February 24, 2012 RSS feed / Community

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Simi man arrested in swindling case

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com
A Simi Valley man is facing nine felony charges and potentially more than a decade in jail after being accused of swindling upwards of $250,000 from the estate of a deceased client. More...

City extends sign ordinance

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley shop owners will see another year of relaxed restrictions on temporary signs. More...

City seeking reps for CEAC selection board

The City of Simi Valley is seeking the assistance of service clubs and organizations in serving on the selection board to recommend applicants to the Citizens’ Election Advisory Commission in preparation for the 2012 general municipal election. More...

New face in district race

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

Three-term Assemblymember Julia Brownley announced Monday that she is joining the race for the newly drawn 26th Congressional District. More...

Murder suspect’s arraignment postponed

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

The arraignment of Jose Escobar- Monterrozo, who is charged with the slaying of Simi Valley resident and mother of two Claudia Menjivar, has been continued until April 2. Escobar-Monterrozo, 35, was scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 17. More...

Fireghting’snest

AWARD TIME—Firefighter Fernando Calderon of Simi Valley, left, stands next to Fire Chief Bob Roper after Calderon received recognition as Battalion 4 Firefighter of the Year on Feb. More...