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The County of Ventura Elections Division in Ventura will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 for those wishing to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. The last day to register to vote is Mon., Oct. 20. Postmark of a completed voter registration form will count. More ... California wildfires pose a year-round threat to lives and property. At this volatile time of year for wildfires, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department reminds the public to be vigilant in looking for suspicious activity related to arson. More ... Political experts believe the Nov. 4 election could bring a record turnout. According to the Secretary of State's latest report, the ranks of registered California voters continue to grow. The state has added an average of 12,000 new voters a month since May. More ... • Ramona Mejia , a senior engineering technician in the department of Public Works, and Jim Purtee , director of Administrative Services, were recognized for their 20 years of service to the city. Mayor Paul Miller called the recipients great examples of civic service, adding, "Our city is in such good shape because of people like you. More ... The city is hosting the Simi Valley Business Forum from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 21 at the Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. The forum will present speakers representing organizations that provide free and low-cost assistance and services to businesses in Simi Valley. More ... After the death of a local 5year-old girl, detectives from Simi Valley Police Department have launched an investigation to determine whether charges should be pressed against the owner of the dog that bit the young girl. More ... Residents of Simi Valley may dispose of residential rubbish for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road. Appliances, clean concrete and asphalt, clean wood and greenwaste, and construction or demolition material will be accepted for recycling. More ... On Election Day, three Thousand Oaks residents will compete for one seat on the Calleguas Municipal Water District board of directors, Division 2. They are Jeffrey Borenstein, 54, Scott Quady, 54, and John Ecklund, 62. More ... The state Senate's 19th District is one of the most hotly contested races in California politics, and with just three weeks until Election Day, the outcome is difficult to predict. More ... The way Richard Paul Carter powers his bike across town each weekend you would think he was preparing for the Tour de France. But in fact, he is preparing for a different kind of race: November's general municipal election. More ... The spirits of Simi's past have gathered once again for the annual Ghost Tour at Strathearn Historical Park. The ghosts on the tour, which opened last Friday and will run the next two weekends, represent pioneers and oddball characters who once lived in Simi and its surrounding canyons. More ... Royal High School students will present a dance concert at 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25 in the multipurpose room on campus, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Royal Drama Players. More ... The growing unemployment rate is more than a statistic for Simi Valley resident Edwin Benedetto. Benedetto lost his job as a parts supervisor at a BMW auto dealership in Glendale more than six months ago and quickly discovered the challenge of getting back into the work force. More ... When Steve Sojka was appointed to the City Council in 1998 to finish out Bill Davis' term, he didn't see himself sticking around long term. "I thought it might just be a two-year stint, see how I liked it; if I didn't, I could bow out gracefully," he said. "But I just kind of fell in love with being able to do what you do on the City Council. More ... Santa Susana High School last week reached another milestone on its journey to build a performing arts center. The Simi Valley Unified School District board of education unanimously awarded the low bid for the 420seat, 12,730square-foot auditorium to McGillivray Construction Inc. for $10.25 million. More ... MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers HOW IT'S DONE—Top-ranked men's professional racquetball player Rocky Carson warms up before giving a demonstration with Rhonda Rajsich, the No. 1 ranked women's racquetball player, at the Oakridge Athletic Club in Simi Valley on Tuesday. Carson and Rajsich shared tips and techniques and played one-on-one with athletic club members. More ... Acorn readers throughout Simi Valley are well aware that Wall Street's woes will make for tougher times on Main Street this holiday season. Experts say that no single government bailout package or oversight plan of our nation's corporate giants will fix this problem. More ... |
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