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December 12, 2008 / Community

City attorney says he's looking into Williamson's campaign contributions

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley city attorney's office is looking into claims that Councilmember Barbra Williamson may have violated campaign finance rules during the 2008 election season, city officials said last week. More...

Prize-winning poodle competing in national competition

HIGH FASHION HOUND— Simi Valley resident Charlene Smutny and her miniature poodle, DKL's Dulcet Moody Blues, aka Dusty, will be among the contenders in this weekend's AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach Dec. 13 and 14. More...

Habitat families move in

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County said this week that the three Simi Valley single mothers who were waiting to take possession of their new houses at Royal and Sequoia avenues have officially moved in. More...

Foundation names this year's Lew Roth winners

The Simi Valley Education Foundation will honor the Lew Roth Award recipients of 2008 at the annual dinner at 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 6 at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley. More...

Baseball league tryouts tomorrow

Grace Brethren Youth Sports Baseball's first tryout day for the 23rd season will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 13, at Grace Breth ren Elementary School, 1717 Arcane St., Simi Valley. More...

Marines collecting toys at the mall

The annual Marines' Toys for Tots Toy Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Dec 14 at the center courtyard of the Simi Valley Town Center. Participants may bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. More...

A little work can save a home a lot of water

Area residents can significantly save on their finances by taking a few extra steps in their day to conserve water. The following are some easy steps residents can take to promote a better environment and save on their household expenses. More...

Resident arrested and charged with passing bad checks in Simi

Donald Plehn, 25, of Simi Valley was arrested Dec. 1 and charged with passing fraudulent checks to businesses throughout Simi Valley. He was arrested after police set up a property purchase sting. More...

Meeting to address public transit

The Ventura County Transportation Commission will host a public hearing in Moorpark on Jan. 7 to get local input concerning transportation and to identify transit service needs for residents throughout Ventura County. More...

Directory of CLU experts available

California Lutheran University's latest Speaker's Bureau/Experts Directory is available for local clubs, businesses and organizations in need of speakers for meetings and special events. More...

Sharing smiles around the globe

LDS member well-prepared for upcoming mission in Brazil

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Jamie Lee Pinkston appears to have the spirit of goodwill in her DNA. At just 21, she's already done a lifetime's worth of volunteer work, often in support of those outside the borders of the United States. More...