March 31, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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Local resident a father, a professional communicator -and he loves punk rock

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Youth sports have special meaning for Keith Jajko, a Simi Valley resident who shares his expertise not only with his own children, but with others in the community. More...

Some charges in supervisorial race may be inaccurate, according to law officer

The three candidates who are vying to represent the Fourth District on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors all say they support law enforcement. More...

Kiwanis plan golf tournament

The Simi Valley Kiwanis 27th annual Golf Tournament is one of the club%27s biggest fundraisers of the year and is scheduled for tee off at 1 p.m. Mon., May 8 at the members-only Wood Ranch Golf Course, 301 Wood Ranch Pkwy., Simi Valley. More...

Cellphones to be donated to seniors

Home Instead Senior Care and the nonprofit organization Phones for Life will distribute free cellphones to seniors in need throughout Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties. More...

Getting the point across the dangers of teen driving

ACCIDENT ODDS- Lt. Roy Jones, commander of the Simi Valley Police Department traffic unit, addresses the neighborhood council joint chairs meeting. More...

Once in a lifetime

'WINNAH, WINNAH, WINNAH!'--This past weekend, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset's St. Paddy's Beer Fest produced a lucky winner. More...

DMV remodel delayed

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The city council last week rejected all four construction bids on a project to renovate the Department of Motor Vehicles building because two of them arrived incomplete. More...

Kiwanis clean up, beautify school grounds

On Sat., March 25, 12 volunteers from Simi Valley Kiwanis arrived at Knolls Elementary School in Simi Valley armed with shovels, rakes, gardening implements, gloves and sun hats for "Total K Day." More...

Suspect in murder case enters plea of not guilty

Randall Clifton Kling, 50, on March 24 plead not guilty and denied all special circumstances to charges related to the murders of Michael and William Budfuloski. More...

Storm water pollution prevention awareness program announced

The Public Works, Environmental Compliance Division of the city of Simi Valley is reminding residents that water from recreational swimming pools, Jacuzzis, fishponds and fountains often contain chemicals used for sanitizing or cleansing More...

Popular antiques store makes a comeback

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Now antiques shoppers can rest easy. Penny Pinchers is scheduled to reopen Sat., April 1 at its new digs at 2355 Tapo St., Ste. 16 in Simi Valley. More...

Art for the public to enjoy

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers 'HERE'S MINE'-Brittany Love, 7, of Simi Valley is happy to show the tile that she hand-painted in the cement benches around the playground at Vista del Arroyo Park. More...

Theater foundation seeking new directors

The new season for the Theater on High Street in Moorpark will be from September through August 2007. The foundation is soliciting proposals from local community theater directors before announcing the season%27s schedule of events. More...

Salon owners win management award

Regis Corporation recently awarded Daryl and Larry Kleintob the honor of Supercuts "Under 10 Stores" Franchisee of the Year for 2005. The Kleintobs own six Supercuts hair salons in Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley. More...