November 13, 2009 RSS feed / Community

City issues reminder to be water wise

Water use should drop with temps

The city reminds residents that lawns need less water as the days get shorter and cooler. Homeowners can reduce landscape watering by shutting off automatic sprinkler systems during rain and when rain is forecast. City/Waterworks District No. More...

County tax collector leaving

Ventura County Treasurer-tax collector Larry Matheney announced he will not run for reelection. Matheney took office in 2002 after being appointed by the board of supervisors to fill the unexpired term of Harold S. Pittman. More...

Simi still in recession’s grip

Revenue streams lagging behind expectations for first quarter
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Though officials insist it’s too early to tell, new figures suggest more cuts are on the horizon at city hall. More...

Rotary to serve free Thanksgiving dinner to seniors, homeless

Members of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise and other volunteers will serve their 19th annual traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings from 5 to 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. More...