November 7, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Third time's still not a charm for Masry

Strickland wins third and final term in Assembly
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
For the third time in just over four years, Assemblymember Audra Strickland beat out Newbury Park resident and high school teacher Ferial Masry for the 37th District seat. More...

Civil War reenactment back in Moorpark

Battles to be waged all weekend
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Civil War Reenactment organized annually by the Rotary Club of Moorpark brings history to life like no other event in California, according to organizers. The eighth annual Civil War Reenactment, scheduled for Sat. and Sun., Nov. More...

Elks Lodge will play host to baby boomers bash

Baby Boomers' Night Out will take place at 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 21 at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Marines to gather at TGIF's for Corps birthday

Marines, both active duty and retired, are invited to celebrate the Marine Corps 233rd Birthday at 7 p.m. Mon., Nov. 10 at TGI Friday's, 2795 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...

Pavilions joins growing list of solar-powered Simi stores

Panels expected to provide 35 percent of power
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Following in the carbon-light footprints of Simi stores Wal-Mart and Macy's, Pavilions announced last month that it too has taken ecofriendly business practices to new heights: the roof. More...

Smyth says bipartisan support helped win him 38th district

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The traditionally Republican 38th Assembly District stayed true to its red roots Tuesday with incumbent Cameron Smyth (RSanta Clarita) beating his Democratic opponent Carole Lutness. More...

Provide input on train crash memorial

The city of Simi Valley will conduct a workshop to solicit public input on establishing a memorial in recognition of victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink collision at 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. More...

Capt. Dale Dye to speak at Veterans Day program

The sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Tues., Nov. 11 at Rancho Tapo Community park Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Retired Capt. Dale Dye, USMC is the guest speaker. More...

Active Adult Program

The Simi Valley Senior Center at 3900 Avenida Simi offers the following activities. For more information or to sign up, call (805) 583-6363 except where noted. •A free yoga class will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. More...

Mall tree lighting set for Nov. 14

Artificial snow will fall again

Simi Valley Town Center will kick off the holiday season with the annual two-day tree lighting spectacular Fri. and Sat., Nov. 14 and 15. All events are free. Discovery Church of Simi Valley will present a musical performance at 5 p.m. More...

Military members complete basic

•Air Force Airman Karl D. Sager has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. More...

State dealing with disposal of bulbs

In response to the California Lighting Efficiency and Toxic Reduction Act of 2007 (Assembly Bill 1109), the California Department of Toxic Substances Control has released its Lighting Task Force Report to the Legislature, recommending a fr More...