November 27, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Moorpark businessman found dead in Simi hotel

Devoted father, U.S. Army veteran died from self-inflicted wound, coroner finds
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
A well-known local businessman and philanthropist who ran for a seat on the City Council earlier this year was found dead inside a Simi Valley hotel room last Saturday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. More...

Resident starts petition against expanding dump

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

One local resident has decided to take his opposition to the expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill online in search of support. More...

Teens accused of dealing heroin

Two Simi Valley teenagers were arrested last week on suspicion of dealing heroin throughout east Ventura County. More...

Homeless center now closed on Fridays

Lack of funding forces facility to cut its hours

Simi Valley’s homeless must find a new place to go on Friday mornings. Due to a lack of funds, the Samaritan Center has been forced to shut its doors one weekday. It’s now open Monday to Thursday from 7 to 11 a.m. More...

Drug bust made near Kuehner Drive

Four out-of-town men were arrested on Nov. 18 for allegedly attempting to sell heroin and a stolen firearm in Simi Valley. More...

Madera Road widening project begins next month

City official says impact on traffic will be minimal
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Madera Road, Simi’s westernmost north-south thoroughfare, will be widened this winter without a significant impact on traffic, the head of public works assured residents this week. More...

Out-of-town men arrested in connection with home invasion

Two Long Beach residents were arrested Nov. 20 in connection with a burglary at a home in the 5800 block of Cochran Street. Just after 10 a.m. More...

Moorpark College professor seeks to challenge Gallegly for seat in Congress

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Marie Panec has announced her intention to run for United States Congress, representing the 24th Congressional District, which includes most of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More...

Stronger breathalizer program takes the air out of drunk driving

Because of the yearly increase in the number of breath tests collected in the county, the demand for portable breath-testing devices continues to grow. More...

Stabbing leads to arrest in Moorpark

A fight between two Moorpark residents resulted in a stabbing and an arrest in the early morning hours of Nov. 20 in the 400 block of Millard Street, Moorpark. More...

Storm season reminder: keep streets, waterways clean

With the rainy season approaching, now is the time for action to protect the community and the environment from stormwater pollutants. More...