Simi News

New officers take reins at county Democratic Central Committee

Simiopolis — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:06:00 -0700

The Ventura County Democratic Central Committee has elected new officers to two-year terms, including Chairman Richard Carter, who lives in heavily Republican Simi Valley.

Mayor: E-Verify is ‘highly unreliable’

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:59 -0700

While 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

Popcorn at the pool

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:58 -0700

City should screen all job applicants

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:56 -0700

Bob 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

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:55 -0700

The 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?

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:53 -0700

Like 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

Datebook

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:52 -0700

FRI., JULY 30 Mexican Cultural read more

Litter at Duck Pond caused her to cry

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:50 -0700

Recently 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’

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:49 -0700

By 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

Simiopolis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:47 -0700

As 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