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Don't get burned by illegal firework fines Officials warn that dry conditions make the danger more severe By Brennan Whitmore Special to the Acorn With the Fourth of July approaching, authorities in Simi Valley are cracking down on the use of illegal fireworks. The Simi Valley Police Department, in cooperation with the Ventura County Fire Department, has begun a zerotolerance policy, promising to cite anyone found using or... More ...
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The City Council, acting in its capacity as the board of directors for Simi Valley Community Development Agency, unanimously passed a resolution last week approving an affordable housing agreement for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the La Rahada apartment complex on Ashland Avenue. More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that emergency water rationing is imminent because the state's water supplies are running low. More ... Congressional e-newsletters available U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) recently announced a program to send periodic newsletters by e-mail to citizens on a variety of issues. Residents of the 24th Congressional District can subscribe to the newsletters by visiting the website www.house.gov/gallegly. More ... Officials preparing for largest quake drill in U.S. history 'Great Southern California Shakeout' set for November By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a scientific research center on natural disasters, there is a 46 percent chance that a magnitude 7.2 quake or larger will strike Southern California in the next 30 years. More ... Anti-gang initiative put on November ballot Sheriff backs bill that would stiffen penalties for gang members State Sen. George Runner (RAntelope Valley) and Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks have announced that Secretary of State Debra Bowen has approved a statewide anti-gang initiative for the November ballot. More ... Dig into lawn, garden projects without digging yourself into a hole According to a recent survey, more than half of all homeowners will tackle the great outdoors in the next six months, including top projects like creating a flower or vegetable garden and planting trees and shrubs. There are smart, eco-friendly ways by which homeowners can save some green in... More ... Wood Ranch golf event will benefit FOOD Share Wood Ranch Golf Club will host an event benefiting Ventura County FOOD Share and invites the community to play at the private golf club. The food drive and golf event will be Monday, June 23 at the golf club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. Registration will be at 9 a.m., followed... More ...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com When Leah Segedie became pregnant with her first child, it should have been a happy, blissful time for her husband and her. But shortly after finding out the good news, Segedie's father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was given just six months to live. More ... Simi Community Council honors volunteers The Simi Valley Community Council held its annual President's Breakfast at the Grand Vista Hotel on June 14. For more than 35 years, the Community Council has held this event to recognize volunteer service. Following breakfast, Mayor Paul Miller praised the honorees for their service ... More ...
McPherson Foundation tournament now in fifth year The fifth annual Amanda McPherson All-Star Tournament last weekend attracted 77 teams from throughout Southern California and raised at least $10,000 for Simi Valley's girls' fast pitch softball organization. More ... County library offering web-based resource for do-it-yourself car owners The Ventura County Library has a new web-based resource to help make it easier for patrons to maintain, repair and follow service bulletins and recalls for their cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. The Chilton Library database offers complete and detailed repair information on thousands of make and m... More ...
From sweet juicy plums to mouthwatering nectarines, the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market offers California freshgrown fruits now throughout the summer season. More ... Camarillo teen stabbed, killed at grad party in Moorpark Family says victim had no history of violence By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com An 18-year-old Camarillo teenager was stabbed to death by party crashers early Saturday morning at a high school graduation party in Moorpark, police said. More ... |
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