March 6, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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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. More...

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). More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...