July 24, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Simi knows how to picnic

AH, THE DAYS OF SUMMER—Above, from left, friends Gail Toomey (seated on ground), Joanne Clay, Nancy Cranford, Phylis Garon, Sharlene Matney and Debbie Hake picnic in style as they wait for the music of Police Experience, a Police cover More...

Short-term solution for Knolls water shortage takes next step

In some areas, new water service requests won't be granted until '11
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city of Simi Valley is moving forward on a plan to increase water storage capacity in the Santa Susana Knolls, and officials say construction on a new water tank should begin this fall. More...

Officer will give presentation on identity theft

The Simi Valley Senior Center will host a presentation on identity theft from 11 a.m. to noon Thurs., Aug. 6 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Grab a bite, see some hot wheels at Elks' annual car show

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge is getting in gear for for its sixth annual car show from noon to 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 at the Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Wildfire website

The Ventura County Fire Department has launched www.vcreadysetgo.org, a new website designed to give citizens information about wildfire preparedness, including the downloadable Wildfire Action Plan brochure. More...

Council will have last word on Candlelight

After months of meetings with neighbors, major operational changes and still no agreeable resolution in sight, the owner of Candlelight Kitchen & Bar is now turning to the Simi Valley City Council. More...

Simi steps up water restrictions

City designates which days residents may water their lawns
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Homeowners who receive their water from the city will now be allowed to irrigate their lawns only two or three days a week, depending on the time of year. More...

Workshop to focus on changing state law

A public workshop on the effort to reform California's Constitution will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mon., Aug. 3, in the Lundring Events Center at California Lutheran University, Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. More...

Fund established to help family of woman killed in shooting

TTop Plumbing has established the Carpio Family Fund to help defray funeral costs for Mariela Paredes, who was recently slain while she was at work at a dental office. More...

Acorn fiction contest deadline is Aug. 10

Know any good writers?

If you have a knack for writing, we invite you to put your creative juices to work in the third annual Simi Valley Acorn "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest. More...

Music of the tropics will headline benefit for schools

Zumega Music and the Simi Valley Education Foundation will present Tropical Night Under the Stars from 7 to 11 p.m., Sat., Aug. 8 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...