Simi Valley Acorn

Sponsor or exhibit at the 14th Annual Aut2Run benefiting Autism Society of Ventura County on April 26 at California State University, Channel Islands! Join in supporting our community at aut2run.org! #ad

Times Media Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Moser Community Media’s portfolio of 32 newspapers serving markets throughout Texas. Read the full news release at phoenix.org/times-media-gr….

Explore tiny homes, ADUs, fresh upgrades and local artisans at the Ventura Home & Tiny House Show. Discover ideas, trends and inspiration. Free admission, $10 parking. Friday-Sunday at the Fairgrounds. For more information, go to venturahomeshows.com. #ad

A spokesperson for the Simi Valley Police Department says there is no threat to the public; however, the department is asking people to stay away from the area around the Reagan Library for now.

Don’t wait for a Red Flag Warning Day! Protect your home from wildfire today! Make an appointment for a FREE Home Wildfire Assessment! A trained wildfire expert walks with you around your home, providing personalized, on-the-spot recommendations to improve wildfire safety. #ad

For the first time ever, Royal High School in Simi Valley placed first in the county's Academic Decathlon! They will head to the state competition in March. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/royal…

In a 4-1 vote Feb. 4, the Rancho Simi board approved seeking bids for Phase 3 construction of the Activity Center at 4201 Guardian St., which will add a multi-use gym, activity rooms and a three-story indoor play structure. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/park-…

High in the oak-studded hills above Simi Valley, scientists have confirmed infestations of the goldspotted oak borer that has already killed hundreds of thousands of oak trees across Southern California. It's the first known foothold in Ventura County. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/simi-…

Simi Valley Office of Emergency Services will host a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training from March 4 to April 8 to help citizens become more prepared and resilient in times of emergencies. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/be-mo…

Ascension Lutheran School inspires young learners from grades TK-8 while building a strong foundation for a bright future right here in the Conejo Valley. Schedule a tour today at 805-496-2419 or visit alschool.org. #ad

A new feasibility study shows about 62% of likely Simi Valley voters would support a proposed $487 million school bond in 2026—well above the 55% needed for passage. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/simi-…

Comedy. Family fun. Music. Food. The Conejo Valley Comedy Fest features comics as seen on “Conan,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” Comedy Central, Netflix and Showtime at Tarantula Hill on Feb. 13 and the Conejo Players Theatre on Feb. 14-15. Go to conejovalleycomedyfest.com. #ad

Members of the Simi Kiwanis Club and Moorpark College’s Circle-K Club volunteered Jan. 17 in Simi Valley to pack care packages for America’s overseas troops. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/to-th…

A brewing company, an Italian deli, two new fast-food restaurants, a winery, a crepe shop, an indoor pickleball and a simulated golf experience business are set to open in Simi Valley. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/citys…

After months of discussion sparked by frustration over power shutoffs, the idea of creating a countywide public electric utility in Ventura County appears to be on hold. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/light…

⚠️Overnight one-way alternating traffic control⚠️on State Route 118 (Los Angeles Avenue) between Sand Canyon Rd and Balcom Canyon Rd from 7 pm to 6 am on Tuesday, Jan 20 through Friday, Jan 23. Expect DELAYS. @CityofMoorpark @moorparkpd @MoorparkAcorn @CaltransDist7

Work has restarted on a long-awaited suicide deterrent fence along the Arroyo Simi Bridge in Moorpark. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/bridg…

More than 3 years after Rachel Castillo was killed in Simi Valley, Zarbab Ali has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her murder. A jury in November convicted Ali of first-degree murder with lying in wait. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/casti…

A Ventura County judge ruled Jan. 8 in favor of DTSC and Boeing, rejecting a lawsuit brought by groups challenging a cleanup agreement at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. The groups say most of the contaminants will remain on site with this agreement. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/boein…

A long-awaited BMX track in Simi Valley is moving closer to reality — though construction is still several years away. simivalleyacorn.com/articles/2-6-m…