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Simi Valley firefighters will have a new, high-tech home in the near future. The Planning Commission approved last week the construction of a 12,000squarefoot fire station at 5850 E. Los Angeles Ave., east of Yosemite Avenue. The now-vacant lot sits across the street from the Vons supermarket, just north of Phoenix Ranch School. More ... The Simi Valley Police Department's detective unit is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect from an attempted kidnapping in February. At about 3:40 p.m. Feb. 21, a 14yearold female was walking near First Street and Bennett Drive in Simi Valley. She saw a naked man sitting in a car and watching her. More ... A Simi Valley man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly carjacked his ex-girlfriend's car and led police on a 15-minute chase that began in the east end of Simi and ended in the San Fernando Valley. Scott Mcvey, 22, was booked on charges of carjacking, felony evading and two counts of misdemeanor hit-and-run after he was stopped in Chatsworth. More ... John Nicoll, Ventura County's assistant chief executive, says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the financial state of county government. Citizens of Ventura County are served by 29 agencies and 8,048 employees, represented by 12 unions at 661 locations. The county covers more than 1,800 square miles. More ... Part five of a seven-part series "Home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library" is the tagline of Simi Valley and the city's primary claim to fame, with more than 350,000 visitors flocking to the hilltop museum each year. More ... Catherine Fisher, 29, and Ruben Sanchez, 35, husband and wife, were arrested during a traffic stop in Simi Valley Aug. 5 and booked into the county jail for multiple counts of burglary, forgery, identity theft, and the possession and passing of forged checks. More ... FINDING THEIR ROOTS—Alison Malanowski, left, and her mom Shan, read their Simi Valley Acorn while enjoying the view of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong in March 2008. The pair spent their Easter vacation visiting relatives and seeing the sights throughout the region, including stops in Macau and China. The deadline to enter a photo in this year's "Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation" contest is Aug. 29. Please mail entries to: Take Your Acorn On Vacation, Simi Valley Acorn, 30423 Canwood St., Suite 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. More ... People at the highest risk of death in home fires are the very young and the very old, according to the Characteristics of Home Fire Victims report released this month by the National Fire Protection Association. More ... Registration for the Ventura Roadrunners will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 23 at San Buenaventura State Beach Park, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura. Training will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sat., Sept. 6 and continue every Saturday. More ... Lindsay Greenbush, who costarred with her sister in the "Little House on the Prairie" television series from 1974 to 1982, will be appearing at the annual Pioneer History Day on Sat., Aug. 23 at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Gates open at 10 a.m. More ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is seeking individuals who enjoy history and want to impart historical information to visitors of all ages at the Reagan Library. Volunteers are needed to give tours and interact with visitors from all over the United States and the world. More ... PLEASANT EVENING—Attendees enjoy country western music played by The Riders of Purple Sage during the inaugural Simi Valley Days Denim Gala Dinner on Aug. 9 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum. Simi Valley Days "Persons of the Year" honored that evening were: city historian Pat Havens, Simi Valley Days Foundation Award; McPherson Foundation founders Phil and Mary McPherson, Simi Valley Days Heartfelt Award; and Dave McCormick, Simi Valley Days Volunteer Award. Mayor Paul Miller presented each of the honorees with certificates of appreciation for their volunteerism. Proceeds from the event went to the Simi Valley Days Foundation. Simi Valley Days 2008 begins Sept. 10. More ... The Ventura County Fire Department has named Capt. Ron Oatman as the department's new spokesperson. He officially began his new duties in July but, until recently, has been assigned to fires in Northern California. Oatman is replacing Capt. Barry Parker who will be returning to his regular firefighting duties at Station 36 in Oak Park. More ... RUB A DUB— Judy Fergus shows off the Arjo Tub Parker Bath reclining bathing system during tours Thursday July 31 at the grand opening of the Oak View at University Village Health Center. The center was the third phase of the University Village Thousand Oaks Continuing Life Retirement Community. More ... The Ventura County Writers Club is sponsoring the ninth annual Short Story Contest. Prizes will be awarded at the club's general meeting on Jan. 13, 2009. More ... The Simi Valley/ Moorpark Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 20 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Robin Gilbert, coordinator for the San Fernando California Clean Money Campaign, is the guest speaker. More ... The old adage goes, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' And that is exactly what local nonprofit The Hugs Foundation plans to do tomorrow afternoon with its lemonade stand fundraiser. "Who doesn't love a lemonade stand in the summer? And to do it all for charity—that rocks," said Kelly Mako, who is in charge of marketing for the foundation. More ... |
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