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Stay alert for thieves at the ATM Crooks using new methods to get your money Automated teller machines have become the target of thieves who have devised a new way to steal cash from victims. More ... Residents urged to call before they dig Underground Service Alert of Southern California recently announced the launch of a new national 811 "Call Before You Dig" number to help prevent homeowners and professional excavators from damaging underground utility lines while digging and causing injury or service outages. More ... DTSC invites public comment on first of 10 Rocketdyne reports The state's Department of Toxic Substances Control has opened a public comment period through July 25 for residents who want to weighin on the results of its chemical contamination investigation into four sites located in Rocketdyne's former Santa Susana Field Laboratory. More ... Sheriff's department defends use of cellphones to dial 911 A recent article discouraged the public from using their cellphones to dial 911. In the article, the journalist stated that 911 calls from cellphones, for now, "will still go through the Highway Patrol." This is not an accurate statement. More ... Two men charged with embezzling from Amgen Criminal charges were filed against Jason Rimmer, 37, of San Mateo and Robert Troy Nipar, 43, of Simi Valley for embezzling more than $300,000 in a fraudulent billing scheme involving Amgen Inc. of Thousand Oaks. More ... New bill to address credit card identity theft U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) recently introduced the Credit Agencies Identity Theft Responsibilities Act, which would require credit reporting agencies to report certain irregularities in consumer credit reports to the Secret Service. More ...
After 16 years of leading a successful civilian life, Simi resident decides to re-enlist in the reserves By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com Faced with the nightly offering of bloody images and video beamed into our homes from locations in Iraq and Afghanistan by national news channels, many Americans are left feeling powerless, wondering if there's anything more they could be doing to help our fighting men and women and their fam... More ...
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS- Ham radio operator Mike Tweedy of Simi Valley communicates with other operators from around the country as he participates in Amateur Radio Relay League's Field Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last Saturday. Amateur radio, often called "ham radio," has consistentl... More ... Park district announces schedule of summer sports camps Variety of athletic endeavors are available The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is sponsoring summer sports camps for children during the summer. The camps stress basic skill development and game strategies. Preregistration is required and can be submitted at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center or the district office. More ... Don't forget to take your Acorn on vacation It's that time of year again Don't forget to share your vacation with other readers of the Simi Valley Acorn . It's easy. Take a front page of any edition of the Simi Valley Acorn . Have someone hold the front page so it's visible in the photograph with the background depicting scenery of wherever you ar... More ... Orient Express nets B&G Club $170,000 The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley has announced that the 29th annual auction, "An Adventure on the Orient Express," raised more than $170,000 in support of club programs that benefit the needy in the community. The clubhouse was decorated by dozens of volunteers to create another worl... More ...
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 ... County fire department welcomes 24 new faces The Ventura County Fire Department has announced the graduation of its 45th Fire Academy on Friday, June 15. The 24 graduates will be assigned to fire stations in the Ventura County Fire Department, Ventura City Fire Department and CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District. More ... Summer film program set to push off at Maritime Museum The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has announced a new schedule of films for the summer. The short films are presented in highdefinition and are included with museum admission. The movies include the surf film "The Craving" by Peck Euwer and the Coast Guard Channel's "Wings of 'Ea... More ... |
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