Want to avoid that lump of coal in your stocking? Then do your last-minute shopping locally. Nothing burns Santa’s beard worse than holiday shoppers who can’t see the value in keeping their sales tax dollars at home. For those naughty individuals who’ve already purchased their gifts out of town, there’s still a week left to make good with St. Nick. […]
2009-12-18
Ruling bars Strickland from seeking treasurer’s seat
Assemblywoman fires back, calling decision a ‘flagrant abuse’ of powerThe Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to impose new requirements for candidates seeking the treasurer-tax collector’s job, a move that will end Audra Strickland’s bid for the post due to her lack of training in finances. Strickland, a Republican from Moorpark, will be leaving the state Assembly next year when her term expires. She announced last month that […]
Landfill debate heating up as year comes to a close
Task force says ‘no way,’ WM defends its positionThe proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill brought dozens of residents to Monday’s City Council meeting, where strong feelings were expressed by those on both sides of the controversial project. With the public comment period on the draft environmental impact report (EIR) soon coming to a close, it was time for the council to discuss the adequacy of the […]
Resident upset with city’s plan to remove 33 sycamores
The city is considering cutting down 33 old sycamore trees near Atherwood Elementary School. According to public works officials, the large trunks and roots of the 60-foot-tall trees have disturbed curbs, gutters and sidewalks and are creating an injury risk. Ron Fuchiwaki, director of public works, said the action is part of the city’s annual street tree removal and replacement […]
Exchange students bring culture to families
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Several area families are learning about other cultures firsthand without leaving home. The Andrews family of Westlake Village is hosting exchange students from Italy and Germany. The Miranda family of Simi Valley has a student from Japan staying with them. Along with 15 other Southern California families, they are participating in a program offered through the […]
Santa coming to Santa Susana
The Santa Susana Railroad and Museum, in connection with the Simi Valley Care and Share program, will host a visit from Santa Claus from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 19 and 20 at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot, 6503 Katherine Road in the Santa Susana Knolls, Simi Valley. Santa will be handing out candy canes to the […]
‘Messiah’ sing-along tomorrow
The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra and First United Methodist Church will present its annual “A Messiah Singalong” at 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 19 at the church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. KuanFen Liu is the artistic director. The audience will be the chorus in the oratorio by G.F. Handel. Vocal scores will be available. A rehearsal is scheduled for […]
Readers’ theater
The Arts at St. Patrick’s Performing Arts Ministry presents “Christmas in Prose and Poem” as a fundraiser for Manna of the Conejo Valley from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 20 at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. The program consists of readings, poems and recitations in celebration of the nativity. Admission is a suggested donation of […]
Police want public’s help in catching lotto ticket thieves
Area law enforcement is looking for suspects involved in the theft and attempted cashing of stolen lottery tickets throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Ten burglaries from retailers in Agoura Hills, Newbury Park, Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley have occurred since June, resulting in an estimated loss of $10,000, according to Detective Dan Swanson of the Simi Valley […]