July 8, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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Looking for adventure

RIDING TO SHARE THE GOSPEL More...

Car pursuit leads to arrest

After a high speed chase on July 1, Gary Burnette, 32, was arrested in Simi Valley and booked at Ventura County Jail for felony evading, grand theft auto and an outstanding felony arrest warrant. More...

Health & Wellness

Golf tournament to benefit American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society will host its second annual Gold Coast Invitational on Mon., July 18 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. More...

Routine skin cancer screenings may save your life

More than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That More...

Alzheimer’s Association hosts workshop on end-of-life decisions

The Alzheimer More...

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Schools

New administrators appointed for Ventura County schools

Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Charles Weis announced the appointment of the following key administrators who began work with the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office (VCSSO) on July 1. More...

‘Road Map’ program helps teen drivers practice skills

Practice can make perfect. This adage holds true for sports, playing a musical instrument and especially when young people are learning how to drive. More...

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Letters

Angelides right for California

On Wednesday evening June 29, I attended the Ventura County Democrats special evening for Phil Angelides, California treasurer and 2006 gubernatorial candidate. More...

Blaming Clinton ‘easier than thinking’

As I read Chris Biller More...

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Editorials

Service dogs also help people with mental problems

If you read, you learn something every day. Several weeks ago, we printed a letter from a Newbury Park resident who was sick and tired of certain people bringing their pampered pooches into restaurants and grocery stores. More...

Contact your area representatives

Board of Supervisors District 4: Judy Mikels (Serving Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Santa Susana Knolls, Box Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake, and Tierra Rejada Valley) 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Va More...

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Bird with West Nile virus found in area

A mockingbird found within the city of Moorpark has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The bird was found on June 8 and submitted for testing. The city was informed about the test results on June 29. More...

Police get hundreds of fireworks complaints

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Over the extended Fourth of July weekend, Simi Valley police received 463 fireworks-related calls, issued 40 citations and made one arrest, a police official said earlier this week. More...

Man who defrauded Simi Hospice investors awaits sentencing

Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten recently announced that Valentin Garcia Lopez Jr., 34, a former resident of Chatsworth, pleaded guilty on June 29 to 17 felonies related to Lopez More...

Getting the right mix

TOUGH JOB More...

Community

New vaccine helps dogs survive deadly rattlesnake bites

By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

Curiosity killed the cat. It More...

Juvenile assaulted in front of convenience store

A juvenile was attacked by three suspects while he was using the payphone at 8 p.m. Fri., July 1 in front of the 7-11 store at Yosemite and Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. More...

Enthusiastic turnout for candidate

GREAT SUPPORT More...

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Business

Robinsons-May to host Charity Preview Day at Simi Valley Town Center Mall

Robinsons-May is inviting local nonprofit organizations and schools to participate in the Charity Preview Day fundraiser to be held at the October grand opening of its new store in the Town Center Mall in Simi Valley. More...

What businesses need to know about the ADA and service dogs

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that any business or organization that serves the public allow service animals into its facility. More...

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Sports

Following the graduation of 13 players, Highlanders start the process of rebuilding

By Steve Ames Special to The Acorn

After graduating 13 from a team that went 25-4 and won a Marmonte League title, the Royal High School baseball team is working hard this summer to rebuild for next season. More...

During the carefree years of my pre-adolescence, one of my favorite TV programs was More...

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Datebook

FRI., JULY 8

Used Book Sale The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will host a used book sale featuring more than 10,000 books ranging in price from 25 cents to $1 plus specially priced collectors More...

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Real Estate

Newbury Park Home Backs to Open Space with a Large Backyard

This updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Newbury Park backs to open space with a large backyard featuring an inground spa and brick BBQ with a paved and covered patio. More...

Desirable T.O. Cul-De-Sac Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath beautifully updated home is situated in a very desirable cul-de-sac in Thousand Oaks. More...

A Stunning Sherwood Community Home

This is a stunning home located in a gated Sherwood community featuring four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, and separate office/den or library. More...

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