May 23, 2012

#30 Gary Galloway Memorial Police vs Fire Football Game – Make a Wish Foundation

gary galloway football game make a wish simi valley365 Things to do in Simi Valley loves a noble cause.  While we can go out for entertainment and shopping, sometimes there are activities in Simi Valley that are fun and help raise funds for very good causes.  The Police and Fire Departments in Simi Valley do such a thing by hosting a football game to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation.  The Video below shows what a great event the Gary Galloway Memorial Football game is and features a past recipient of a Make a Wish grant.

Porter Ranch Fire affects Simi Valley

Porter Ranch Fire affects Simi Valley

2008 Porter Ranch Fire affects Simi Valley

The Porter Ranch Fire is part of what we see in Southern California almost every fall and with the low rain fall we are ripe for wildfires like we see today. Fortunately Ventura County has very tough standards for home owners who live near fire hazard areas and since many of the neighborhoods that butt up to the bush areas are new developments; those homes benefit from fire-safe building standards like boxed eaves.

The fire looks to have moved to the Box Canyon Area and hopefully the fire will be controlled soon.

The affects to Simi Valley have included the closing of the 118 at Rocky Peak and the Pass Road.

Simi Valley\'s Indain Hills