September 29, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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Longtime congressman doesn't plan to lose his final go-round

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Longtime U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) said he is confident local voters will reelect him to represent California's 24th District in Washington, D.C. because he keeps his promises. More...

Local nonprofit head still at odds with T.O.-based Many Mansions

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Robin Kimball, the founder and CEO of Battered Women's Support Services, is distraught that her attempt to help one homeless, battered woman has resulted in backlash. More...

Just show me to the Maytag

CIRCA 1895- Strathearn Historical Park docent Merry Lynn McLaren, a Simi Valley resident, shows off a dasher, in 1895 a "modern convenience" used to wash clothes, to visitor Tawnee Santoy, also of Simi Valley, during the "Day of History" held recentl More...

At least there won't be a line

DMV CLOSED FOR FACE-LIFT- The Simi Valley branch of the California Department of Motor Vehicles officially closed its doors at noon today for the next seven weeks while it is being remodeled. More...

Much more than a blanket

PATCHWORK PERFECTION- Judy Ragan, a member of the Simi Valley Quilt Club, displays one of her pieces during a 'Quilting Bee' held recently at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. More...

Dream the impossible dream in Ventura

'Man of La Mancha' opens next weekend

The Rubicon Theatre Com- pany presents the Tony Award- winning musical "Man of La Mancha," with previews on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. The play opens Sat- urday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and con- tinues through Sunday, Nov. More...

Offering a helping hand

FRIENDS- Kiana Bahadoran, co-owner and program director for the Simi Valley Adult Day Health Care Center, greets participant Gary at the center. More...

Employment board takes applications

Applications are currently being accepted for positions on the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board which counsels the city council on matters pertaining to youth employment in the city, pro- motes the hiring of Simi Valley youth and More...

Condo available at below-market cost of $168,313

The city of Simi Valley is ac- cepting applications from local low-income residents to purchase a city-owned affordable one-bed- room condominium unit in the LeParc complex. More...

Simi weighs its wireless options

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

As the popularity of wireless Internet soars, many municipalities are looking into the possibility of providing residents access to the invisible information superhigh- way far beyond their neighbor- hood coffee shops. More...

Elks' Wild West Weekend starts today

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge will host the second annual Wild West Weekend Friday to Sun- day, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. More...

AAUW invites new members to join group

Current and prospective members of the American Asso- ciation of University Women are invited to the group's general meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. More...

Simi man heads to the frontlines

Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jose S. Tobo was recently deployed to the Middle East at a forward-operating location in the Iraq War. More...

Former GOP head coming to Simi

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will deliver "The Reagan Forum" at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Ronald Reagan Presi- dential Library. More...

Want to be a beauty queen? Miss Teenage California seeks talented candidates

Winner takes home $10,000 scholarship and $5,000 in cash

The 28th annual Miss Teen- age California Scholarship Competition is seeking young women ages 13 through 19 for its annual state program. The 2007 event will be April 20 through 22 at the Radisson Ho- tel at the Los Angeles Airport. More...

High Street delivers first-class show

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The performers in "Barnum," the first in the 2006-07 season at the High Street Arts Center in Moorpark, are definitively de- serving of a large audience. This group can act, sing, dance and perform a few circus tricks flaw- lessly. More...

Sheriff warns of Day fire fund scam

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents to "beware of fund-raising scams" re- lated to the ongoing Day fire. More...