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By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com A self-described "old hippie," mayoral candidate Ed Lang believes Simi's City Council is in need of a shake-up and he's just the man to do it. the man to do it. "I think I would bring a breath of fresh air," the 55-year-old said. "I don't have a drum that I walk to—I listen to all... More ... City looking to fill vacancies on small business committee The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications to fill three nonChamber of Commerce vacancies on the city's Small Business Advisory Committee. These terms will each last through November 2010. Applicants must be 18 years or older and own a business in Simi Valley. Members of the Simi... More ... City Council to discuss a memorial for victims of Metrolink crash Citing an interest within the community to recognize the victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink collision, Mayor Paul Miller has requested that the concept of establishing a memorial at the Simi Valley train station be discussed at the next City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 13 at City ... More ... Vote-by-mail ballots available Oct. 6 Ventura County residents who have registered to vote by mail may pick up their ballots starting Mon., Oct. 6 at Ventura County Elections Division, Hall of Administration, lower plaza, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. All voters registered to receive their ballots by mail should receive their... More ... Help offered for the unemployed Free resources are available throughout the county The Human Services Agency and Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County provides free job seeker and employer services at the Job and Career Centers throughout Ventura County. Services are for those who are entering the job market, reentering after a layoff, or looking to... More ... Smyth's 'Surrogate Stalker' bill becomes law Assembly Bill 534, authored by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita), was recently signed by the governor. This bill, known as the "Surrogate Stalker Act" is an attempt to stop pedophiles and surrogate stalkers such as Jack McClellan. More ...
•Army Pfc. Amanda L. O'Keefe has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. O'Keefe graduated from Royal High School in 2007. She is the daughter of Lynette Armstrong and sister of Lindsey Pedder, both of Simi Valley. More ... Humanitarian awards to be given out tonight at Mayor's Dinner Fundraiser will benefit community foundation The Simi Valley Community Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2008 Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the fourth annual Mayor's Dinner and Charity Auction tonight, Oct. 3, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More ...
The Simi Valley Senior Center will present the following activities. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. •A class on the history of chocolate will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 21. Participants will learn how this food was discove... More ... Speaker will discuss volunteerism Karen L. Gabler will speak at the Simi Valley Community Council meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 9 at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. The meeting will include a brief business meeting and no-host lunch. More ...
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com Over the past 15 years, Larry and Pam Silverman have helped give the gift of a seeing-eye dog to those with sight impairments by raising donations for Guide Dogs of America. Their secret: Bring a little country-western fun to the heart of Simi Valley. More ... |
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