I just arrived home from a lunch meeting and, no offense to my meeting partner, I’ve never wanted to come home faster to publish an announcement. The Simi Valley Police Officers Association plans to announce their endorsement for Bob Huber as Simi Valley Mayor and Keith Mashburn for Simi Valley...

Ken Sandberg is running for Simi Valley City Council. I saw his letter to the Acorn this morning and was surprised that I hadn’t yet spoken to him. I have spoken briefly to all candidates for City Council, including those who dropped out, with the exception of Ken. On July 28th, I sent an email...

I will be chatting with Keith Mashburn and Mitch Green, candidates for City Council, live on VoteSimiValley.com some time next week. This will not be a debate, but simply a live discussion on the issues that matter to the Candidates. We’d also like to make sure that we cover the issues that matter...

I am pleased to introduce Tim Hodge as a guest blogger. Tim is an outstanding contributor and an active member of the Simi Valley Community. He’s served twice on the Neighborhood Council, as Chair of the Vision 20/20 Project, President of the Board of Directors on the Simi Valley Free Clinic and...

Bob Huber's Campaign Sign on Madera near LA. Bob Huber’s signs are up, according to the following campaign announcement: We are excited to let you know that this morning, as you drive through our beautiful city, you will finally see our multitude of campaign signs.  As you read in one of our...

KEITH MASHBURN SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL. In light of the situation in the City of Bell, the Acorn recently identified the salary of our council members at about $14,000 annually.  As it turns out this is not the total compensation the taxpayers...

It’s early in the game, so to speak, with several months ahead of us before election day. Nevertheless, online discussions about Simi Valley’s most important issue are in full gear. You would think that candidates for City Council would be eager to keep in front of the issues and participate...

COMMUNITY LEADER HANK LACAYO ENDORSES BOB HUBER  FOR SIMI VALLEY MAYOR The race for Mayor of Simi Valley has added yet another significant endorsement. Joining hundreds of private citizens and office holders, Democrats and Republicans, philanthropist, community and political leader Hank Lacayo, has...

Last night, I attended the Steve Sojka for Mayor Fundraiser at the Woodranch Country Club. To be perfectly frank and honest, I was sincerely looking forward to the event. I realize that I have an unspoken obligation to cover these things from a “blogger’s perspective,” but some recent...

To the Simi Valley City Council Challengers: Times are changing and technology now allows you to reach out to a much greater audience. Simi Valley voters are interested in who you are and what you’re about. Some of you will post campaign signs, send mailers and knock on doors. But if you don’t...