September 5, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Witkin wants to make things better for small businesses

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
With four silver hoops hanging from each earlobe, Bruce Witkin knows he doesn't resemble the average Simi Valley candidate for mayor. More...

Youngest member of school board race pushing volunteerism, smarter spending

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Eric Smith, the youngest candidate running for a seat on Simi Valley Unified School District's board of education, has plenty of moral support in his first political campaign. More...

National Parks Second Century Commission meets in Westlake Village

Future of country's national parks discussed
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A blue-ribbon commission comprising scientists, conservationists, politicians and other community leaders met Aug. 25 and 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village to discuss the future role of America's national parks. More...

DUI arrests up 12 percent over Labor Day weekend

Police officers, CHP officers and sheriff's deputies made 104 arrests of drivers suspected of driving under the influence in Ventura County during the fourday Labor Day weekend crackdown that ended at midnight Monday. More...

Comments sought for city housing evaluation

The city is soliciting comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2007-08 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report that reviews the city's progress in meeting goals addressing affordable housing and support services for low- More...

Council candidate wants city to attract more jobs for Simi's young people

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Like father, like son. At least, that's how it is in the Smith house. After years of friendly debate, Gerald Smith and his son inspired each other to turn their opinions into action. More...