August 31, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Superior Court names new commissioners

Two judgeship vacancies filled

The judges of the Ventura Superior Court have announced the selection of Kevin G. DeNoce and David R. Worley as the court's newest commissioners. They fill the vacancies created by the appointments of Douglas W. Daily and Bruce A. More...

Freeway crash takes life of Newbury Park youth, 18

Passenger Ryan Edwards killed; driver may face drug charges

Three young men from the Thousand Oaks area had almost made it home safely from Tijuana, Mexico on Monday, but one of the teenagers was killed when their vehicle left the northbound side of the 101 Freeway just south of Rancho Road exit. More...

Elks Lodge golf tournament to aid charities for disabled kids

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492, in conjunction with Simi Valley Days, will host a golf tournament Monday, Sept. 24 at Simi Hills Golf Course, 5031 Alamo St. Check in time is 6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7:30. More...

Dogs, their humans can Wag and Walk

Animal Rescue Volunteers and the Secret Garden Restaurant in Moorpark are hosting a charity walk on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

4-H club to accept new enrollments in September

Tapo Simi 4H Club will accept new enrollments at its general meeting at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10 at Valley View Middle School multipurpose room, 3347 Tapo St., Simi Valley. More...

Restaurant brings Champs-Elysees to Simi

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers EXCEPTIONAL CHEFS- Eric Frechon, executive chef at the Bristol Hotel in Paris, brought his Continental creativity to the kitchen at Amuse Bouche in Simi Valley last weekend. More...

T.O. Kiwanis needs sponsors for poker tournament

A limited number of sponsorships are available for the inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, a fundraiser for the Kiwanis of Thousand Oaks Foundation. The event will be Sunday, Nov. More...

Preliminary hearing postponed to October

The preliminary hearing in the murder trial of Simi Valley resident Daniel Ramirez has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. in Ventura County Superior Court. More...

Housing Authority commissioner position must be filled

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for a vacant commissioner position on the Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura Board of Commissioners. More...

Local firefighters warn of fundraising scam

The Ventura County Fire Department wants to alert county residents to a fraudulent enterprise in the area soliciting funds for the benefit of firefighters injured fighting the Zaca Fire. More...

Close-knit neighbors rehabilitate friend struck by rare virus

Frank Ayala struggles as he's helped out of his wheelchair and onto his feet. He takes hold of the walker in front of him while his wife, Kathy, and his brother-in-law, Kenny Dion, brace him. More...

'Color of Light' art show opens Saturday

Painter Ines Blesilda "Bessie" Jacinto will be featured in an art show, "The Color of Light," from Sept. 1 through 28 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

YMCA Adventure Guides schedule information nights

Parents with children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to learn about the Simi Valley Family YMCA Adventure Guides (formerly Indian Guides) by attending one of two information nights at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. More...

4 Girl Scouts honored for Mother's Day tea

Simi Valley troop keeps active helping the community

Girl Scout Troop 96 of Simi Valley announces that this summer four of its Cadette members were awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award, the second highest award of Girl Scouts. More...

Library to honor its volunteers

VC Star's departing publisher will be guest speaker

The Simi Valley Friends of the Library will honor 24 volunteers with the Mary Frisbey Distinguished Friends Award at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 in the Simi Valley Library's Commu nity Room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Orientation slated for Miss Ventura County contest

An orientation has been scheduled for the Miss Ventura County and Miss Ventura County's Outstanding Teen Competition on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. Deadline for contestants is Sept. More...