Category Archives: Featured Articles

Final Draft of Expansion EIR Complete

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mike Chandler

VENTURA COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION’S FINAL DRAFT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT COMPLETE January 28, 2011, Simi Valley, Calif. – The Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center (SVLRC) announced today that the Ventura County’s Final Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is now … Continue reading →

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Chief Lewis Defends the SVPD

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Mike Chandler

I’m used to taking the unpopular position, so I’ll go ahead and say this: I don’t believe the SVPD has done anything wrong in their handling of the Takasugi fraud case, the controversial criminal complaint regarding Mayor Huber’s former law … Continue reading →

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Williamson Resigns as Chair of Task Force

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Barbra Williamson has officially resigned from the Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Task Force, according to this news release distributed this morning by the Task Force: *** UPDATE: Barbra Williamson has resigned as Chair of the Task Force, but still remains … Continue reading →

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New Planning Commissioners

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike Chandler

New Planning Commissioners were appointed this evening. Councilman Glen Becerra reappointed Mary Bibb to the Planning Commission. Newly elected Councilman Mike Judge nominated Kenneth Rice, long term Simi Valley resident. Both were unanimously voted in to the Planning Commission. Mayor … Continue reading →

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Landfill Expansion Taskforce Website

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Minutes after I sent an email to Councilwoman Barbra Williamson offering to host a website for the Landfill Expansion Taskforce, she replied with a press release announcing the new website for the Taskforce! Obviously, she and the team have been … Continue reading →

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Oxnard’s City Manager Shake-up

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Some signs are pointing to the end of the career for the current City Manager of the City of Oxnard. At least that is my interpretation of the most recent news on the Ventura County Star, indicating Oxnard Mayor Tom … Continue reading →

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DA Declines to Investigate

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Mike Chandler

District Attorney Greg Totten opted not to investigate the allegations that the Simi Valley Police Department intentionally delayed the investigation of the Takasugi fraud case to shield the campaign of Bob Huber, newly elected Mayor and former partner of Takasugi. … Continue reading →

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Our New City Council

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Tonight, we’ll get to see our new City Council Members sworn in. Regardless of your position throughout the campaigns, this must be exciting for most of us who follow these matters. Well, at least it is for me. Tonight we’ll … Continue reading →

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DA Reviews Takasugi/SVPD Issue

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Mike Chandler

The VC Star is reporting that District Attorney Totten is reviewing the allegation that the Simi Valley Police delayed the Takasugi fraud investigation until after the Mayoral election. Of course, the suggestion here is that Takasugi’s former partner, Mayor-elect Bob … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Under Fire

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Waste Management took some heat from citizens last night at the City Council meeting. Most notably was Louis Pandolfi, Landfill Expansion Task Force member and outspoken opponent of the expansion. He took on the issue of the recent press release … Continue reading →

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