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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 ... 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 ... With summer approaching and the increase in outdoor and evening activities, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division encourages the public to take precautions against mosquito bites. Standing water combined with warmer weather creates an ideal environment for mosquitoes. More ... Fewer people were arrested and no one was killed in a DUI crash during the Avoid the 14 Memorial Day crackdown in Ventura County. Police officers, sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers made 102 DUI arrests during the long weekend, a 15 percent drop from last year's holiday weekend total of 120. More ... 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. "Contact FTB immediately if you have any concerns. More ... 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). Simi Valley resident Loren Jason Stone, 38, and Oak Park resident Bonnie Kathleen Murphy, 25, were arrested on the 100 block of E. More ... 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 ... 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. There is no charge to attend. More ... Matthew Gilling felt the magic had faded after more than a dozen years in the trucking business. So the Simi Valley man decided in March 2007 to quit his job in freight forwarding and transportation marketing and find a more fulfilling vocation. More ... 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. For more information or to sign up, call the senior center at (805) 583-6059 or the rec and park district at (805) 584-4400 or visit www.rsrpd.org. More ... The city of Simi Valley has recently replaced a number of personal computer systems that are obsolete for the city's software applications. The City Council will donate these computers to local schools and nonprofit charitable organizations in the city. More ... 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. The event will start at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2. More ... 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 ... 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' Memorial Day luncheon presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Simi Valley. More ... 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. For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew organized a neighborhood drive to collect various items for the troops currently serving in Iraq. More ... 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. Prizes will be awarded for the top four finishers. More ... 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. About 200 people rode their bikes 10 miles in silence to remember cyclists who have been killed or hurt in motor vehicle accidents while riding. Riders wore black ribbons to remember riders who had been killed and red ribbons if they had been hit by an automobile themselves. More ... Springtime brings a variety of fresh fruit and potted plants to the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market. For salads and fixings, the farmers' market offers tomato plants with heirloom varieties at the Saturday Market in downtown Ventura. The strawberry fruit is at its peak of the season through June. More ... HORSE HAT- Simi resident Lacey Schamp tries on a unique hat Sunday, May 25 at the 19th annual Cajun, Creole Music Festival. The event was held at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley and included a 5K run, music, dancing, vendors, a kids area and food. The festival is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise and is their biggest annual fundraiser. More ... |
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