February 1, 2008 RSS feed / Community

City tightens restrictions on homebuyer's assistance program

Citizens who want to apply for Simi Valley's First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program must now meet stricter credit requirements to qualify for help, according to a resolution unanimously adopted by the City Council Monday night. More...

Former governor Wilson weighs in on ballot propositions at CLU

Before arriving in Simi Valley to watch the Republican presidential debate Wednesday, former California governor Pete Wilson stopped for lunch at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, where he spoke to an invitation-only crowd of More...

Come celebrate the Gipper's birthday Feb. 6

To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at President Reagan's Memorial Site at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley. More...

Rainout forces tryouts to be rescheduled

Due to last week's rains, the 12and-under baseball tryouts for the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken League of the Simi Valley Baseball League are rescheduled for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 2 and 3 at the league complex at 3700 Royal Ave., S More...

Family honored for tireless work for schools

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers EMOTIONAL EVENING- The McPherson family, from left, father Phil, daughter Krista, and wife Mary, pose with presenter Allan Mann, second from right, as they accept the first-ever Legacy Award last Friday night at the Simi More...

YMCAs continue fund-raising push

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its four branches have kicked off their annual fundraising campaign through mid-March. The "YMCA Strong Kids Campaign" hopes to raise $460,000 from local individuals and businesses. More...

Rainy days continue across the county

NOW THAT'S A PUDDLE- Cars splash through an area flooded due to heavy rains on Royal Avenue near Acadia Street in Simi Valley on Thursday of last week. More...

Sign ordinance amended to allow electronic signs

Will be allowed in places of public assembly

Places of public assembly, such as Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will soon be allowed to install and use electronic marquee-type changeable copy signs at their facilities, according More...

Police publish '07 crime statistics

Following standards set forth by the FBI, the Simi Valley Police Department released its 2007 Part I crime statistics on Wednesday. More...

Pollworkers needed for Election Day

Secretary of State Debra Bowen encourages registered voters and high school students over the age of 16 to sign up to work at the polls on Election Day. "Some county elections officials still need poll workers for the Feb. More...

Tax board warns of error

An error on a printed California tax form may lead some California taxpayers to understate their home mortgage interest deductions, the Franchise Tax Board announced recently. More...

WIB obtains grant to hire cleanup workers

The Ventura County Workforce Investment Board received a $1 million Department of Labor National Emergency Grant to hire temporary workers to assist in the cleanup and restoration of county land affected by last year's wildfires. More...

Community Council set to meet on Valentine's Day

The Simi Valley Community Council will meet Thursday, Feb. 14 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Job Shadow Day returns to Moorpark College

The Career Transfer Center of Moorpark College will host the seventh annual Job Shadow Day for all interested high school and college students from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8 on the campus at 7075 Campus Road. More...

'Drive In' to police foundation banquet

Final week to buy tickets for annual fundraiser

The Simi Valley Police Foundation presents its 10th annual banquet on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Education Center, 40 Presi dential Drive in Simi Valley. The theme is "A Night at the Drive In. More...

Astronomical society discusses studying the sky

The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road in Somis. More...

Conservation authority nearing complete acquisition of Backbone Trail

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority announced recently it has purchased one of the last remaining properties needed to complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail System. More...