July 4, 2008 RSS feed / Neighbors

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'Little hero' shows bravery despite fear, rescues father from swimming pool

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
On a warm summer evening last week, Simi resident Kevin Wattles, 45, was playing around in his backyard swimming pool with his two sons, Kyle and Ethan. More...

It's carnival time again at St. Rose

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will host the annual Family Carnival from July 18 to 20 on the school grounds of the parish, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The carnival is open to the public from 6 to 11 p.m. More...

Diplomats make Reagan Library, Simi Valley a stop on U.S. tour

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Two charter buses filled with ambassadors and led by a police motorcade rolled up Presidential Drive in Simi Valley Monday for a tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. More...

ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee set to meet July 17

The ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

B&G Club 'Treasure Island' auction raises $175,000

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley has announced that the milestone event, the 30th annual auction, "An Adventure to Treasure Island," raised more than $175,000 to support club programs that benefit the children and families of Si More...

Serving in Uniform

•Army National Guard Spec. Justin B. DuFresne has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., for an overseas deployment. More...

Simi Valley Elks hosting Fourth of July picnic for members

The Simi Valley Elks will host the annual Fourth of July picnic at 1 p.m. today, Friday, July 4, at the lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. More...

CHP offering traffic safety class for seniors

Officer Brandon Mumme of the California Highway Patrol will give a brief video presentation on traffic safety for seniors at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...