June 10, 2005 RSS feed / Community

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Women are strong force in Habitat for Humanity building

With hammers in hand, women across the country are coming together to build homes and better futures with families in need. More...

Simi Valley fire stations brace for long, hot summer

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The heavy rain season brought colorful hills, but the greenery is drying up and leaving abundant brush that could fuel costly fires in the coming months, according to Ventura County fire officials. More...

VA voices unhappiness over federal government cuts in funding

The leader of the nation More...

YMCA honors local resident Kaufman

The Young Women More...

Here to lend a helping hand

PROVIDING A SAFETY NET FOR GOOD HEALTH More...

Rotarians award $9,000 in college scholarships

by Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Gilbert Camargo came to Simi Valley five years ago from Columbia, South America. He enrolled in school but was put in classes that weren More...

$100,000 in scholarships awarded to Moorpark College students

On May 18, the Moorpark College Foundation hosted a reception for students who have been awarded scholarships administered by the Scholarship Office. This year, 45 donors gave scholarships totaling $115,000 to 109 students. More...

Catching a toe-hold in the local craggy cliffs

LIFE ON THE EDGE More...

Simi Crime Watch

Murder motiPolice arrested a suspect for domestic battery at 12:15 a.m. May 29 in the 2400 block of Fitzgerald Road. More...

DA finds shooting by off-duty officer justified

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The shooting by an off-duty Los Angeles police officer that killed a partygoer last Halloween in Simi Valley was legally justified, according to a report issued by the Ventura County district attorney More...

Gallegly bills receive approval

The House of Representatives recently approved more than $12.5 million for four energy and water projects in Ventura County that were championed by U.S. More...

Regional leaders press for preservation of transportation dollars

Local leaders from throughout Southern California expressed strong support for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger More...

Samaritan Center plans benefit concert to keep doors open

by Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

This year marks 10 years the Samaritan Center has served the homeless of Simi Valley. But the center may not be around to celebrate another year, due to cutbacks in federal funding. More...

Kid’s club to hold auction, honor supporter Gallegly

by Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Back in 1980, the year Ronald Reagan became the country More...

Simi Valley Chamber and mayor hold open house for work training

Work Training Programs, Inc. hosted an open house and ribboncutting to dedicate the new Simi Valley office headquarters at 1463 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley on Thurs., May 26. More...

SV Education Foundation awards scholarships

Each year the Simi Valley Educational Foundation awards scholarships to one student from each of the four local high schools and from Moorpark College. A Foundation Board member will present each student with a $1,000 check at their school More...

Apricot Festival revived at Moorpark College

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce presents the Apricot Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., June 11 on the soccer fields at Moorpark College. Admission is free. More...

Financial aid workshops debut at community college

With registration for fall classes approaching, and California Community College fees at an all-time high, Moorpark College is providing free workshops on how to apply for financial aid and fill out the Federal Application for Financial Aid. More...