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Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Simi Valley couple charged in fentanyl-related death of infant daughter (vcstar.com) — Simi Valley readers should know that a local couple has been charged in the fentanyl-related death of their 11‑month‑old daughter after Simi Valley police responded to a 911 call on Talbert Avenue last December. Prosecutors allege the father, a known fentanyl user, was caring for the baby when she was exposed to drugs, and both parents now face serious felony charges and high bail while awaiting further court dates.
2. Four Family Members Convicted of Running Countywide Commercial Sex Operation (keyt.com) — One of the central figures in a long‑running countywide commercial sex and money‑laundering operation has been identified as a Simi Valley resident, now facing up to 17 years in state prison. Prosecutors say she and relatives used massage businesses across Ventura County as fronts, laundered substantial proceeds through banks and real estate, and were all remanded into custody ahead of fall sentencing dates.
3. 2-Time Champion Football Coach Tragically Dies Of Stroke (gridironheroics.com) — Simi Valley High's football team will be part of a special tribute Friday night at Ventura College, where St. Bonaventure will hold a moment of silence before their game to honor former coach Todd Therrien. Therrien, a two-time state champion and longtime Ventura County coaching figure, died Wednesday at 47 after complications from a stroke, leaving a powerful legacy remembered by former players and rival coaches alike.
4. Bailee Rios May Not Appear at Next Court Date in San Fernando After Judge Grants Medical Waiver (sanfernandosun.com) — A Simi Valley woman at the center of a deadly DUI bus crash case in Chatsworth may be allowed to skip some upcoming court appearances after a judge granted her a medical waiver. She remains jailed on multimillion‑dollar bail, faces potential life in prison if convicted of multiple murder and DUI charges, and continues to draw intense scrutiny and anger from victims' families.
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