discuss issues in Simi Valley Ventura County Star38th-assembly-district-candidates-to-discussurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431459-734638Change734638Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/15/simi-valley-senior-group-to-perform-musical/?partner=RSSThe Simi Valley Senior Center's Performing Arts Group will perform "Dreaming" from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday at the senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The performance is free. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431452-734638entertainment/eventsAlicia DoyleVentura, CASimi Valley senior group to perform musicalVentura County Starsimi-valley-senior-group-to-perform-musicalurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431452-734638Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/15/senior-briefs/?partner=RSSA class on Life Stories, Myth and the Imagination will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays starting June 5 at the Fillmore Senior Center. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431396-734638news/local/local-newsStaff WriterVentura, CASenior briefs: Course to teach how to write life storiesVentura County Starsenior-briefsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431396-734638Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/15/moorpark-woman-killed-in-chatsworth-crash/?partner=RSSAuthorities have identified a 21-year-old Moorpark woman killed in a Chatsworth traffic crash Monday. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431258-734638news/local/local-newsFrom staff reportsVentura, CAMoorpark woman killed in Chatsworth crash identified Ventura County Starmoorpark-woman-killed-in-chatsworth-crashurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431258-734638Change734638Usable