January 23, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Discussion over Metrolink memorial continues

City schedules second workshop

The city of Simi Valley will conduct a second workshop to solicit the public's input on designing a memorial in recognition of the victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink collision. The workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tues., Jan. More...

Girls Scouts host self-defense class tomorrow

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast will host a Stranger Danger/Self Defense workshop for girls ages 5 to 11 tomorrow, Jan. 24 at Samurai Spirit Karate at Simi Valley Workout, 5750 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Foundation makes $5,000 donation to Simi B&G Club

The Teleflex Foundation recently provided the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley with a $5,000 grant in support of the club's Career Launch program. More...

City needs community members to serve on tree board

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications to fill two public at-large board member positions and one alternate position on the Tree Advisory Board. Members will serve until March 2011. More...

Ball drop can help nonprofits pick up cash

The Optimist Club of Simi Valley has an opportunity for youth groups, bands, choirs, schools, churches or any group interested in raising funds. More...

Judges needed for county science fair

Event is in March

Professionals in the sciences are needed to volunteer as judges for the 55th annual Ventura County Science Fair, March 24 to 26 at Seaside Park in Ventura. More...

Case of mistaken identity causes stir in Houghton Park

wo schools locked down before police realize they have the wrong man

A robbery and carjacking suspect was arrested this week, but only after the wrong man was detained and two schools were locked down. Taylor Green, 20, was wanted in connection with a vehicle taken at gunpoint in Inglewood Jan. More...

Despite need, housing help on hold

The head of Ventura County's Area Housing Authority said anyone looking for help getting into affordable housing will probably have to wait until 2010. More...

Openings for citizens on county's Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks is seeking qualified citizens to serve on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board. The board is a liaison between the community, the Ventura County alcohol and drug programs and the board of supervisors. More...

Sylmar men arrested for breaking into hikers' car

Juan Figueroa, 29, and Miguel Figueroa, 23, both of Sylmar, were arrested Jan. 15 on suspicion of car theft. More...

Boy Scouts invite community to drop off their e-waste

Boy Scout Troop 622 will host an electronic waste collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley, rain or shine. More...

Guided hike series begins next weekend

Group will walk the Backbone Trail

The Rancho Simi Trailblazers will sponsor guided hikes of the Backbone Trail in an eightpart weekly series on Saturdays starting Jan. 31, beginning at the Ray Miller Trailhead. More...

Refurbished fields at 'Duck Park' almost done

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CRAFTING A DIAMOND— Bill Wells and David Dominguez of A-G Sod Farm lay sod Wednesday on the last of three softball fields being refurbished at Rancho Simi Community Park on Royal Avenue. More...