May 30, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Scam artists trying to get their hands on taxpayer info

Franchise Tax Board warns taxpayers of two scams involving FTB and identity theft. "Taxpayers should protect their personal information and treat any unsolicited e-mails with caution," said state controller and FTB chair John Chiang. More...

Lifeguards wanted at Y

The Simi Valley Family YMCA is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors to supervise and teach in the Y's indoor swimming pool this summer. Swim instructors must be at least 15 years old and have current CPR and first aid certificates. More...

Volunteer group helps professionals return to the work force

Organization hoping to OPEN doors

Matthew Gilling felt the magic had faded after more than a dozen years in the trucking business. More...

Charitable organizations can apply for free computers

The city of Simi Valley has recently replaced a number of personal computer systems that are obsolete for the city's software applications. More...

'A Salute to Arms' pays tribute to vets

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SWEET SOUNDS- Simi Valley residents Suzi Bird and Al Lansdale of the Marine Corps League of Ventura County dance to the sounds of The Paul Molé Late Night Big Band on Monday 26 at 'A Salute to Arms' Memori More...

Senior center hosts putting class

The American Golf Program for Senior Centers, a nonprofit organization, will present a free golf putting class from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 6 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Cyclists gather to remember fallen riders

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers RIBBON OF REMEMBRANCE- Cyclists and Simi Valley residents Sue Kay and Ruth Andrews tie black ribbons on their arms in Thousand Oaks last Wednesday, May 21 before a Ride of Silence. More...

Record crowd turns out for Cajun Fest

Folks come from miles around to get down

HORSE HAT- Simi resident Lacey Schamp tries on a unique hat Sunday, May 25 at the 19th annual Cajun, Creole Music Festival. More...

Conference sheds light on state's new eco-friendly laws

Businesses must comply with fresh standards

With new laws aimed at making California cleaner and greener, developers and manufacturers are taking steps to keep upto-date on what is required. More...

Weigh in on next year's city budget

Preliminary numbers are available to the public

The Simi Valley City Council invited all citizens to attend a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 in the community room at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. The topic is discussion of the city's Fiscal Year 200910 Preliminary Base Budget. More...

No DUI fatalities recorded over Memorial Day weekend

CHP sees 15 percent drop in number of drunkdriving arrests

Fewer people were arrested and no one was killed in a DUI crash during the Avoid the 14 Memorial Day crackdown in Ventura County. More...

Two residents cited for stealing campaign signs

Two people were arrested last week after Simi Valley Police Department detectives investigated the vandalism of several campaign signs belonging to Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-Simi Valley). More...

Grace Brethren hosting Bike Rodeo

Residents are invited to the fourth annual Bike Rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7 in the parking lot of Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Partici pants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. More...

Active Adult PROGRAMS

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center at 3900 Avenida Simi unless otherwise noted. More...

Residents now have place to dispose of old American flags

The community is invited to participate in a dedication ceremony for the newly installed, publicly accessible U.S. flag drop box at the office of Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks at 2967 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

New outlook has woman taking goodwill trip to Haiti

Missionary group bringing summer camp experience to orphanage

Lee Murray says she used to be a "complainer." The 47-year-old Simi Valley resident always wanted the newest knickknack or the latest gadget, and often forgot to be grateful for the basic necessities always at her disposal. More...

Boy earns rank of Eagle

The rank of Eagle Scout was presented to Simi Valley resident Matthew Walden on May 17. Matthew is a member of Boy Scout Troop 6665 and has earned 27 merit badges. More...

Food galore available at county's Farmers' Market

Springtime brings a variety of fresh fruit and potted plants to the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market. More...