Just a month before the primary election, Simi Valley Democrat Jim Dantona has withdrawn from the race to represent Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the state Senate. More...
Waste Management made its first appearances before local neighborhood councils this week, less than two months after the Ventura County Planning Divi sion deemed the waste hauler's application to expand the Simi Valley Landfill More...
Arthritis is increasing in an aging population of American baby boomers and is projected to increase by 40 percent in the next two decades, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Nat More...
Planning for retirement is no easy task. In fact, most households on the verge of retirement have saved no more than $88,000. What many retirees are learning is that prescription drugs can be a big retirement expense. More...
Hectic lifestyles can make it a challenge to eat right, but a few well-chosen snacks can help Americans maintain their busy schedules without depriving their bodies of the nutrition they need. More...
With Darfur, Sudan in the throes of genocide during the last three years, Cindy Chen is astounded that many people have no awareness at all of what's happening there. A senior at Santa Susana High School, Chen wants to change that. More...
Merrill McCubbin of MerMan Productions uses humor and magic tricks to teach children how to handle and understand bullies. Katherine Elementary School will host the unique MerMan show with two assemblies and a family night on Friday, Jan. More...
PINCH OF LOVE- Lela, 1, a female brown miniature pinscher, is a stray with a microchip, but her owners did not reclaim her. She is sweet and lovable. Lela is available now for adoption at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Her animal ID is A411121. More...
The Humane Society of Ventura County will be participating in many activities throughout the year to promote animal awareness. • February: Prevent a Litter Month. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TOUR OF THE GROUNDS- YMCA staff member Sonja Marotta, left, shows Simi Valley residents Mike, Katrina, and 2-year-old Sean Vertuno around the Simi Valley YMCA at its open house Saturday. More...
Louis Fols needs to lighten up. Is the issue of kids throwing some toilet paper through trees really the end of the world? Growing up, this was common practice and a fun prank. Really, what's the harm at the end of the day? More...
Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere, you know that Californians will be going to the polls on Feb. 5 to vote in the state's first meaningful presidential primary election in decades. More...
SAT., JAN. 12 AAUW Luncheon Simi Valley Branch of University Women hosts Interbranch Council luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...
The 2008 California presidential primary is less than a month away, but there's still time to register to vote. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 22. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers RAIN OR SHINE- Despite Saturday's downpour, Ventura County Fire Department cadets Taylor Cruz, left, and Nathan Wong, both of Simi Valley, had to clean and paint new marks on fire hoses signifying the equipment passed year More...
Simi Valley's economic future appears bright, this despite the continuing slump in the nationwide housing market and the decreasing availability of local vacant land, according to Brian Gabler, assistant city manager in charge of economic de More...
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...
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...
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...
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business development luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyon Drive in Simi Valley. Karen L. Gabler Esq. More...
OPEN (Outstanding Professionals Employment Network) is sponsoring a free five-day Job Search Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, Jan. 14 to 18 in Simi Valley. More...
AT&T Inc. recently announced that Los Angeles-area customers now have access to a suite of new U-verse TV features that further differentiate the service from cable. More...
There is a lot of free advice in the golf community, but much of it is misleading and conflicting. Some tips are considered "must-dos" that will guarantee results for all golfers. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CLOGGED LANE- Royal High's Sahir Santos, center, attacks the basket against Agoura's Kevin Graf, left, and Adam Speciale during Monday's 59-46 Highlander loss. More...
A 34-year-old man was arrested at an undisclosed location Jan. 1 and charged with receiving stolen property, possession of meth, possession of psilocybin (mushrooms) and possession of drug paraphernalia. More...
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expect ing different results." - Albert Einstein On a recent Sunday morning at OneSpirit we began a wonderful process- our annual "Burning Bowl" ceremony. More...
Dinah Berland, a poet and book editor for the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, will be the guest speaker at Congregation B'nai Emet's Sabbath service, at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 11. More...
Beyond the porthole windows on the double doors leading into Red Fish restaurant, the hostess stood in front of a wall of sheer white curtains, waiting to greet diners. More...
Directed by: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen Rating: R (for graphic, gratuitous bloodshed) Running time: 118 minutes Best suited for: More...
This remodeled, 5bedroom, 3-bath home has mountain views. The elegant living room has a slab granite fireplace. The formal din ing room includes French doors and crown molding. More...
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