June 14, 2013 RSS feed / Front Page

New city manager ready to embrace challenges

It took six months of searching across the country to find him, but Simi Valley has a new city manager who officially took the reins at City Hall May 16. More...

Health & Wellness

What to know when a doctor has opted out of the program

COMMENTARY | Medicare

What does it mean when a doctor tells you he or she has “opted out” of Medicare? An opt-out doctor is one who doesn’t accept Medicare. More...

Neurologist giving lecture about strokes

Simi Valley neurologist Henry Tang, D.O., will give a lecture on “Stroke: Save a Life By Knowing the Signs” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tues., June 25 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, room 106, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Lack of blood flow a sign of trouble

COMMENTARY Podiatry

The color of feet “The two colors we do not like to see are white and black” I sometimes say to my surgery patients when they ask what to look for after surgery. “Pink is good,” I say, meaning good blood flow to the feet. More...

Schools

Simi Valley teacher is in the running for Music Educator Award

It’s easy to see what makes Pinecrest School music director Kristina Turpin a standout educator. The 26- year- old teaches performing arts to students from preschool through eighth grade and organizes school musical performances. More...

All hail the Highlanders

FLYING TASSELS—Royal High School graduates toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of their 2013 graduation ceremony Tuesday. More...

Royal grads pushed to pursue positivity in their lives

Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends gathered on the bleachers of Royal High School’s football field and waited for the Class of 2013 to walk out in emerald and gold caps and gowns. More...

Police

Police Blotter

May 26 In the 1600 block of Ahart Street, a 26-year-old man was arrested for possession of heroin for sale, possession of methamphetamine for sale and on a felony warrant. May 27 More...

On The Town

Simi Valley celebrity ready to get ‘Up Close & Personal’ with his fans

One-man show will take look at Mickey Jones’ entertainment career

One look at Mickey Jones and you’d think he came right out of a scene from “ Easy Rider.” With a scraggly redgray beard and hair tied up in a ponytail, the gap-toothed Jones would look right at home on the back of a Harley, clad in More...

Emotions run hot in sizzling production

PLAY REVIEW ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Meet the Pollits, the richest and most dysfunctional family in Mississippi, brought to life in Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse. More...

Columns

“The Internship”

This is an entertaining and casual bit of summer fun. There’s a little something in here for most everyone to enjoy, and while some remarks are mildly suggestive, nothing is overtly offensive. More...

Neighbors

Community Council doles out annual awards

The Simi Valley Community Council hosted its annual President’s Breakfast on June 8 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club. More...

Datebook

Calendar

FRI., JUNE 14 Seashore Porcelain Artists 9:30 a.m. at Camarillo Evangelical Free Church, 2315 Ventura Blvd. Alicia Handwerker demonstrates her faux finish techniques for porcelain. Contact: Ingrid. Phone: 805.649.9381. Email: ischuh0506@aol.com. More...

Breaking News - 6/14/2013 9:46 AM

Former teacher pleads guilty in sex case

A former elementary school teacher charged with lewd acts involving a student pulled an about face Thursday, pleading guilty to the charges one day after entering a not guilty plea in Ventura County Superior Court. More...

Ex-teacher charged in sex acts

Simi Valley detectives make arrest following four-month investigation

It took four months of investigation, but the Simi Valley Police Department came to two conclusions regarding former elementary school teacher Malia Brooks. More...

Council skips the stress, adopts 2013-14 budget

Budget season comes with its fair share of stress even in the best of times. More...

Community

Planning commission gives approval to Runkle Canyon condo complex

Local seniors as well as those approaching their golden years will have more housing options in Simi Valley once the long-awaited— and long-contested—Runkle Canyon project is built. More...

Report lauds college’s nursing program

After an investigation that lasted nearly a year, the Ventura County grand jury in May commended Moorpark College’s registered nursing program for offering a high-quality education. More...

Acorn reporter bids a bittersweet farewell to hometown newspaper

COMMENTARY Moving on

Growing up, I didn’t know or care who the mayor was. I didn’t keep up on the latest local news, and I definitely didn’t attend any City Council meetings. More...

Business

Pro-California business development team visits county

Roger and Scotia Alves have owned and operated their car audio and electronic accessories business in Oxnard for 33 years but are thinking of moving their company out of state because of California’s high tax rates and government regulations. More...

Sports

Highlander, Pioneer lead on-field charge

Ekstrand, Ramer start strong for Conejo Oaks collegiate wood-bat baseball team

The Conejo Oaks wood-bat baseball team won eight of its first 10 games. Two Simi Valley natives lead the charge. More...

Eclipse illuminate CVU tournament

SOCCER QUEENS—The GU14 Simi Valley Eclipse U-14 girls’ soccer team won the CVU Tournament championship on Memorial Day weekend. More...

Junior Waves crash Spring Break Bash

BOYS OF SPRING AND SUMMER—The Junior Waves Baseball Club went 3-1 en route to winning the U-11 D2 bracket of the SoCal AAU Spring Break Bash Super NIT in Huntington Beach. More...

Pets

LUXURY PET—

Jaguar is a 2- to 3-year-old West Highland terrier mix. He is a very friendly and funloving dog. He is energetic and playful, and loves to chase any toy or ball you have for him. More...

Faith

Habitat for Humanity receives grant from wireless company

Verizon FiOS SoCal and local communities support nonprofits. In phase one of Verizon’s community assistance campaign, SoCal Experience, more than $20,000 was donated to nonprofit organizations in Palm Springs, Inland Valley and Victor Valley. More...

Christadelphians launch marathon

How long does it take to read through the complete Bible without stopping? The Simi Hills Christadelphians plan to find out beginning this weekend. The Bible Reading Marathon will kick off at 2 p.m. More...

Jazz series at St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host Jazz on the Patio, the summer monthly concert series, starting at 7 p.m. Sun., June 16 on the patio behind the church building, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Letters

Everyone needs to obey the rules

Dear Adult Bicycle Rider, It was beautiful out today, a great day for a ride. But your day almost ended tragically. You see, I was the driver of the car that almost hit you when you chose not to stop at the four-way stop. More...

Sick of all the entitlements

Entitlements and revenue are hot topics these days. “Curb entitlements and increase revenue without raising taxes” is the current conservative mantra. I believe that Simi Valley can be an even bigger player with that crowd. More...

Keep church out of governing

Dear Rand Paul, In light of your visit to Calvary Chapel last week, I have several questions for you. Have you ever heard of the separation between church and state? When will you visit a temple or a mosque? More...