Assistance requested from new head of U.S. EPA
      Last month, Linda Adams, secretary of the state's Environmental Protection Agency, met with the new U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to ask for the agency's continued funding, guidance and technical support in the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
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Edison power line project will require EIR
State utilities commission says it will study potential impacts of substation
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      Southern California Edison's proposed substation project outside the western edge of the city must undergo a full environmental review, the California Public Utilities Commission decided last week. The hotly contested proposal has generated concern from residents and local officials who've said the station's accompanying aboveground power lines would be an eyesore.
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Strickland chosen as assistant Senate Republican leader
      State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) has been selected as assistant Senate Republican leader. He will serve the Senate Republican Caucus under newly elected Republican leader Dennis Hollingsworth (RMurrieta). "I am honored to have the confidence and trust of my Republican colleagues to serve as assistant Senate Republican leader.
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Remember to turn clocks ahead one hour this Sunday
      Daylight-saving time returns at 2 a.m. Sun., March 8 and will remain in effect until Sun., Nov. 1. The extra hour of daylight in the evening provides more opportunities for leisure-time activities. Many say it also saves energy.
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Four potential candidates named for sheriff's seat
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
      For the first time in more than 30 years, there might be a race for Ventura County Sheriff. The yearlong campaign, expected to start this summer, has many in the department predicting it will be one of the most politically charged races in the 2010 election.
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Serving In Uniform
      •Army Pvt. James A. Gennette has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Jim Gennette of Simi Valley. •Air Force Airman John P. Halligan has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Woman falls prey to sweepstakes' fine print
First she was told she'd won a car— then she was told she hadn't
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      When Deborah Fischer entered her name in a contest at the Simi Valley Town Center for a new car, she never thought she'd win. And when she did, she thought it was too good to be true. It was.
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Class will examine role of first ladies
      The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Cal State Channel Islands will offer an eight-week course on "Women and the White House" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 11 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi.
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Senior housing advocate to address community council
      Judy Pepiot, community coordinator of Simi Valley Council for Senior Housing, will address the Simi Valley Community Council on Thurs., March 12 following a brief business meeting. The community council meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley for a no-host lunch.
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Helping the homeless stay a little warmer
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Patrick DiTomaso's family says he's has a tendency to put others before himself. When his mother, Linda, asked him what he wanted for his 17th birthday on Feb. 28, Patrick said, "Nothing." "He didn't want anything because the economy is what it is," DiTomaso said. "He's generous and very, very kind.
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