April 28, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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Honored for heroism

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SERVICEMAN HONORED-Lt. Col. Martin Bruce Spann, left, displays the Soldiers Medal certificate awarded by U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly in Gallegly's office last week. More...

Rec and park volunteer of 2005 announced

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District board has named Dr. Michael Kuhn as Volunteer of the Year for 2005. More...

Kiwanis seeks sponsors for golf tourney

Simi Valley Kiwanis is seeking advertisers and sponsors for its 27th annual Golf Tournament on May 8 at the Wood Ranch Golf Course, 301 N. Wood Ranch Pkwy., Simi Valley. Advertisers can purchase tee signs More...

Earth/Arbor Day brings smiles

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers POSTER DESIGNER-California Lutheran University student Malia Kim, a Simi Valley resident, is awarded a certificate by Thousand Oaks Mayor Dennis Gillette.for winning the Arbor/ Earth Day poster design contest. More...

Garden Club to sell plants

Gardeners are invited to the Busy Hands Garden Club Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 pm Sat., May 6 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Businesses rushing to lease space in Simi Valley

Bob Kahn, first vice president of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), has been involved in the recent negotiation of several industrial building leases in the city of Simi Valley. More...

Getting into the job market

WORKING THE ROOM- Apollo High School junior TJ Menjvear, 17, turns his application in to Regal Cinemas employer during the 20th annual Youth Employment Service and Job Career Fair at the Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club. More...

Fishing derby takes place this weekend

The 31st annual Huck Finn Fishin' Derby will be tomorrow, rain or shine, Sat., April 29 at the Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

Childrens Hospital hosts successful spring gala

The Centennial Guild, a local support group of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), hosted its annual fundraiser at the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Library on March 11. More...

Tell us why your Mom is the best

Mother's Day is May 14 and The Simi Valley Acorn More...

Work Training partners with area businesses

Work Training Programs (WTP) Inc., a private nonprofit organization that provides employment training and support services to individuals with disadvantages and disabilities in Ventura County, has begun new partnerships with area employ More...

Replica gun gets student in trouble

A 15-year-old girl was detained by Simi Valley police for allegedly taking a toy replica gun to Simi Valley High School on April 20. More...

Man hurt in truck crash

Christopher Klepic, 19, of Simi Valley lost control of his vehicle while driving at an estimated speed of 60 mph in a 40 mph zone at 11:29 p.m. April 18. More...

County ballots go electronic

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County residents will use a new electronic voting system when the June primary election rolls around. More...

Family law courts seek input on how to improve

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Prompted by a survey taken last year that showed low user satisfaction with the statewide family law courts, the Ventura County Superior Court held two forums last week to get public input on how to improve. More...

Dances at senior center

The Simi Valley Council on Aging (COA) sponsors dances with live music and light refreshments every Friday night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Family honors beloved father

HARPER SMITH/Acorn Newspapers TRIBUTE-The Gibson family, Luke, 3, and Ivy, 5, with mother, Jessica, plant a tree at the southeast corner of Rancho Tapo Community Park at the Veterans Plaza in honor of their father and husband, Marine Cpl. More...

Library presents digital photo restoration class

Friends of the Library invites the public to a special demonstration, "Restoring and Preserving Your Family Memories Through Digital Photo Restoration" with guest speaker Charles Lucht at 2 p.m. More...

Quotes to chew on

"The less we know the more we suspect." -H.W. Shaw More...

Buy a book or two at the SV library sale

The Simi Valley Friends of the Library will host its Spring Blowout Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., May 6 at the library's community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...

Pool company salesman honored

California Pools, one of the state's oldest full-service pool building and design companies, recently recognized Mark Gelfman of the California Pools' Simi Valley/San Fernando Valley office as Top Salesman of the Year for 2005. More...

Local winemakers celebrate a milestone

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

John and Carmel Whitman went from buying grapes by the pound to selling them by the ton when they inherited a local winery 10 years ago. More...

Playing at the park

SPRING INTO SUMMER- Having your world turned upside down may not always be an unpleasant experience. More...