August 29, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Cruz says issues of gangs, drug abuse are not addressed by current school board

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
It was a passion for issues affecting education that drove Ray Cruz when he first ran for the Simi Valley school board in 2006. Two years later, Cruz said he feels stronger than ever about those same issues. More...

Former White House counsel will speak at Moorpark College

John Dean, former White House counsel, is the keynote speaker at the Constitution Day events on Wed., Sept. 17 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. The public is invited to attend at no charge. More...

12 vehicles impounded during DUI checkpoint

The Simi Valley Police Department conducted a sobriety and licensing checkpoint from 8:30 p.m. until midnight Fri., Aug. 22 on Cochran Street just west of Galena Avenue. More...

Acorn offices closed for Labor Day

Labor Day on Mon., Sept. 1 causes deadlines to advance by 24 hours for the Acorn newspapers. Display advertising must be reserved by 11 a.m. today, Aug. 29. Both offices of the Acorn newspapers will be closed on Labor Day. More...

Trash pickup will come a day late

In observance of Labor Day, trash and recycling services for Waste Management's customers in Ventura County will be delayed one day during the week of Sept. 1. Regularly scheduled services will resume the following week. More...

Simi still a football town

Simi still a football town KICKOFF PARTY—Above, Mitchell Resnick, 8, tries his hand at the football toss last Saturday at Rancho Santa Susana Park during the Simi Valley Vikings' 45th anniversary celebration. More...

Active Adult Programs

The following programs for seniors will be held at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3099 Avenida Simi, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call Sue, Stan or Karen, the recreation coordinators at (805) 583-6059 or (805) 583-6363. More...

Community heroes will be honored at luncheon

The Simi Valley Police Foundation and Simi Valley Police Department will host the 12th annual Police and Community Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 17 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Bowling for college?

League members can earn scholarships
By Mira Reverente Special to the Acorn

Fall youth leagues forming at Harley's Simi Bowl and Harley's Camarillo Bowl offer young bowlers a chance to roll their way into college. More...

Women's club to meet

The Simi Valley Woman's Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wed., Sept. 3 at the Simi Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave. The meeting will include lunch. New and long-time members are welcomed. More...

Successful recycling depends on citizen help

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

As more Americans strive to protect the environment and seek products that reduce energy consumption, hardly a day goes by when the term "going green" isn't heard at least somewhere on the street. More...

Public invited to get rare look inside Simi police headquarters

Cops celebrating 10 years at Alamo Street facility

The Simi Valley Police Department will host a community open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 20 at 3901 Alamo St. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the police facility in October 1998. More...

Search for schools chief ends where it began

Board of education picks associate superintendent to replace Weis
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Stan Mantooth is the new Ventura County superintendent of schools. The county board of education appointed Mantooth on Aug. 16. He takes office Sept. 1. "I'm looking forward to it. More...

General Plan committee would like to see second train stop

Rethinking Simi Valley
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Final part of a seven-part series Is Simi Valley properly utilizing the area around the city's sole Metrolink stop? And what if Simi had a second train station? More...

Vacation photo deadline extended one week

Send them in!

A longstanding tradition at the Acorn newspapers returns next month, and your participation is invited. The deadline for submissions to the "Take Your Acorn on Vacation" photo contest is now Thurs., Sept. 4. More...

Today is deadline to register for next Simi CERT course

The Simi Valley Office of Emergency Services is accepting applications for the next Community Emergency Response Team training scheduled for six weeks on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning Sept. More...

Cyclists' wheels keep spinning for cancer research

Brian Davies of Simi Valley was honored as one of the topfundraisers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Greater Los Angeles Chapter's cycling team of Team In Training at a volunteer thank you reception held at Mountain Gate Country C More...

Simi resident wins national sweepstakes

NEW TOYS—National Ultimate RV Sweepstakes winner Nicole Flum, 32, of Simi Valley, center, happily accepts the keys to a brand new 2008 Rage'n FX1800 toy hauler, a Kymco MXU 500 all-terrain vehicle and memberships to the Good Sam Club and Good S More...

Barn Party is back at the Y

Simi Valley Family YMCA will host the fifth annual Barn Party at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Classic rifles to be auctioned off as part of NRA fundraiser

The third annual Simi Conejo Friends of NRA fundraising banquet will be held at 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 13 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

FICTION IN A NUTSHELL

Several weeks ago we asked our beloved readers to put their creative juices to work in the Simi Valley Acorn's second annual "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest. The response was gratifying, as nearly 90 entries were submitted. More...