June 19, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Signs offer differing spellings
"Please note that the Tonopah Court street name signs in the Indian Hills area of Simi Valley are spelled differently. The sign as I drive south on Yosemite is Tonopaw Court, while the sign driving north is Tonopah Court. More...

New animal rescue group serves smaller breeds

Tiny Loving Canines (TLC) has joined other animal welfare organizations in Simi Valley. TLC is a dog rescue organization which specializes in small breeds under 15 pounds. More...

Park district offering computer instruction

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will offer the class, "Getting to Know Your PC—Part 1," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thurs., June 25 and again at 10:30 a.m. Sat., June 27. More...

Smart controllers, faux grass can cut water use costs

By Ron Reichl Special to the Acorn

We've all heard about how to conserve water use: Don't run the water while brushing your teeth, shorten your showers, wash only full loads of clothes and so forth. More...

Public's input sought on power line proposal

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The California Public Utilities Commission has agreed to hear local residents' opinions on a 3.5-mile power line project slated to run through the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...

Pursuit leaves officer with injuries

A Lancaster resident fled police after being pulled over for a red light violation, resulting in a collision on an offramp which sent the Simi Valley police officer to the hospital. More...

Get a knack for backpacking

Members of Outdoor Venture Crew 9642 will conduct an indoor/outdoor backpacking seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28 at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. The seminar is targeted to youths ages 14 through 20. More...

Free spay, neuter event coming in July

The Herman Bennett Foundation will conduct a free Ventura County Spay Day on Sat., July 25 at participating clinics in Simi Valley, Fillmore, Ojai and Oxnard. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (805) 479-3139. More...