November 23, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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Cameras on signals keep traffic moving

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
The cameras watching over intersections in Simi Valley are not for catching motorists running red lights, but instead for telling red lights when to turn green. More...

Resident hoisted into rescue helicopter

The Ventura County Sheriff's Aviation/SAR Unit rescued an exhausted off-road motorcycle rider at 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Simi Valley resident Howard Bilsky, 50, was last seen at 3:30 p.m. More...

Simi Library will be closed Thursday morning

The Simi Valley Library will be closed the morning of Thurs., Nov. 29 to enable staff to attend a countywide library staff meeting. Administrative offices and support services will also be closed during that time. More...

Letter aims to protect California produce

Twentyfour bipartisan California members of Congress recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting that the government not weaken the safeguards that prevent the shipment of cankerinfested citrus from Florida. More...

Building code amendments will address fire, earthquake safety

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A public hearing to adopt building code amendments dealing with earthquakes, wildfires and high winds in Simi Valley has been set for Dec. 3. More...

Students using cemetery as shortcut

The Simi Valley Public Cem- etery is in need of higher walls and tighter security, according to cemetery manager Barbara Scroggins. More...

Police urge vigilance during holiday season

Operation Safer Streets hopes to curb traditional spike in thefts

The Simi Valley Police Department will increase its enforcement efforts this holiday season with Operation Safer Streets. More...

Aim of community colleges remains the same: Prepare students for life

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Community colleges don't just serve students who didn't get accepted into prestigious four-year universities. More...