May 6, 2005 RSS feed / Community

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Bringing the digs up to snuff

RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers REMODELING THE HALL-Believer/worker volunteers are on the last few weeks of a months- long remodeling of their Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall at 1560 First St. More...

Metrolink proposes fare increases

Metrolink is proposing fare increases of between 4.5 and 9.25 percent to offset unexpectedly high fuel costs. If approved by the Metrolink Board of Directors, these new fares will go into effect on July 1. More...

Police dispatch wins performance awards

On April 14, the Simi Valley Police Department More...

Huck Finn Fishing Derby enjoyed by many

FIRST TIME ANGLER-Above, Madison Meissner, 3 1/2, puts her "Barbie" fishing pole to good use, catching the first two fish of her life, trout, during the "Huck Finn Fishing Derby" at the Rancho Simi Community Park pond. More...

Groundbreaking for elementary school expansion

A groundbreaking was held on Fri., April 20 to celebrate the beginning of construction for a major expansion and modernization of Atherwood Elementary School at the school construction site, 2350 E. Greensward Street. More...

One small spade for the school district

GOLDEN SHOVELS--The ground gets broken in the first step of building three standard classrooms,as well as three kindergarten classrooms, four modular rooms on permanent foundations, and a toilet room building for Atherwood Elementary School. More...

Council grants $750,000 to 22 local nonprofits

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council voted Monday to give nearly $750,000 in community development grants to 22 local nonprofit organizations. More...

Train crash hearing begins

Juan Manuel Alvarez is waiting to hear whether the Los Angeles County District Attorney can gather enough evidence to indict him on murder charges in connection with the Glendale train wreck that occurred on January 26. More...

Businesses cited for alcohol sales violations

Between April 7 and 13, the Simi Valley Police Department More...

What drivers should know before an auto accident

Although responsible drivers try to avoid getting into auto accidents, even the best of drivers can have bad luck behind the wheel. According to the National Safety Council about 20 million drivers (nearly 10 percent of all U.S. More...

Arroyo clean-up day needs volunteers

The Simi Valley Neighborhood Councils are asking volunteers to help with the third annual Arroyo Clean-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., May 21 at Tapo Canyon Road at the Arroyo, south of Royal Avenue. More...

St. Rose of Lima to host dinner

St. Rose of Lima Elementary School presents its annual Spring Auction, "A Touch of Class," from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fri., May 13 at the Wood Ranch Golf Club, Simi Valley. More...

Strathearn Historical Society seeks docents

The Simi Valley Historical Society is seeking community-minded residents to serve as docents at the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum. The next training classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. More...

Acting and improv classes for local kids

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and Actors Repertory Theatre of Simi (A.R.T.S.) announce the summer schedule for children and teen acting and improv classes. More...