August 21, 2009 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Mother works three decades to bring her 10 children to United States

After 32-year wait, final child arrived from Philippines this week
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
Ramonito Gamboa had been waiting 32 years for one moment—the moment when he would touch down in Los Angeles, finally on American soil. More...

Acorn readers help fund Metrolink memorial

HAND-OFF—Mayor Paul Miller accepts a check for $3,116 from Simi Valley Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey to be spent on the memorial that will honor the 25 lives lost in the Sept. More...

Solvang resident will try again to dethrone 12-term congressman

Democrat got 42 percent of vote in ’08
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Democrat Marta Jorgensen has announced she’ll run in next year’s 24th Congressional District race, a seat Republican Elton Gallegly has held for 22 years. More...

VISTA bus schedule changed

The Ventura County Transportation Commission has announced new schedules for the VISTA buses effective immediately. The changes should improve commute options in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. VISTA Hwy. 101 route weekdays . More...

Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

Ray Bradbury is coming to senior center

Appearance wibenefit library foundation

Author Ray Bradbury will give a presentation and sign books on Sun., Sept. 27 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Bradbury will talk at 2 p.m. and sign books from 3 to 3:30 p.m. More...

Elks monthly newsletter earns recognition

Elks lodges from across the country met in Portland, Ore., recently to honor the nation’s top lodges and winners of Elks contests.  More...

Serving In Uniform

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Stagner has arrived for duty at RAF Lakenheath, England. Stagner, a noncommissioned officer in charge of operations with 14 years of military service, is assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing. More...