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Mayor: E-Verify is ‘highly unreliable’
Simi NewsWhile I don’t intend to become involved in specific political issues that may arise over the course of this year’s municipal election, I do have an obligation, on behalf of the entire City Council, to ensure that the public has accurate information about deliberations publicly pursued by the council. read more
City should screen all job applicants
Simi NewsBob Huber raised an interesting question in his letter published in last week’s Acorn: Why doesn’t the city of Simi Valley screen its job applicants the way private businesses have to do? read more
ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS
Simi NewsThe Simi Valley Senior Center offers trips and activities for local seniors. The center is at 3900 Avenida Simi. For information on any event, call (805) 583-6363. •“Fun with Photography” will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 5 to Sept. 2, for a fee of $50. Participants can learn how to study light and dark, faces, perspective and composition. read more
If the tool is there, why not use it?
Simi NewsLike most of my friends and neighbors, I am worried about America’s open borders and the threat that illegal immigration poses to our economy and increasing crime. Bob Huber’s letter in the July 23 issue of the Simi Valley Acorn about the city using E-Verify really impressed me. read more
Litter at Duck Pond caused her to cry
Simi NewsRecently I went to Rancho Simi Park and I saw something that made me react in tears. I walked around the pond that everyone loves and I saw a goose with fishing net around its leg, and it could not move well. It jumped into the water as I was trying to help it and it could not swim. read more
An American family endures hard times in repertory’s ‘Grapes of Wrath’
Simi NewsBy Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com John Steinbeck’s tale of the American spirit comes alive as the Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents the Tony Awardwinning “The Grapes of Wrath,” directed by David Ralphe and playing at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Business owner likes city’s efforts
Simi NewsAs a small business owner, I welcome the addition of a business advocate and business roundtable to improve the process. While many who seek election are eager to bad-mouth the local economy to victory, it is great to see the City Council move forward to address the concerns of local business. read more
Simi taxpayers get Bell rung by city hall salary scandal
Simi NewsThe news from Bell, Calif., a city of 40,000, has shocked citizens across the country, including residents of Simi Valley, who are now learning that the municipal salary scandal there will cost taxpayers here. read more
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