October 3, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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As mayor, Lang says he'd do more to protect hillsides, address gang issue in schools

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
A self-described "old hippie," mayoral candidate Ed Lang believes Simi's City Council is in need of a shake-up and he's just the man to do it. the man to do it. "I think I would bring a breath of fresh air," the 55-year-old said. More...

Vote-by-mail ballots available Oct. 6

Ventura County residents who have registered to vote by mail may pick up their ballots starting Mon., Oct. 6 at Ventura County Elections Division, Hall of Administration, lower plaza, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More...

Smyth's 'Surrogate Stalker' bill becomes law

Assembly Bill 534, authored by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita), was recently signed by the governor. This bill, known as the "Surrogate Stalker Act" is an attempt to stop pedophiles and surrogate stalkers such as Jack McClellan. More...

Humanitarian awards to be given out tonight at Mayor's Dinner

Fundraiser will benefit community foundation

The Simi Valley Community Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2008 Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the fourth annual Mayor's Dinner and Charity Auction tonight, Oct. More...

Speaker will discuss volunteerism

Karen L. Gabler will speak at the Simi Valley Community Council meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9 at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Husband, wife recognized for organizing annual fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Over the past 15 years, Larry and Pam Silverman have helped give the gift of a seeing-eye dog to those with sight impairments by raising donations for Guide Dogs of America. More...

City looking to fill vacancies on small business committee

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications to fill three nonChamber of Commerce vacancies on the city's Small Business Advisory Committee. These terms will each last through November 2010. More...

City Council to discuss a memorial for victims of Metrolink crash

Citing an interest within the community to recognize the victims of the Sept. More...

Help offered for the unemployed

Free resources are available throughout the county

The Human Services Agency and Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County provides free job seeker and employer services at the Job and Career Centers throughout Ventura County. More...

Serving in Uniform

•Army Pfc. Amanda L. O'Keefe has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. O'Keefe graduated from Royal High School in 2007. More...

Active Adult Programs

The Simi Valley Senior Center will present the following activities. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. •A class on the history of chocolate will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 21. More...