April 27, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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What concerns you most: Traffic congestion or global warming?
SARAH CATHCART, 23 College student "We might as well look at the big picture and put our efforts towards fixing the big problem of global warming. Then all the little problems will fall into place." More...

Park district wants residents' input on plan to prohibit smoking in parks

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

Persistent complaints from several youth and adult sports leagues in town have pushed the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District into action regarding smoking in public parks. More...

Residents encouraged to participate in SCE's discount plan

Southern California Edison is encouraging customers to enroll in its Summer Discount Plan now so that they can be eligible for bill credits during June through September, in return for allowing SCE to interrupt their air conditioner duri More...

Free consultations available on senior issues

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the city of Simi Valley, offers free information and assistance consultation services for local seniors and their families from 8 a.m. More...

Astronomy Day gives county stargazers a stellar view

SOLAR POWER- Ventura County Astronomical Society member Gerry Seck, a Simi Valley resident, finetunes his telescope for a filtered view of the Sun during the Ventura County Astronomy Day event at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks on Saturday. More...

Inaugural Gridiron Golf Classic will benefit Pioneer football team

The inaugural Simi Valley High School Gridiron Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Los Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m., a shotgun start at 10 a.m. More...

Arts, crafts fair just around the corner

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will present the 32nd annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. Admission is free. More...

Open forum will discuss 'Law of Attraction'

The Language and Philosophy of Peace study group will present a talk on "The Law of Attraction" by Soraya Deen, president of Resolution Revolution Inc., from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. More...

Young girls escape frightening experience

Man reportedly tried to lure children into his truck

Police are on the lookout for a man who attempted to abduct two girls as they were walking northbound in the 2200 block of Shasta Way in Simi Valley at about 7 p.m., April 24. More...

For the Record

Last week the phone number for The Magical Kitchen, a new restaurant opening May 5 in Simi Valley, was listed incorrectly. The correct number is (805) 527-3000. More...

County officials refute civil grand jury allegations

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has directly challenged the content of a civil grand jury report recently released that alleged the county has neglected to perform adequate internal audits, and that County Executive Officer Johnny Johnst More...

Construction underway on welcome sign

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Simi Valley is about to get its welcome mat back. More...

Fire departments braced for danger in a hot, dry year

Recommend evacuation plans
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local fire agencies are ready to fight blazes on a moment's notice, regardless of the season. Every year is unique and brings with it its own set of weather challenges. More...

Some home advice

PROPERTY VALUE - - Simi Valley businessman David Scharf offers real estate investment tips at last weekend's home remodeling show at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Dozens of vendors were on hand. More...

Horse club to host benefit trail ride

Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Hospital

The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club will host the "Saddle Up" Trail Ride to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Sunday, May 6. Rain date is May 13. More...

Local boxing gym aimed at youth celebrates a decade in the ring

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

Children chasing each other through a maze of punching bags and playing tag inside a steel cage may not be a typical way to celebrate a decade in business, but for Robert Ortiz, owner of Kids Gloves Boxing Studios in Simi Valley, it was the pe More...

Governor's former flame to speak at Simi Library

Barbara Outland Baker, professor of English at Moorpark College and author of "Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak," will be the Sunday Series speaker at 2 p.m. More...