A seventeen year old girl from Simi Valley is missing.

From a Facebook post by Stacy Diorio-Gustafson:

We are missing an 17 year old girl here by the name of Amanda Starn here in Simi. She has been missing for a week now and her parents are extremely worried. Anyone with any information, please privately Facebook me or Deby Barrett Starn. Thank you. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION ON YOUR PAGE! She could be in Simi or the San Fernando Valley. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!!! This was a call photo from Dec. 2011. -- with Deby Barrett Starn.

If you have something to share or need more information use Facebook contact them.

I am glad that a funny meme brought this scientist to my attention.

Please share this video with young people.

My writing isn't as moving as Neil deGrasse Tyson. Watch the video, it is worth it.

( Rep. Buck McKeon, Conservative talk show host Larry Elder, State Senate candidate Todd Zink, and Rep. Allen West. Posted on Todd Zink's campaign Facebook page.)

I was surprised to see this picture of Todd Zink with controversial right wing Representative Allen West.

Click here to read some of the extreme statements by Rep. Allen West.

I usually expect that a Republican in a district like this would be trying to appeal to more moderate voters.

If Todd Zink's campaign emails me a single position that they claim shows that he is a moderate Republican I will post it on the front page.

I have been deleting massive amount of spam comments. I am not sure why so many spammers have found my blog. I accidentally deleted the last 200 comments which including comments from my readers. Sorry if your comment was in there. If you ever post a comment and it gives you a message that the comment needs to be approved or moderated send me an email.

Sorry for the mistake.

School Board candidate Josie Hirsch recently posted this in a Facebook group titled Simi Valley letters to the Editor.

Simi Valley School Board candidate Josie Hirsch (R) is getting an early start on campaigning. With her experiences from her last campaign and her eager campaigning I think she has a much better chance this time.

The big question is who will all of the candidates be? I am hoping another challenger enters the campaign. I have someone in mind that has considered it and would be a great school board member.

I will post more on the other candidates , including the incumbents, when they announce if they are running again.

Click here for my interview with Josie Hirsch from her last campaign.

Josie Hirsch,

Do you support the Governor's proposals for an initiative to help school funding? I'll post your reply on the front page.

(Richard Riordan and Edward Headington)

State Assembly candidate Edward Headington (D) is spreading the news that he has been endorsed by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. His claim is that this shows he has significant bipartisan support and will be able to earn votes from decline to state and Republican voters.

He is running against Scott Wilk (R) in the 38th State Assembly District. The seat is currenty held by Cameron Smyth (R). Many pundits consider it a Republican seat. But if Edward Headington continues to earn bipartisan support he might be able to attract attention to this race.

What do you think? You don't need to register or to use your real name to comment. Please keep it classy.

Scott Wilk,

Who is your most important supporter that is a registered Democrat? I will post your response on the front page. Working with people in both parties will be important to make progress in California.

( Rep. Buck McKeon, Conservative talk show host Larry Elder, State Senate candidate Todd Zink, and Rep. Allen West. Posted on Todd Zink's campaign Facebook page.)

Republican candidate Todd Zink is running against Democratic candidate Fran Pavley in CA State Senate District #27. He is now hiring paid staff. Here is their announcement:

We are now HIRING!

This is a PAID position which pays $1500 per month.

The right person must be driven, hard working, and willing to work long hours. For more information or to set up an interview, please email Rachel@toddzink.com

Go to his website for more information.

Local Democrats have an interesting idea for fundraiser. You can attend and choose which candidate earns your contribution.

Here is the information:

On SATURDAY JUNE 23 from 4-7 p.m., Democratic Club of Camarillo will host a FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CANDIDATES, at the lovely Camarillo home of Rose Obetz and John Noonan.

The club will provide food and drink. Live old time string band music will be by Watermelon Pie (Jack and Phyllis Phillips and friends -- they're SUPER!).

Your admittance will be a direct donation (or donations) to the Democratic candidate(s) of your choice, so bring your checkbook or cash. If you prefer to pay by credit card, we'll have a computer there for your use so you can donate on the spot through a candidate's website.

We're inviting candidates and representatives from their campaigns and hope you can join in too! Call Linda McKenna for information and reservations at 805-650-1634. (Address given upon reserving.) RSVP by June 22.

If you go you can post photographs from the event to facebook.com/briandennerthere

I have only seen a couple of episodes so I need some help. Why is Glenn Beck so against the show Glee?

This is the headline from Talking Points Memo:

Glenn Beck Vows To Single-Handedly Destroy 'Glee'

A recent poll shows that members of both parties support legalized prostitution in Nevada. But Republicans in Nevada don't support marriage equality. I am curious if any of my readers have an argument in favor of prostitution but against marriage equality.

http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/06/15/500697/poll-nevada-republicans-favor-brothels-over-marriage-equality-3-1/

The Federal Marriage Amendment supported by many Republicans that would overturn Marriage Equality in many states targets people for discrimination.

I support marriage equality.

If you don't know much about the Ventura County Office of Eduction I understand. It isn't often in the news and the board members aren't the most important local elected officials involved in the operations of our schools. Because of this the campaigns for seats on this board often have low visibility.

When I first started blogging the board was debating issues not central to their mission including evolution. They were involved in a scandal involving hiring lobbyists to lobby local elected officials for earmarks. A few of the Members were also on the Ventura County Republican Central Committee. Tony Strickland was lobbying Board Members that were also Ventura County Republican Central Committee Members for a for profit group that he as involved in to run a Charter School.

Mark Lisagor ran to stop these shenanigans. We shouldn't have to pay lobbyists to lobby our own elected officials for earmarks. The VCOE shouldn't be wasting time on issues like evolution. Political activists without a strong education background aren't the best candidates.

Mark Lisagor is not a political activist. He is an accomplished dentist. Since he had been on the VCOE many issues have been improved. I am glad he is running for re-election. I will ask to interview him this summer.

Check out his website for more information.

Click on continue reading to read his recent email to supporters.

I haven't agreed with many of the priorities Mayor Bob Huber has chosen but I am glad he continues to hold town hall meetings. Does your Mayor hold town hall meetings?

Bob Huber has announced he intends to run for re-election. Do you think he will face serious competition? The last campaign between Steve Sojka and Bob Huber was among the competitive election for Mayor in Simi Valley that I remember. It would be great to watch Bob Huber make the case of why he has deserves re-election and why his priorities have helped Simi Valley.

Who do you want to run against him? I have heard that Glen Becerra has been considering running.

Steve Sojka and Barbra Williamson are also up for election if they run again.

You don't have to register to comment but keep it classy.

You can post your pictures of the final day of campaigning on the Facebook page for this blog.

This picture was taken by the Ventura County Star of a Tony Strickland campaign rally. His campaigns have always been energetic including great efforts by the candidate himself. In his State Senate campaign I remember seeing him and his staff waving signs by my freeway exit on the way to work. His staff was out there many times. I don't think Hannah-Beth Jackson ever waved signs on a street corner in Simi Valley.

(Photo from the Ventura County Star)

Most signs are made before campaign events. I don't blame the person holding the sign for this spelling error. But I am surprised that nobody else noticed it in time.

Are there any candidates you are excited to be voting for in this primary election? Post a comment. The best comments I'll post on the front page on Tuesday.