New safety measures might have prevented deadly '05 crash in Glendale
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
With the number of train commuters up 30 percent over the last five years, mass transit officials have been working to improve the safety and reliability of local train corridors. More...
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
City officials are in search of the right location for a second nondenominational cemetery in Simi Valley. More...
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will collect donations for United States soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan through Sept. 30 in the library's main lobby at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...
The second annual Simi Community Games are scheduled for Sept. 13 through 19. The games are free due to a cooperative effort of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, the Simi Valley Council on Aging and Regal Medical Group. More...
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will build three houses for low-income families in Simi Valley. House sponsors will gather with city officials, Habitat volunteers and families to break ground for these homes at 10 a.m. More...
The California Coastal Commission announced that the 23rd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15 at more than 700 locations around the state. More...
Simi Sunrise Rotary Club recently hosted Rotary District 5240 Governor Jane McClenahan at a breakfast meeting. McClenahan said that her goal for the year is to increase membership at all the clubs in her district. More...
Stipend acts as incentive to go back to school
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Debbie Blumenthal credits a little-known stipend program for child-care professionals with helping her get through college. More...
The third annual Aloha Beach Festival will return to Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. along the Promenade from the Ventura pier down to "Surfer's Point. More...
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