January 11, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Countywide DUI crackdown nets 449 arrests in 19 days

Numbers represent 56 percent rise over 2006

Two people died and 449 were arrested in Ventura County during a 19day DUI crackdown, known as Avoid the 14, that ran from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1. More...

Bridal blowout coming to Westlake Village

The Bridal Premiere, a day of wedding exhibits and fashion shows, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sun., Jan. 13 at the annual Hyatt Westlake Plaza bridal show. Exhibit hours are from 11 a.m. More...

Youth baseball league hosting final tryouts for spring play

The Grace Brethren Youth Sports baseball final try-out day for its 22nd season is at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 12 at Grace Brethren Elementary School, 1717 Arcane St., Simi Valley. More...

At-large positions open on city's tree advisory board

The city of Simi Valley is now accepting applications to fill three public at-large Tree Advisory Board Member positions. All applicants must be residents of Simi Valley. Successful candidates will serve until March 2010. More...

National parks give meaning to 'America the beautiful'

Pass gives unlimited access for one year; costs just $80

Visiting America's national parks and other federal recreation sites has just gotten more convenient, due to an annual pass that can be purchased in advance of a trip via the Internet or by calling a tollfree telephone number. More...

County names new CEO

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors recently selected Marty Robinson to replace CEO Johnny Johnston. Robinson, 57, will be the first woman to serve in the top administrative position for Ventura County. More...

Local woman charged with welfare fraud

Ruby Elizabeth Stirling, 38, of Simi Valley was recently arrested on charges of welfare fraud, identity theft and committing a new felony offense while on bail. More...

Hold 'Em tournament benefits Hatch Foundation

The Dylan Gregory Hatch Foundation is sponsoring a no limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Lost Canyons Golf Course, 3301 Lost Canyon Drive, Simi Valley. Registration is from 6 to 7 p.m. More...

Post office plans to host passport fair

The Simi Valley Post Office will be hold a passport fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2551 N. Galena Ave. More...

Slingin' in the rain

MUDDY SHOES- Simi residents Curtis Marsh and Eddie Hatcher, above, brave the rain Friday for a game of horseshoes at Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

Foy appointed chairman of the board

Peter Foy was appointed chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, just a few days after marking his first year in office. The Simi Valley resident and businessman was vice-chairman of the board in 2007. More...

Twin palms salute the snow

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SNOWCAPS- Last weekend's storms left a panorama of white on the mountains behind Mount Clef, as seen from Oberlin Avenue in Thousand Oaks. Today's 7:02 a.m. More...