GOOD LAUGHS—Above, Greg Chatman and his daughter, Danielle, 10, make silly faces in a photo booth at the Amanda McPherson Foundation Family Walk and Carnival last Saturday at Rancho Madera Community Park in Wood Ranch. At right, carnival goers crack up as they play a water balloon tossing game. More...
City Council candidates have raised more than $75,000 this election season, nearly all of which was brought in by the incumbents. According to the candidates' campaign finance disclosure statements posted by the city, the largest money raiser so far has been Councilmember Barbra Williamson, who has brought in $34,449 since July 1. More...
Former Simi mayor running for 12th term in U.S. Congress
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) is looking to cinch his 12th term as representative for the 24th Congressional District, but challenger Marta Ann Jorgensen thinks it's time for a Democrat to take over. The 24th District covers inland Santa Barbara County and most of Ventura County, including Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. More...
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley and Southern California Kaiser Permanente will provide a monthly support group for children with Type 1 diabetes, ages 6 to 12, and their families. The support group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at New Heart Foursquare Church, 4200 Township in Simi Valley. More...
Ventura County Chapter SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) has chosen Cristian Arrieta as the new chapter chair, with his term effective Oct. 1. Arrieta will coordinate com munity outreach, recruiting and the chapter's small business counseling and workshop programs. More...
UP AND AWAY—Simi Elementary School first-grader Laila Akberzie does the basketball toss Fri., Oct. 17 at the school's annual fall carnival, which raised $8,500 for a variety of school uses. More...
Local golf fans will be in for a treat this holiday season as the Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America returns to Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The field for the 10th annual Chevron World Challenge, previously known as the Target World Challenge, was announced last month at Sherwood. More...
CUDDLY—Arthur, a neutered 2-year-old male brown-and-white tabby, is great with other cats and small children. To adopt Arthur, ask for animal ID number A452489 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Visit www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More...
On Oct. 16, a 21-year-old woman was arrested on a shoplifting charge in the 1400 block of Simi Town Center Way. A 26-year-old man was arrested Oct. 16 in the 3800 block of E. Gaines Court and charged with trespassing. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TOO CUTE—Pastor Gary Stevenson of Our Saviour Lutheran Church gets a snuggle from young resident Leah McCarter, 3, during Pastor Appreciation Day on Oct. 15 at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. Eleven pastors from all over Simi Valley attended the event, which included a chapel service and plenty of singing. More...
Maybe you're a youthful trickor-treater seeking insight on how to collect large quantities of candy this Halloween. Maybe you're a concerned mother hoping to ensure that your little Halloween candy hunters are safe. Or maybe you're a justice-seeking father who doesn't want to see his kid lose another costume contest to someone dressed as a strip of sod. More...
"The King and I" is the first of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical plays to be based on a true story. Cabrillo Music Theatre has assembled a stellar cast in presenting this opulent show at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The performance is as beautiful to see as it is to hear. More...
The Ventura County American Red Cross would like to extend a much-deserved thank-you to the management of the McDonald's restaurant at 1495 Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. More...
With the general election just 11 days away, emotions in the trenches are running high and issues such as Proposition 4 (parent notification for abortion) and Proposition 8 (same-sex marriage) have inflamed the public. More...
Close proximity to school practice field has led to conflict
It's not raining cats and dogs in Eleonore Friesz's backyard. It's been pouring baseballs. For the past 10 years, Friesz said, baseballs have been falling from the sky into the backyard of her Simi Valley home on Harold Avenue, which sits less than 60 feet from Grace Brethren High School's practice diamond. More...
FRI., OCT. 24 Baby Boutique Stroller Strides Holiday Bou tique 10 a.m. to noon, Oak Canyon Community Park, 15600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. Baby specialty items, mother care, natural home care, raffle prizes. Open to community. www.strollerstrides.net/agoura. More...
This house has five bedrooms, six baths and has been remodeled by the owner. The front yard has stone lamp pilasters and roses. The interior includes wide plank hardwood, travertine, granite and artisan wrought iron. There is a pool, spa and sport court in the backyard. More...
Ribbons represent a promise to 'say no'