September 26, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Residents rally together in response to tragedy

SOMBER MOMENT— Above, members of the Ventura County Fire Department who were the first to respond to the tragic Metrolink accident two weeks ago stand at attention as a passenger train whirs by last Friday during a community observance at the More...

Candidate wants to preserve Simi's older neighborhoods, bring a school to Big Sky

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

On Nov.4, when Mike Judge casts his vote for City Council, he won't have to write in his name like he's done in past years. This time, he will actually be on the ballot. More...

Visitors flock to Reagan Library to view Lincoln's famous proclamation

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

"And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do or der and declare that all persons held as slaves within said desig nated States and parts of States are and henceforward shall be free." With that executive ord More...

Have some heart and walk

The American Heart Association, Ventura County Division's annual Start! Ventura County Heart Walk on Sat., Oct. 18, at the Simi Valley Town Center. More...

Young woman shows strength of human spirit

SHOWERED WITH SUPPORT— Friends and Simi Valley Lions Club members surround Marinella De Luna, 21, of Simi Valley, center, during a fundraising event at the Arena Sports Grill & Bar recently. More...

Golf tourney to benefit disabled kids

The Child Development Institute will host the seventh annual CDI Charity Golf Classic on Fri., Oct. 3 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Dinner, concert will benefit Ride On

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will host its annual fundraising event at 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Provide input for Simi's Bicycle Master Plan

In 2002, under the direction of the City Council, the city created and adopted a Bicycle Master Plan to encourage the development of an integrated bicycle system throughout Simi Valley with connections to other regional bike systems. More...

Landscaping the city's gateways

Simi looks to enhance areas around freeway on-ramps
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city is planning to give a $1.1-million facelift to the First Street interchange in the form of landscape improvements, and Simi's other gateways will receive similar beautification treatment later on. At its Aug. More...

Mall names winners of monthly art contest

Simi Valley Town Center has announced the winning submissions in its first Monthly Calendar Fea tured Artist contest. More than 350 art pieces were submitted. More...

PC's putting on fundraiser for cancer society

PC's Bar and Grill will host a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society starting at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 27 at the restaurant, 4250 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of sales to cancer research. More...

Community Briefs

Families invited to see Y's new fitness center The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening for its new Youth Fitness Center at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 27 at 3200 Cochran St. More...

Local man honored for public service

Greg Baker of Simi Valley was one of seven Southern California residents who were honored recently at the ninth annual Justice Armand Arabian Leaders In Public Service Awards luncheon in Woodland Hills. The awards are named for the Hon. More...

Free classes offered for job-seekers

The following classes are offered through the East County Job & Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Career Shops are offered at no cost to job seekers. More...

Memory Walk needs sponsors

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will be held Sat., Sept. 27 at the Ventura Harbor in Ventura and Sat., Oct. 18 at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks. Corporate sponsors at the $500 and $5,000 level are needed. More...

Free horse conformation clinic offered at Santa Anita

A free horse conformation clinic hosted by Thoroughbred Owners of California will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 11 at Clockers' Corner, Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. More...