November 28, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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New community prosecutor pledges to make city safer

Eicher will be D.A.'s 'eyes and ears' in the East County
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
When Dep. District Attorney Jim Eicher started his first day of work Nov. 17 as the newly appointed community prosecutor for Simi Valley and Moorpark, he had the phrase "do justice" in mind. More...

Treasury chief says bailout is a necessity

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson defended the government's intervention in the nation's financial crisis and discussed what's needed for a turnaround when he spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valle More...

How the law applies to gift cards

With the holidays approaching, the Department of Consumer Affairs reminds consumers that California has specific rules regarding gift cards, and returns and exchanges. More...

Several stage shows coming to arts center in December

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center at 3050 Los Angeles Ave. presents the following shows: •Pacific Sound Male A Capella Choral concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4. All seats are $18 general admission. More...

Holiday shows coming to Moorpark College

The Moorpark Symphony Orchestra, along with the Moorpark College Choral Music and Dance departments, will present Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" ballet score at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. More...

Roofing company names commercial division director

GreatWay Roofing, a residential and commercial roofing company serving Ventura County and the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, has named Dan Irwin as the commercial division director. More...

Day spa raising cash for fire victims

The Oasis Day Spa and Salon will host a fundraiser to help the victims of the recent wildfires from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 at the spa, 2340 Tapo St., Simi Valley. More...

Wells Fargo bank employee charged with embezzlement

Teller admits to stealing $35,000 over the course of two days

Corey Nolan, 22, of Simi Valley, was recently arrested on charges of embezzlement, grand theft and burglary. According to police reports, Nolan was a teller at the Westlake Village Wells Fargo Bank branch. More...

Seat belt violators beware

The Simi Valley Police Department has been aggressively enforcing the state's seat belt and child safety seat laws during the "Click It or Ticket" campaign taking place through Sun., Nov. 30. More...

Late teen's memory lives on in the actions of loved ones

Group raised $115,000 for Habitat homes
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Just outside the gates of the Habitat for Humanity site in Simi Valley, a huddled mass of 1Life2Live team members stood by the side of the road early Saturday afternoon. More...

Rotary Club sponsors website design contest

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise is sponsoring a website design contest for the annual Cajun Festival held Memorial Day weekend each year. More...

Venture Crew hits the great outdoors

The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 9642 went camping and rock climbing at Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Cove Campground on Nov. 9 through 12. The instructors set up climbing routes for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. More...

Student ceramics on display

The annual fall student ceramics sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., Dec. 3 and 4 in Room T-114, Ceramics Studio, Technology Building at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Students invited to submit coastal poetry, art to contest

The California Coastal Commission invites all students in kindergarten through grade 12 to enter the 2009 California Coastal Art and Poetry Contest. All entries must have a state coastal or marine theme. More...

Teen thieves charged with stealing iPod from vehicle

Three Simi Valley residents were arrested last week in connection with the theft of a camera and an iPod from a vehicle. The Simi Valley Police Department reported that it received a call about a theft from a vehicle at about 11 p.m. on Nov. More...