Downed power lines blamed in fire that destroyed five homes
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
The potent smell of smoke was still blowing in the air at the BonnFyre Ranch above Moorpark on Monday as Dorann LaPerch hurried about caring for her horses and her pets.
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HOLIDAY BASKET- Simi Valley resident Alberta Tellez considers bidding on a gift basket at silent auction before the start of last Thursday's Westlake Women's Club luncheon at the new Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. More...
Amtrak to make special delivery on Dec. 16
This holiday season the Ventura County Fire Department is sponsoring many local donation programs. All Ventura County fire stations will be drop-off points for new, unwrapped toys, More...
A Breakfast with Santa Claus benefit for Habitat for Humanity is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Community Room (on the second level behind the tall tower in Center Court) of the Simi Valley Town Center. More...
Ventura County property owners are paying their real estate taxes at a slower rate than in past years, according to tax collector Lawrence Matheney. "We are running about 5,000 payments behind last year's record pace," Matheney said. More...