October 12, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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State superintendent visits Wood Ranch

School earns National Blue Ribbon honors
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
As far as surprises go, Wood Ranch Elementary received a big one last Friday when State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell popped in for an unexpected visit just a few days after the school had been notified it had ea More...

School board approves $157-million budget

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Although Simi Valley Unified School District expects to operate under a small deficit this fiscal year, last year's surplus will help offset the difference, negating the need to make cuts, Lowell Schultze, associate superintendent of business More...

Amanda supporters march on

GETTING ACTIVE- More than 250 walkers participated in the fourth annual Amanda "Spreading our Wings" Walk to raise money for the Amanda McPherson Foundation. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

SV Rotary celebrating 45 years of service

The Rotary Club of Simi Valley will celebrate its 45th anniversary from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at The Vineyards, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley. More...

Relay 4 Life

Public fills Royal track to take part

ON THE GO- Simi Valley residents, above, from left, Beverly Phillips and her sister-in-law Lagauana Burnside walk laps on the Royal High School track during the Relay for Life fundraiser held Saturday. More...

Kiwanis tab new officers

Local Kiwanis members were recently honored at a luncheon sponsored by Kiwanis International CalNevHa District, Division 42 of Ventura County at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. More...

AAUW meeting coming up

The American Association of University Women will hold its general meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 in the chapel of the United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Jails to utilize drug-sniffing dog

Cops hope K9 will prevent smuggling

The Ventura County Sheriff 's Foundation has donated funds to purchase a K9 police dog to help detect drugs in jail facilities. Ghera, a female Labrador retriever, was purchased in June and went into action in July. More...

Park district shares updates on its most pressing projects

Opponents of proposed golf course expansion remain vocal
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The first phase of upgrades to Rancho Simi Community Park will soon be underway if a construction contract is awarded on Nov. 1 as scheduled, according to a report from the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. More...

Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting scheduled

The next meeting of the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Fire station opens its doors to residents

Fire Station 41 will conduct an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1910 Church St., Simi Valley in honor of Fire Prevention Week. More...

Poker tournament will benefit B&G Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will hold its third annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Registration begins at 5 p.m., and the tournament starts at 6. More...

Lessons learned at landfill

SO THAT'S WHERE IT GOES- Simi Valley fifthgraders and Girl Scouts, above, from left, Cassi, Charlie and Sarah, all 10, from Troop 878, try to get a better look from the van window during a driving tour of the Simi Valley Landfill last W More...

Golf event will raise money for multicultural club

The Moorpark College Multicultural Club will host its third annual Golf Fest on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. More...

Local war veteran to make guest appearance on network TV show

Episode airs tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS

A war veteran from Simi Valley will appear on tonight's episode of "Ghost Whisperer." Dustin Senella, an Iraqi war veteran, will be featured in the show, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS. More...

Outdoor concert held Saturday at Santa Susana

Santa Susana High School will present a "Concert on the Lawn" from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 13, in the central quad/amphitheater of the school at 3750 E. Cochran St. in Simi Valley. More...

Dems to discuss decline in housing market

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will host its October meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...