December 4, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Freeway project comes in $8 million under budget

Road work experiencing cost savings thanks to recession
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The poor economy, a blessing in disguise for some public works projects, has recently shaved millions off the projected price tag of one big project right here in Simi Valley. More...

Study will look at impacts related to General Plan update

The city of Simi Valley will conduct an open meeting to determine the scope of the Environmental Impact Report for the city’s General Plan update from 4 to 6 p.m. Wed., Dec. 16 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, multipurpose room No. More...

Water tank tumult

Pair says city has gone too far in its pursuit of their Knolls property
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A father and son have accused the city of criminal extortion, saying that because they wouldn’t sell a piece of land to the city, they’ve been denied water service to all of their Santa Susana Knolls properties. More...

New classes start soon

The Simi Valley Senior Center offers a variety of winter classes for seniors age 50 and up. Classes begin Fri., Dec. 18. More...