Part 1 of a twopart investigation into gang prevention at Simi schools
By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com
Though they may not even be aware of it, most students attending high school in Simi Valley will at one time or another be exposed to gang-influenced activity.
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Metrolink's board of directors recently approved a 3.5 percent increase in all train fares effective July 1. For train schedules, fare calculator and directions to the nearest Metrolink station, call (800) 371-LINK (5465). More...
Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day, and the threeday weekend changes the deadlines for the Friday, June 1 edition. Letters to the editor and press releases must be received by noon Thursday, May 24. More...
Thousands enjoy annual Chamber event
Photos by Iris Smoo
TAKE TO THE STREETS- (clockwise from above right) Local firefighters and emergency personnel perform an "extraction drill," demonstrating the techniques they use to extract an injured person from a wrecked car as community members watch a More...
The Social and Travel Club of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church will host a family night pizza party from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the parish hall, 5649 Pittman St., Simi Valley. More...
The Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society will sponsor a model railroad swap meet from 7 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, May 19, at Santa Susana Park, pavilion west of the Depot, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. More...
The Trident Patrol Squadron 65 Bloodhounds, a unit of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps- one of "the bestkept secrets" in youth organizations- will celebrate 25 years of sure sailing on Sunday, May 20. The U.S. More...
SOAP AND SCRUB- Above, Rachel Lewis, 14, Jake Randolph, 15, and Jennifer Larcomb, 16, all of Simi Valley, soap down a dusty sedan at the Royal High School Girls' Water Polo fundraising team carwash, held at the school on More...
No cost to enjoy a variety of entertainment
Gold's Gym of Simi Valley will host its grand opening party this Saturday, May 19, at its new 50,000 square-foot facility located 1357 ELos Angeles Avenue. The free event, which is going on from 11 a.m. More...
Circus Vargas will run through Monday, May 21 at the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road. More...