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By Patricia A. ScheyerNKyTribune reporterThe Erlanger Historical Society and the Elsmere Historical Society have joined forces, transforming and reorganizing into a conjoined historical society,

UNITED EFFORT—Ventura County Medical Examiner Dr. Christopher Young, third from left, speaks about the fentanyl epidemic during a community meeting April 27 at New Beginnings Church in Simi Valley. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers At a meeting last week about the dangers of fentanyl, Simi Valley resident Teri Hunter sat in the audience and cried for the

APPRECIATED—John Tolson, left, stands with Mayor Fred Thomas after receiving a resolution honoring him as the 2023 Community Volunteer of the Year during a City Council meeting on April 10. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Last year, some 400 volunteers in Simi Valley contributed more than 35,000 hours of their time to programs and services in the

TALK OF THE TOWN—Mayor Fred Thomas speaks about the movies and TV shows that have been shot here recently during the 2023 State of the City address at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center on April 11. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Simi Valley’s finances continue to remain strong as the city prioritizes community safety and housing

IN PHASES—A maintenance plan for the historic eucalyptus trees along Sinaloa Road includes the immediate removal of 13 diseased trees. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Most of the 63 eucalyptus trees slated for removal on Sinaloa Road have received a reprieve— at least for now. The Simi Valley City Council on Monday voted 4-0, with Mayor Fred

Soroptimist International of Simi Valley will host a program to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid responsible for a rising number of overdose deaths across the country, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., April 27 at New Beginnings Church, 2864 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. The event will also be