June 20, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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City provides $250,000 loan to rehab apartment complex

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
The City Council, acting in its capacity as the board of directors for Simi Valley Community Development Agency, unanimously passed a resolution last week approving an affordable housing agreement for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the La More...

Congressional e-newsletters available

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) recently announced a program to send periodic newsletters by e-mail to citizens on a variety of issues. More...

Anti-gang initiative put on November ballot

Sheriff backs bill that would stiffen penalties for gang members

State Sen. George Runner (RAntelope Valley) and Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks have announced that Secretary of State Debra Bowen has approved a statewide anti-gang initiative for the November ballot. More...

Wood Ranch golf event will benefit FOOD Share

Wood Ranch Golf Club will host an event benefiting Ventura County FOOD Share and invites the community to play at the private golf club. More...

Simi Community Council honors volunteers

The Simi Valley Community Council held its annual President's Breakfast at the Grand Vista Hotel on June 14. For more than 35 years, the Community Council has held this event to recognize volunteer service. More...

County library offering web-based resource for do-it-yourself car owners

The Ventura County Library has a new web-based resource to help make it easier for patrons to maintain, repair and follow service bulletins and recalls for their cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. More...

Fresh findings at Ventura County's Farmers' Markets

From sweet juicy plums to mouthwatering nectarines, the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market offers California freshgrown fruits now throughout the summer season. More...

Don't get burned by illegal firework fines

Officials warn that dry conditions make the danger more severe
By Brennan Whitmore Special to the Acorn

With the Fourth of July approaching, authorities in Simi Valley are cracking down on the use of illegal fireworks. More...

State water shortage could lead to new restrictions

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that emergency water rationing is imminent because the state's water supplies are running low. More...

Officials preparing for largest quake drill in U.S. history

'Great Southern California Shakeout' set for November
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a scientific research center on natural disasters, there is a 46 percent chance that a magnitude 7.2 quake or larger will strike Southern California in the next 30 years. More...

Dig into lawn, garden projects without digging yourself into a hole

According to a recent survey, more than half of all homeowners will tackle the great outdoors in the next six months, including top projects like creating a flower or vegetable garden and planting trees and shrubs. More...

Simi resident creates online site to help moms get motivated

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Leah Segedie became pregnant with her first child, it should have been a happy, blissful time for her husband and her. More...

Girls softball contest attracts 77 teams

McPherson Foundation tournament now in fifth year

The fifth annual Amanda McPherson All-Star Tournament last weekend attracted 77 teams from throughout Southern California and raised at least $10,000 for Simi Valley's girls' fast pitch softball organization. More...

Camarillo teen stabbed, killed at grad party in Moorpark

Family says victim had no history of violence
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

An 18-year-old Camarillo teenager was stabbed to death by party crashers early Saturday morning at a high school graduation party in Moorpark, police said. More...