Category Archives: Issues & Headlines
Waste Management Requests Lawsuit Dismissal
Waste Management is requesting a dismissal of the lawsuit filed against them by the Landfill Task Force according to a statement released by Waste Management. WM is confused by the move and objects to the Task Force’s position. Here are … Continue reading
Peter Carrube – The Smartest Man in Simi Valley
Peter Carrube is a local businessman, martial artist and self defense instructor in the City of Simi Valley. He’s been vocal throughout the course of the many local campaigns. His reason is always clear: he cares about Simi Valley. What … Continue reading
SVPOA vs. Glen Becerra
Glen Becerra’s ad in the Simi Valley Acorn this past Friday indicates his appreciation for the Simi Valley Police Department for keeping Simi Valley safe. However, the ad begins with a claim that the Police Union is funding the campaigns … Continue reading
Bob Huber’s $30,000 Loan
Bob Huber loaned his campaign $30,000 today. Deb Holler included a $1000 contribution. This brings his grand total of contributions from his personal finances and immediate family to $42,000. Most candidates don’t raise that much from their fund-raising efforts throughout … Continue reading
Election Union Wars
Eric David Halub, write-in candidate for Simi Valley Mayor, has said on a number of occasions that he believes Steve Sojka is influenced by unions. But it isn’t Sojka who is benefiting from the tens of thousands of dollars spent … Continue reading
Sign Stakeout Letter Round-up
Letters to the editor of the Simi Valley Acorn always represent a wide range of thoughts and emotions on various topics. Themes will last for weeks at a time, or months at a time during the election season. One of … Continue reading
Taskforce Requests Halt to Landfill Expansion
COUNTY OF VENTURA VIOLATING LAW BY PROCESSING ILLEGAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DUMP EXPANSION APPLICATION Simi Valley Landfill Taskforce files a Writ asking the Ventura County Superior Court to halt further taxpayer funded action by County of Ventura staff on Waste Management’s … Continue reading
Mashburn on Landfill Annexation
Keith Mashburn, Candidate for Simi Valley City Council, has comments regarding the landfill expansion and the recent suggestions regarding annexation. My sincere thanks to Keith for sharing his thoughts on the topic. On that note, here is what Mr. Mashburn … Continue reading