By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com Installing new wood fencing has been prohibited in Simi for the past four years, but the City Council is rethinking that ban. Last month, the council directed city staff to draft amendments to the municipal code that would allow wooden fencing in residential areas—even areas that are visible from the street.
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Witness to the world’s triumphs, tragedies
Simi NewsBy Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Anderson Cooper, anchor of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and “60 Minutes” contributor on CBS, has worked in more than 50 countries, covering war, disaster and other atrocities across around the globe.
Residents sought to help oversee election
Simi NewsApplications are being accepted for the Citizens’ Election Advisory Commission, which consists of five regular and three alternate members who advise the City Council. read more
Luxury handbag retailer closes
Simi NewsBy Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com One of the city’s few high-end boutiques closed Saturday, leaving an open space—at least temporarily—at the Simi Valley Town Center. After four-and-a-half years in business, the Coach store at the mall shut its doors Feb. 27.
Train collides with truck outside Moorpark
Simi NewsBy Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A man was killed Monday after an Amtrak train bound for Santa Barbara collided with his car on the outskirts of Moorpark. The accident occurred about 10:20 a.m. at an unguarded private crossing on Los Angeles Avenue near Hitch Boulevard, just outside city limits. read more
Annual address has added twist
Simi NewsThe Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 2010 State of the City luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wed., March 17 at the American Jewish University, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. During the luncheon, Mayor Paul Miller will give his annual presentation on the city and announce if he will be running for reelection. read more
Suzanne Manlet tourney starts Saturday
Simi NewsThe 34th annual Suzanne Manlet Softball Invitational begins Saturday at Rancho Santa Susana Park in Simi Valley. Top high school teams from across the Southland are scheduled to compete in the event, which concludes Sat., March 13. read more
Local orchestra, choirs perform together tonight
Simi NewsThe music ministries of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Westlake Village, presents a joint concert, “Bringing Music of Faith to a Weary World,” with several church choirs and vocal groups at 8 p.m. Fri., March 5 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. read more
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