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April 13, 2007 / Community

What's your biggest pet peeve about living in Simi Valley?

JASON SUBE, 28 Public servant "I don't like that there are people that use drugs in Simi." More...

Simi will host townhall meeting on issues related to the county's downtrodden

Input of residents requested by local nonprofit

Community Action of Ventura County has scheduled a town hall meeting in Simi Valley to address poverty issues in the community and Ventura County. The public is invited to offer input at the meeting at 5:30 p.m. More...

T.O.-based drug-maker names replacement CFO

Amgen still stirring over Nanula's coming departure

Amgen announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Bradway as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the Thousand Oaks-based company. More...

Committee on paratransit will meet next week

Group to address issues affecting the disabled

The Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Simi Valley Senior Citizens Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Chili Cook-Off plans are revving up

Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803 will host its 20th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 10 on the school grounds of St. Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Walk for a cause this weekend

The Ventura County chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding its annual MS walk/run tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Rancho Tapo Community Park. Participants may choose to walk or run a 5K or 10K course. More...

Royal's class of 1982 planning reunion at sea

The Royal High School Class of 1982 will celebrate its 25-year reunion on board the Royal Caribbean Cruise line. The Monarch of the Seas will depart from San Pedro on Friday, Nov. 9 for a three-day cruise. More...

Beauty in your own backyard

NATURE'S CANVAS- The gentle, low waters of the Arroyo Simi make their way through the boundaries of Tierra Rejada Park in the western edge of Simi Valley on a sun-drenched afternoon. More...

Draft of city's action plan available for public review

The document outlines intended uses for funding

The city is soliciting comments on the draft fiveyear 200708 action plan that describes the intended use of federal and other funding resources on community needs outlined in the city's fiveyear 2005 consolidated plan. More...

Senate passes Gallegly animal fighting bill

Humane Society praises action to halt 'abhorrent cruelty'

The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed by unanimous consent a bipartisan bill, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007. More...

Low-cost auto coverage offered to low-income drivers

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has announced that the California Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program is available in Ventura County, among other regions in the state. More...

City's homeless turn out in force to question county's plans for aid

January census counted163 homeless in Simi Valley

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

By bus, bike or simply their own two feet, they arrived- the community's homeless- to voice their distress over issues happening in the city they call home. More...

Weather, mite infestation put county's bee population at risk

Issues could lead to higher food prices, one expert says

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County beekeepers are concerned about a mysterious virus that's led to a large decline in the honeybee population across much of the U.S. More...