Simi Valley

A man in Ventura County was sentenced to prison for stabbing his girlfriend and killing her in front of her children. Ramon Joseph Rivas, 36, was sentenced to 51 years to life following the death of Jessica Marie Tinoco, 34.

Gerardo Arroyo Almanza, a 37-year-old man from Simi Valley, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his father to death in 2024. He also admitted to three counts of criminal threats against other family members, as announced by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office on August 3.

A 64-year-old equestrian trainer in Simi Valley, Ventura County, was arrested after allegations of sexually assaulting a child. Investigators believe there may be additional victims, and the Thousand Oaks Police Department began the investigation in April 2025 following a report of an October assault.

A 37-year-old man died after crashing a pickup truck into a parked police motorcycle and a home during a pursuit in Simi Valley. The incident followed an hourslong search that began with a domestic violence call.

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a police motorcycle with shots fired in a Simi Valley neighborhood. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of Dusan Street, south of Sycamore Drive, and was reported Tuesday afternoon.

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a police motorcycle in Simi Valley. AIR7 video footage shows apparent bullet holes in the truck's windshield.

A woman has pled guilty to second-degree murder for selling a fentanyl-xylazine mixture that caused a man's death in Simi Valley, marking Ventura County's first fentanyl murder conviction. The district attorney announced the case, involving Charity Faith Wiley, a Reseda resident who sold the drug to the victim.

A 79-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Tesla driver outside a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, authorities say. The incident occurred in Simi Valley.

A 79-year-old woman was killed when struck by a Tesla driver outside a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, authorities reported.

A 79-year-old woman was killed when struck by a Tesla driver outside a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, authorities say.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a Tesla driver outside a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, according to authorities. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the area.

A Tesla crashed into a cafe in Simi Valley, killing one person and injuring five others.

One person is dead and five others are injured after a white Tesla crashed into a cafe at a Target shopping center in Simi Valley, Southern California. Firefighters responded to the crash around 2:30 p.m. and found six victims, according to a Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson.

A woman was killed when a motorist drove onto the sidewalk outside a cafe in Simi Valley. The incident occurred at a shopping center and involved a Tesla vehicle.

One person was killed and five others injured when a car crashed into an Urbane Cafe restaurant in Simi Valley. The incident occurred after a vehicle slammed into the establishment, according to authorities.

One person is dead and five others are injured after a white Tesla crashed into a cafe at a Target shopping center in Simi Valley, Southern California. The crash occurred on Monday around 2:30 p.m., with six victims reported by the Ventura County Fire Department.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Simi Valley, California, for driving a stolen vehicle after police used a license plate reader camera to detect the car. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. when the stolen vehicle was identified through a FLOCK camera system.

A violent and random attack occurred inside a Target store in Simi Valley, captured on video. Bystanders assisted the woman who was attacked, and a man is in custody.

Burger Motorsports, a Simi Valley-based company, announced a temporary company-wide operational pause on Nov. 19, the day Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release, as employees are already calling out ahead of the event.

A father in Simi Valley was arrested for allegedly exposing his child to fentanyl. On June 12, police responded to a hospital after a child showed symptoms of fentanyl exposure, received medical treatment, and remains in stable condition.

A woman was sprayed with a urine-like substance and called a racial slur in Simi Valley by a group of youths, which police are investigating as a possible hate crime. The incident occurred near the intersection of Township Avenue and Tapo Street while the woman was driving.

A Ventura County man was charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to run down police officers after crashing his SUV into a doughnut shop. Authorities confirmed the suspect's actions targeted law enforcement following the collision.

Frank Leslie Blessing, a 58-year-old man from Simi Valley, faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly ramming an SUV through a closed donut shop and trying to run down a police officer. Prosecutors announced the charge, which includes one count of attempted murder of a peace officer.

Two suspects linked to a 'bank jugging' incident in Camarillo were arrested in Simi Valley. Authorities responded to an auto burglary call in Camarillo and tracked down the suspects, who have a history of crimes, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

A frustrated customer was arrested after allegedly ramming an SUV into a Simi Valley business, Donut Plus, crashing into patrol vehicles, and confronting officers with a knife around 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the 1700 block of Erringer Road, as reported by the Simi Valley Police Department.

A former MGA Entertainment employee was charged with stealing over $1 million in diecast model car collectibles from the company's San Fernando Valley factory. Luis Tanahara, a 55-year-old Simi Valley resident, is accused of the theft on February 14.

Randy and Beth Boyle recovered their wedding ring after their home was destroyed in the Simi Valley fire, with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 20-year-old Los Angeles man, Efran Esau Flores Alvarez, has been charged with nine felony grand theft counts for catalytic converter thefts in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, Ventura County, between March 20 and April. Prosecutors linked him to the spree, which has been a growing issue in the region.

Firefighters in Simi Valley successfully recovered a wedding ring and other precious items from the rubble of the Boyle family's home destroyed by the Sandy Fire. The team sifted through burned-out portions of the residence to locate the family's irreplaceable belongings. This recovery effort highlights the compassionate work of first responders during the wildfire crisis.

Firefighters in Simi Valley discovered precious items, including a family wedding ring, while responding to a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed a home. The crew's efforts to salvage meaningful possessions provided a rare positive moment amid the destruction caused by the wildfire.

A Simi Valley man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend in front of her five children on September 27, 2024. Ramon Joseph Rivas was arrested at the scene when Simi Valley Police responded to the stabbing call. Ventura County DA Erik Nasarenko announced the guilty plea.

Powerful wildfires fueled by strong winds and dry conditions continue to ravage Southern California for the third consecutive day, affecting communities across the region. Reporters Matt Gutman and Rob Marciano are covering the disaster, with Gutman reporting from near Simi Valley north of Los Angeles.

Firefighters are building containment lines around the 1,700-acre Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, with CalFire offering an interactive 3D map of the fire perimeter and evacuation zones. The map shows a burn scar, heat detection, and areas under mandatory evacuation orders. The fire is being fought with aerial firefighting resources.

Multiple wildfires in Southern California have triggered air quality advisories across four counties due to smoke from fires such as the Sandy Fire and Bain Fire. The advisories will continue until at least 4:30 p.m. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the warnings.

The Sandy Fire has forced the evacuation of over 40,000 Simi Valley residents, with at least one home destroyed and the fire currently standing at 1,698 acres and 15% contained. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, which broke out on Monday. The situation remains ongoing as of Wednesday morning.

New wildfires have sparked in California as firefighters continue to battle the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, with several fires emerging in the past day. The situation is being reported on by CBS News' Matt Gutman. The fires are causing concern and ongoing efforts to contain them.

Multiple wildfires are spreading across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and destroying structures. Fire crews are working to make progress on the fires, including the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. The situation is ongoing with tens of thousands remaining evacuated.

The Sandy Fire has forced the evacuation of nearly 44,000 Simi Valley residents, with hundreds more under evacuation warnings as the fire continues to spread amid gusty winds. The fire erupted on Monday around 10:45 a.m. in the area of Sandy Avenue. The fire is still raging and its impact is being closely monitored.

Seven wildfires are burning in Southern California, with the largest being the Santa Rosa Fire at nearly 17,000 acres, and some fires threatening homes and prompting evacuations. The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is among the most concerning. The fires are causing destruction and displacement in the region.

A wildfire in southern California has prompted evacuation orders for over 17,000 people as it threatens suburban homes in the Simi Valley area. The wind-driven fire, known as the Sandy fire, has destroyed at least one home. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze.