August 24, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Metrolink aims to provide safer passage through Ventura County

New safety measures might have prevented deadly '05 crash in Glendale

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...

City seeking site for second cemetery

City officials are in search of the right location for a second nondenominational cemetery in Simi Valley. More...

Reagan Library collecting items for the troop

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...

50-plus Games return for second year

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 to break ground on three new Simi homes

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...

Come help clean up the coast

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...

Rotarians welcome district governor

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...

Program encourages county child-care workers to pursue more education

Stipend acts as incentive to go back to school

Debbie Blumenthal credits a little-known stipend program for child-care professionals with helping her get through college. More...

Ventura County to go Hawaiian at beach fest

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...

For the Record

A name was misspelled in the Aug. 17 edition of the Simi Valley Acorn . The correct spelling of the assistant city manager is Laura Behjan. More...

Marine commander shares firsthand accounts of partnership with Iraqis

This time last year U.S. commanding officers throughout much of Iraq's Al Anbar Province- which includes Baghdad and Fallujah- were faced with an explosion of violence from insurgent gunmen, namely Al Qaeda fighters. More...

Lost Canyons finalizing application for private course, housing project

More than a year and a half after getting the initial okay from the City Council, Lost Canyons LLC is reportedly just weeks away from submitting its application to convert one of the country club's golf courses into a residential developmen More...

Accused Simi Valley doctor put on temporary leave

A doctor from Simi Valley Hospital agreed Monday to the temporary suspension of his medical license after being arrested in July on charges of sexual battery. Dr. More...

Buttered up!

Residents get their claws on succulent shellfish and super sounds at Kiwanis' 13th annual Lobster Festival

LOBSTERFEST FUN- Left, Wes Miller of Simi Valley serves up a huge, tasty invertebrate during the 13th annual Lobster Festival in Simi Valley on Saturday. More...

Helping hands needed for SV Days parade

Variety of positions still to be accounted fo

Volunteers are needed for the 75th annual Simi Valley Days Parade starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The parade is part of the Simi Valley Days celebration and carnival on Sept. 12 to 16. More...

Teen spends summer studying in China

For most teens in Simi Valley, summer vacation means a break from school, hanging out with friends and enjoying all types of recreational activities. More...

Future crime fighter

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers EXPLORING HER OPTIONS- Simi Valley Police Department Sgt. More...

Simi quilter named finalist in nationwide contest

S. Anne Sidell of Simi Valley was named as a finalist in the Miniature category in the International Quilt Association's annual judged show, "Quilts: A World of Beauty." Competition winners will be announced on Tuesday, Oct. More...

Astronomical Society to discuss future planets

The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. More...

Article

Army National Guard Sgt. Jose A. Contreras Garcia has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to Iraq. He is an 11year veteran and an infantryman normally assigned to the 1st Battalion, 185th Infantry in Fullerton, Calif. More...