August 1, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Stabbing victim in hospital

Anton Paslavskyy, 25, of Simi Valley was the victim of a stabbing that occurred at 12:45 a.m. July 28. According to police reports, Simi Valley police officers responded to 1766-C First St. More...

Telethon seeks local volunteers

The Muscular Dystrophy Association's 43rd Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will broadcast live on KCAL 9 in Los Angeles from 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. More...

Magician donates tickets to kids for upcoming show

Jason Latimer, master magician and illusionist, has invited as his guests more than 150 children from local support organizations for his Magic Extravaganza at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. More...

Mentoring program helps prepare foster teens for life outside system

Big Brothers, Big Sisters receive grant

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County have received a oneyear grant to set up a countywide mentoring program for 20 female foster youth ages 15 to 18. More...

Deadline for fiction contest

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work this summer in the Simi Valley Acorn contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a fiction story and e-mail it to More...

Neighborhoods wanted for 'Night Out Against Crime'

The Simi Valley Police Department invites the residents and businesses of Simi Valley to participate in the 25th annual "National Night Out Against Crime" scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 2 throughout the city. More...

Local moms unite to fight hunger in Southern California

A group of Conejo Valley mothers have formed "No Hunger At Home," a charitable group composed of moms who collect food from area residents for distribution among hungry families throughout Southern California. More...

Mall asks artists to compete in calendar contest

Simi Valley Town Center invites artists in all visual art media to compete for selection as a monthly calendar featured artist. More...

T.O. riding instructor instills confidence in students

When Rene Apodaca was 7, she fell from her horse, leaving her not only with a 6-inch scar, but also with a fear of riding. That all changed when she started taking lessons from Thousand Oaks resident Sharyn Henry. More...

Valiant Men car show motors into town

The Valiant Men Ministries of Simi Valley hosted the third annual Charity Car Show on July 12 at the Simi Valley Town Center. More...