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Draft of city's action plan available for public review The document outlines intended uses for funding The city is soliciting comments on the draft fiveyear 200708 action plan that describes the intended use of federal and other funding resources on community needs outlined in the city's fiveyear 2005 consolidated plan. More ... Senate passes Gallegly animal fighting bill Humane Society praises action to halt 'abhorrent cruelty' The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed by unanimous consent a bipartisan bill, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007. More ... Low-cost auto coverage offered to low-income drivers Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has announced that the California Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program is available in Ventura County, among other regions in the state. The program offers low-income good drivers the opportunity to purchase auto insurance for less than $400 a year. More ...
What's your biggest pet peeve about living in Simi Valley? JASON SUBE, 28 Public servant "I don't like that there are people that use drugs in Simi." More ... Simi will host townhall meeting on issues related to the county's downtrodden Input of residents requested by local nonprofit Community Action of Ventura County has scheduled a town hall meeting in Simi Valley to address poverty issues in the community and Ventura County. The public is invited to offer input at the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Plaza del Sol Community Room, 4231 Alamo St., Simi Valley. More ... City's homeless turn out in force to question county's plans for aid January census counted163 homeless in Simi Valley By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com By bus, bike or simply their own two feet, they arrived- the community's homeless- to voice their distress over issues happening in the city they call home. As they sat, many of them stirred, grumbling and fidgeting, waiting for their turn to speak. When the opportunity came, some ... More ... T.O.-based drug-maker names replacement CFO Amgen still stirring over Nanula's coming departure Amgen announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Bradway as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the Thousand Oaks-based company. Bradway replaces Richard Nanula and will be responsible for Amgen's finance, strategy and investor relations operations. More ...
Issues could lead to higher food prices, one expert says By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Ventura County beekeepers are concerned about a mysterious virus that's led to a large decline in the honeybee population across much of the U.S. But so far, local agriculture officials and beekeepers say the disorder has had limited impact in the county. More ... Committee on paratransit will meet next week Group to address issues affecting the disabled The Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Simi Valley Senior Citizens Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The committee meets quarterly to review public paratransit issues affecting individuals with disabilities. More ... Chili Cook-Off plans are revving up Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803 will host its 20th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 10 on the school grounds of St. Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Organizers invite chili cooks, vendors and classic car owners to participate. More ... Signups still open for B&G Club charity golf tournament The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host the annual Spring Fling Golf Tournament on Friday, April 20 at the Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. The tournament will kick off with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. A donation fee of $150 includes a round of golf, cart, lun... More ... Walk for a cause this weekend The Ventura County chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding its annual MS walk/run tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Rancho Tapo Community Park. Participants may choose to walk or run a 5K or 10K course. More ... Police department offering identity theft seminar The Simi Valley Police Department and the Simi Valley Police Foundation will sponsor an identity theft seminar on Thursday, April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Simi Valley Police Department. Check-in will start at 6:30 p.m., and refreshments will be served. More ... Royal's class of 1982 planning reunion at sea The Royal High School Class of 1982 will celebrate its 25-year reunion on board the Royal Caribbean Cruise line. The Monarch of the Seas will depart from San Pedro on Friday, Nov. 9 for a three-day cruise. Space is limited, so participants should make reservations soon. More ... Stargazers celebrate National Astronomy Day in light and dark The Ventura County Astronomical Society will celebrate National Astronomy Day with a daylight activity from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at The Lakes, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. At 8 p.m. More ...
NATURE'S CANVAS- The gentle, low waters of the Arroyo Simi make their way through the boundaries of Tierra Rejada Park in the western edge of Simi Valley on a sun-drenched afternoon. The city is currently in the process of developing a plan to manage and landscape the Arroyo. To find out more, j... More ... |
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