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Don't pay for a service that's free Ventura County Assessor Dan Goodwin warns residents about solicitations from private companies offering to provide services, for a fee, that the Ventura County Assessor provides free of charge. The solicitations come under a variety of business names, most claiming to act as a homeowner's agen... More ... List of political contributors may be put online Council will vote on recommendation to provide greater access By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Local campaign finance statements will soon be available online for public review if the Simi Valley City Council approves a recommendation to post summaries of campaign contributions for all council candidates on the city's website. More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, in divisible, with liberty and justice for all." These words inspire veteran Don Meyer, 80, whether he hears them recited or- facing a flag with his ... More ... Resident killed in crash near freeway offramp Simi Valley resident Carol Jean Mitchell, 66, was killed in a twovehicle collision at about 11:18 a.m. June 6 at the intersection of Erringer Road and the eastbound offramp of the 118 Freeway. Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries suffered in the collision, according t... More ...
Brooks won't give reason for demotion By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com Chief Dep. Geoff Dean said in a written statement this week that he has been asked by Sheriff Bob Brooks to step down from his position with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. Top officials would not say why Dean was asked to vacate his post as one of the county's four chief deputies... More ... Brandeis-Bardin celebrating Israel's 60th A mega-celebration of Israel's 60th birthday is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the American Jewish University, Brandeis-Bardin campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. The event is open to the community and will feature art, music, drama, food, shopping, lectures and fa... More ... Collection drive for local soldier a success By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn Due to the generosity of local residents, at least one unit serving in Iraq is in better spirits this week. That would be the unit of Simi Valley native and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Kidd, which this month received 31 boxes of goodies collected throughout May at the Curves for Wom... More ...
COME AND GET IT- Above, Debbie LaFarr serves up "Route 66" chili during the Knights of Columbus Chili CookOff and Car Show last Sunday at St. Rose of Lima Church. Debbie has been serving chili at the festival for the past 12 years. Below, Simi Valley resident Eric Vogt shows off his restored 19... More ... Police chief will speak at Kiwanis breakfast The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will host a Special Guest Day breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The meeting is to introduce interested community members to the ideas of the Kiwanis Club. More ... Prom's tonight at Simi Valley Senior Center The Simi Valley Council On Aging will host the annual Senior Prom from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 13, at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The Starlighters Band will provide live music. Formal attire is encouraged. Refreshments will be served. More ...
The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club hosted a benefit trail ride with 18 riders at Bridlepath Equestrian Community in Simi Valley on Saturday. After the ride, the group was joined by spouses, friends and other residents for a barbecue lunch, a raffle and entertainment by the... More ... County Arts Council recognizes scholars Those selected may attend summer arts school The Ventura County Arts Council recently hosted a recognition ceremony for arts scholars from Ventura County. Each student has been accepted to attend the 2008 California State Summer School for the Arts/Innerspark session at Cal Arts in Valencia. More ...
Area residents and their best friends compete in agility contests By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, dogs were jumping through hoops, walking on teetertotters and weaving through poles. While it sounds like the circus came to town, it was actually an agility competition sponsored by Happy Dog Agility in Moorpark. More ... Volunteer Opportunities Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Los Angeles-Ventura Counties Affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host an orientation and t... More ... Active Adult PROGRAMS The Simi Valley Senior Center at 3900 Avenida Simi presents the following activities. Unless otherwise noted, events will take place at the senior center. For more information or to sign up for an event, call (805) 583-6059. More ... Boy Scouts hosting Monopoly tournament The Ventura County Council Boy Scouts of America will host the second annual and officially sanctioned Monopoly Tournament in Ventura County on Saturday, June 28 at St. Paschal Babylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... Junior Fire Academy is back for the summer The Ventura County Fire Department will host its annual Junior Fire Academy for teens ages 13 to 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday. The academy is being offered during the weeks of June 23 to 27, July 7 to 11, and July 14 to 18. More ...
PROVIDING SUPPORT- Simi Valley resident Kaitlyn Eicher visits the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy during a seven-day cruise of the Mediterranean Sea. To have your vacation photo published, please mail entries to: Take Your Acorn On Vacation, Simi Valley Acorn, 30423 Canwood St., Suite 108, Agoura Hil... More ... Democratic Club will discuss impeachment The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will have a general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Featured speakers include Cindy Piester of Citizens for Impeachment and Dr. Dennis Loo, co-editor of the book "Impeach t... More ... Local Elk named district vice president David Coleman of Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 was recently chosen West Central Coast District vice president. Coleman became an Elk in 1997. He completed the chairs of Loyal Knight and Leading Knight to become Exalted Ruler. More ... Genealogical society meeting will address land records The Ventura County Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Guest speaker Connie Moretti will discuss understanding land records. More ... Reagan Library's Discovery Center gets $5.2 million donation New exhibit puts children inside the Oval Office The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation has received a donation of $5.2 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation for the Reagan Library's new Air Force One Discovery Center. More ...
The Fillmore & Western Railroad presents the Wine Train traveling from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 5, departing from Central Park in downtown Fillmore. The Wine Train will provide guests with wine tastings of three of the four wines provided by Rabbit Ridge Winery in Paso Robles served i... More ... Hadassah hosting humorous guest speaker Simi Valley's Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, and Congregation B'nai Emet Sisterhood will host critically acclaimed speaker Roberta Gold speaking on "The Power of Laughter" from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Ziegler Center at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Va... More ... |
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