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Simi Valley City Attorney David Hirsch has announced his retirement effective Dec. 30, capping a 31year career in municipal law. Hirsch was appointed city attorney in April 1998. Prior to the appointment he was city attorney for Lompoc for 17 years. More ... 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 simi@theacorn.com. You may also send it by mail to the address on page 4. Include your name, address, age and phone number. More ... 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 ... 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. to assist the fire department with Paslavskyy, who was bleeding profusely in the parking lot. He had suffered a stab wound to the right upper leg. More ... 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 ... 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. The association is seeking telethon volunteers from civic and community service organizations. Mailroom volunteers and positions answering phones and taking pledges are needed. More ... Simi Valley Town Center invites artists in all visual art media to compete for selection as a monthly calendar featured artist. More than 12,000 Simi Valley Town Center calendars are distributed to Simi Valley and Moorpark households each month. More ... 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. 10 at the Fred Kavli Theater in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. More ... 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 ... 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. The grant, for $10,000, was provided by the United Women's Leadership Council, a humanitarian volunteer group associated with United Way of Ventura County. More ... The Valiant Men Ministries of Simi Valley hosted the third annual Charity Car Show on July 12 at the Simi Valley Town Center. Visitors had an opportunity to view an eclectic variety of hot rods, classic automobiles, muscle cars, low riders, trucks, motorcycles, and other vintage vehicles. More ... |
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