October 2, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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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...

Simi experiences rash of home burglaries

Police looking for public’s help to catch the crooks

Four residential break-ins occurred at homes in the eastern portion of Simi Valley the week of Sept. 21. The owners of the homes were away during the early daytime hours when the crimes occurred. More...

Community council to meet

The Simi Valley Community council will meet for a no-host lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 8 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Putting their best paw (or foot) forward

DAY FOR DOG LOVERS—Above, boxers Bruno, Lexi, and Chase go for a stroll with owners Tania Hammon of Simi Valley and Dave Hazak of Thousand Oaks during the fourth annual Wag ’N Walk at More...

Tips for successful planting in October

October finally brings relief from summer heat, allowing both gardeners and gardens to enjoy a temperate climate for planting an array of cool season vegetables, trees and shrubs, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of premium s More...

Representatives call for united effort in meeting new global warming standards

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Transportation officials, city leaders and open space advocates called for a united effort to meet recent state laws aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions during a town hall meeting last week in Camarillo. More...

Citizen tip leads to arrest for grand theft auto

Thanks to the tip of an alert citizen, Simi Valley police officers arrested a Thousand Oaks man early Thursday morning for grand auto theft. Police are still looking for another man who may be connected with the crime. More...

Mayor to honor community activists at annual dinner

The Simi Valley Community Foundation will host its fifth annual Mayor’s Dinner and Charity Auction on Fri., Oct. 9 at Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.   More...

Night of music benefits Simi’s For the Troops

Ron Whitaker and Rusty Perry will host a benefit show to help raise money to support For The Troops at 9 p.m. tonight at Season Ticket, 5835 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Movie theater collecting food

In the spirit of the film “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” Regal Cinemas Civic Center 16 is working with the Care & Share Food Bank in Simi Valley to collect food for those in need. More...

Hummingbird in flight

FLYING JEWEL—A ruby-throated hummingbird hovers over honeysuckle at Arroyo Vista Community Park in Moorpark recently. More...

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste starts with using it all up

Waste Management reminds Ventura County residents that the improper disposal of household hazardous waste poses a threat to the environment, but properly disposing of such material is as simple as using it all up. More...