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Young girls escape frightening experience Man reportedly tried to lure children into his truck Police are on the lookout for a man who attempted to abduct two girls as they were walking northbound in the 2200 block of Shasta Way in Simi Valley at about 7 p.m., April 24. According to police reports, a 10yearold girl and her 12yearold friend were walking past a newer model silver pi... More ... For the Record Last week the phone number for The Magical Kitchen, a new restaurant opening May 5 in Simi Valley, was listed incorrectly. The correct number is (805) 527-3000. More ...
What concerns you most: Traffic congestion or global warming? SARAH CATHCART, 23 College student "We might as well look at the big picture and put our efforts towards fixing the big problem of global warming. Then all the little problems will fall into place." More ... County officials refute civil grand jury allegations By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has directly challenged the content of a civil grand jury report recently released that alleged the county has neglected to perform adequate internal audits, and that County Executive Officer Johnny Johnston has too much decisionmaking power. More ... Park district wants residents' input on plan to prohibit smoking in parks By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com Persistent complaints from several youth and adult sports leagues in town have pushed the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District into action regarding smoking in public parks. The district is now looking into turning its four community parks and many of the larger parks in Simi... More ... Construction underway on welcome sign By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com Simi Valley is about to get its welcome mat back. This Monday, construction workers from Simibased GTS Construction began work on an access road to the isolated site on Rocky Peak where the city's original "Welcome to Simi Valley" sign once stood, the first step in a process that's expected ... More ... Residents encouraged to participate in SCE's discount plan Southern California Edison is encouraging customers to enroll in its Summer Discount Plan now so that they can be eligible for bill credits during June through September, in return for allowing SCE to interrupt their air conditioner during power-supply emergencies. More ... Fire departments braced for danger in a hot, dry year Recommend evacuation plans By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Local fire agencies are ready to fight blazes on a moment's notice, regardless of the season. Every year is unique and brings with it its own set of weather challenges. This year, fire departments have remained on alert nonstop because of the lack of winter rain. More ... Free consultations available on senior issues The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the city of Simi Valley, offers free information and assistance consultation services for local seniors and their families from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More ...
PROPERTY VALUE - - Simi Valley businessman David Scharf offers real estate investment tips at last weekend's home remodeling show at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Dozens of vendors were on hand. More ...
SOLAR POWER- Ventura County Astronomical Society member Gerry Seck, a Simi Valley resident, finetunes his telescope for a filtered view of the Sun during the Ventura County Astronomy Day event at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks on Saturday. More ... Horse club to host benefit trail ride Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Hospital The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club will host the "Saddle Up" Trail Ride to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Sunday, May 6. Rain date is May 13. Trailer parking and registration table will be at Challenger Park at First and Bluegrass streets in Simi Valley. Sig... More ... Inaugural Gridiron Golf Classic will benefit Pioneer football team The inaugural Simi Valley High School Gridiron Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Los Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m., a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and the dinner, silent auction, raffle and awards at 4:... More ...
By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com Children chasing each other through a maze of punching bags and playing tag inside a steel cage may not be a typical way to celebrate a decade in business, but for Robert Ortiz, owner of Kids Gloves Boxing Studios in Simi Valley, it was the perfect scenario. More ... Arts, crafts fair just around the corner The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will present the 32nd annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. Admission is free. More than 100 booths will feature handmade arts and crafts for sale. F... More ... Open forum will discuss 'Law of Attraction' The Language and Philosophy of Peace study group will present a talk on "The Law of Attraction" by Soraya Deen, president of Resolution Revolution Inc., from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 in the community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More ... Governor's former flame to speak at Simi Library Barbara Outland Baker, professor of English at Moorpark College and author of "Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak," will be the Sunday Series speaker at 2 p.m. Sun., April 29 in the community room of the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More ... |
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