February 6, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Leadership class aims to aid Sarah's House

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
The Leadership Simi Valley class of 2009 has announced that its capstone project will be refurbishing and renovating Sarah's House, a Christian maternity home. More...

Ethics speaker will discuss government accountability

Rotary Club sponsoring onenight seminar at Simi High

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset will hold an ethics seminar for high school students and the general public from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 10 at Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. More...

Humane Society says adoptions increased in '08

Ojai animal shelter reports overseeing 699 pet adoptions last year

Through the efforts of the Humane Society of Ventura County, more animals found their way into new homes in 2008 than during the previous year. More...

Women of Delta Sigma Theta will attend movie premiere

The Ventura County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host the premiere of Tyler Perry's new movie "Madea Goes to Jail" on Fri., Feb. 20 at Plaza Cinema 14, 255 W. 5th St., Oxnard. The public is invited. More...

Quilt guild meets second Wednesday of every month

The Simi Valley Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Social time starts at 7 p.m. Don Beld will be the guest speaker. More...

Change to building code makes it easier for disabled to request home modifications

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council last week unanimously approved a text amendment to the city's development code that allows disabled people to request reasonable accommodations be made to their homes. More...

Two men arrested for stealing officer's badge, gun

Two Simi Valley men were arrested Jan. 29 for allegedly stealing a police officer's purse containing her badge and gun. On Jan. More...

Make way for Dee Dee

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers MONEY GAL—Dee Dee Cavanaugh approaches the stage to accept the 2008 Business Person of the Year award last Fri., Jan. 30 at the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce's 56th Annual Business Achievement Luncheon. More...

Ventura County Fire Department receives $120,000 in grants

The Ventura County Fire Department recently received two grants from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. More...

Considering adoption?

An orientation for potential adoptive parents will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., Feb. 10 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. All adults, English and bilingual Spanishspeaking, are welcome. More...