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Little undeveloped land left in Ventura County, real estate experts say By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com Retailers, especially momandpop shops, are bracing for a lean fourth quarter due to the layoffs at two of Ventura County's largest employers, Countrywide and Amgen. The downturn may lead to higher vacancy rates in shopping centers throughout the county, said real estate experts fro... More ... Suspected drug dealer gets morning wake-up call from SWAT By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Residents of Cordero Avenue got a rude awakening last Friday when the narcotics unit and the SWAT team of the Simi Valley Police Department used "flash-bang" grenades during an effort to serve a search warrant. More ...
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Tony Snow's message was about accomplishment, freedom, pride and love. In his lecture before a packed audience at the Ronald Reagan Library on Friday night, the former White House press secretary and national radio host urged all to remember the blessings and accomplishments of America, rat... More ... Turn back the clock You get back this weekend that hour of sleep you lost in March. At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, clocks should be turned back one hour. Daylight saving time began the second Sunday in March and ends on Sunday with the return to standard time. More ... Program offers relief from utility bills A counselor from Community Action of Ventura County is available to offer assistance to low-income clients needing relief from their utility bills at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More ...
UCLA makes appearance at Royal Classic; Simi Band Spectacular a success despite fires By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Simi Valley and Royal high schools may be rivals when it comes to athletics. But when their marching bands get together, it's all about entertaining the crowd. Simi Valley High enjoyed its 39th Band Spectacular last Saturday. The previous weekend, the Highlanders hosted their Royal... More ... St. Peter Claver hosts holiday boutique St. Peter Claver's 15th annual holiday boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 at the parish center on Cochran and Stow streets in Simi Valley. The boutique will feature more than 70 booths selling jewelry, clothing, toys and ... More ... Provide input to city's General Plan update A community workshop will be conducted for the city of Simi Valley's General Plan update from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at City Council chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. More ... Computer group meets at library The Simi Valley Computers Users Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Simi Valley Library Community Meeting Room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Mounir Ibrahim of EZ2 Networks will give an update on the status of the Internet: what's new, what's neat, how to be safer and how to use Go... More ...
The Simi Valley Trailblazers host a variety of hikes this month. Hikes are in Simi Valley unless otherwise noted. For information on any event, go to www.simitrailblazers.com. •Sunday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m.: Moderatetostrenuous 4.8mile hike at the Rocky Peak Trail. More ...
WHAT WE GOT- Santa Susana High School senior, Erika Craig, above, 17, draws and talks to passers by as she shows some of her art work Saturday at the Sunrise Art and Music Festival held last weekend at Simi Valley Town Center. More ... Global warming rally slated tomorrow in Ventura Ventura and Conejo Valley Audubon societies will sponsor a global warming rally on the National Day of Climate Action, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Ventura Harbor. The rally, part of the Step It Up 2007 campaign, is intended to bring attention to global warming a... More ...
KICKING UP SUPPORT- Resident Rita Barnum tucks money into the donation jar at a Simi Valley Youth Soccer League event last Saturday morning at Hillside Middle School in Simi Valley. All donations will go to the families of the Tire Pros shooting victims. "I went in there only a few days after ... More ... Local restaurants participate in National Adoption Week The Orphan Foundation will host the inaugural Angel Food Tour at area restaurants throughout the Conejo Valley during National Adoption Week, Nov. 11 through 17. A portion of each night's dining proceeds will help provide financial support for adopting families and programs for the 143 mil... More ... Speaker will discuss stress management The University Women of Simi Valley will present stress management techniques at the community room of the Simi Town Center Mall at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. The public is invited to this free presentation. The speaker will be Anne Tumbarello, assistant professor at Mount St.... More ...
ADMIRATION- Debbie Moreno, left, and Linda Cochran of Simi, shop at the Mystic Bottle Pottery booth at the 32nd annual Harvest Arts and Crafts Fair last Sunday at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. The fair offered handmade goods, jewelry, art and food. More ... S.V. Hospital awarded accreditation Simi Valley Hospital recently received recognition from the American Heart Association as a "Fit Friendly Company," receiving a 2007 Gold Level Start Accreditation for its newly developed Walk This Weigh employee fitness program. More ... Holiday goodies offered by VFW The Ladies Auxiliary VFW sponsors the annual holiday boutique, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 4242 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Items for sale include bamboo, decorations, candies, crafts, candles, jewelry and supplies for scrapbooking. More ... |
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