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February 20, 2009 / Community

Simi actress starring in indie film

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi native Danielle Savre is making her way in the world of acting, racking up a resume that belies her 20 years. The hometown girl booked her very first audition for Barbie ads for Mattel. More...

Online club receives charter

The new Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online club celebrated its official charter Mardi Gras-style on Feb. 7 at the Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club. The club is the first of its kind in the region. More...

Families come together to advocate for autistic children

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Five years ago, when Jeremy Ballard was 9 months old, he stopped vocalizing. But his parents, Renee and Michael Ballard, weren't too alarmed. More...

3-week course to provide tips on keeping love alive

Discovery Church will offer a three-week Enduring Love Seminar for married couples on Wednesdays March 11, 18 and 25 at the church, 530 E. Easy St., Simi Valley. More...

The 47th annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary, and Fossil Show of the Ventura Gem and MineraSociety will take place March 7 and 8 at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. More...

Gang-related stabbing lands five in custody, victims included

Three Simi Valley residents are being held in custody on charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and participation in a criminal street gang stemming from a confrontation that occurred Tues., Feb. More...

No more cuts coming at city hall, at least for now

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

City officials said last week they expect the city to end the fiscal year with a balanced budget—a piece of good news in the face of the financial storm that already forced the City Council to make drastic budget adjustments More...

Fresh & Easy celebrates first year in Simi

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in Simi Valley at Tapo and Alamo streets recently kicked off a weeklong celebration for its one-year anniversary. More...

B&G Club to recognize its exemplary volunteers

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host its annual recognition luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Fri., Feb. 27 at the Posada Royale Hotel, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley. The cost is $40. More...

Patrolling the goods

COPS ARE THE CAUSE—Above, Bill Daniels, president of the Simi Valley Police Officers Association, left, and K9 Unit Officer Richard Wigginton check out some of the silent auction items available at the Simi Valley Police Foundation's More...

T.O. Kiwanis seeking sponsors for poker tournament

A limited number of sponsorships are available for the second annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament and Casino Night, a fundraiser for the Kiwanis of Thousand Oaks Foundation. More...