June 30, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

School board passes $145 million budget

The Simi Valley School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass the $145-million budget for Simi Valley public schools. More...

Health & Wellness

Signs of heat-related illness, danger

Over the Fourth of July weekend, many will gather with family, friends, and neighbors to take part in Independence Day festivities. More...

Hall of Famer, celebrities to host SVH golf tourney

NFL Hall of Famer and CBS 2 sports analyst Eric Dickerson will participate in the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament on Mon., July 31 at the Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. More...

Red Cross to offer lifesaving training

Each year countless lives, young and old, are saved by individuals trained in CPR and First Aid. Individuals interested in learning these lifesaving skills are encouraged to call the American Red Cross chapter office at (805) 339-2234, ext. More...

Sports

Mets make Giarraputo's draft day dreams come true

Summer's here and that means it's time for kids to hit the beach, go on vacations and enjoy the good life. More...

Simi Valley's Aiello wins scholarship award for her hard work on the track

The Future Track Running Club has named Alisha Aiello of Simi Valley High School its winner of the 2006 Scholarship Competition. More...

Moorpark College hires Davis as athletic director

Howard Davis has been named the new athletic director at Moorpark College. More...

Police

The loss was $3,860 when jewelry was stolen sometime between 12:30 and 2 p.m. June 18 in the 1500 block of Town Center Way. More...

Family

Turn a car trip with children into an educational experience

Instead of letting the kids watch DVDs during your next road trip, use those long hours in the car to sharpen their minds. More...

Child safety an important topic year-round

Nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the U. S. If you're a parent or guardian, the realization that your child could go missing may be your biggest fear. More...

Area bank offers several imaginative lending alternatives +

California Oaks State Bank, a locally-owned $100 million community bank, has announced a broad new spectrum of loans available to customers. More...

Letters

Come to the U.S. the legal way

Mr. Torres ( Simi Valley Acorn June 16), you should read Joy Lomenick's letter (April 28). It's a woman, not Mr. More...

Four points on illegal alien issue

In response to "Everyone is illegal" by Daniel A. Torres ( More...

Editorials

Relax, reflect, enjoy

It's that magical time of the year again, the period from the end of June when school has let out and the days seem like they last forever-until July Fourth when Americans celebrate their national birthday party until well after dark. More...

Neighbors

Officials say fireworks display will rival best in the country

Sis! Boom! Bah! Simi Valley is promising to put on its biggest fireworks display ever this Fourth of July at a new location, Rancho Santa Susana More...

Popular nightclub changes hands

For the past nine years, Doughmain Records has been the focus of Josh Wright's professional life. More...

Rotary Club of Simi Valley names Rotarian of the Year

Terry Marvin has been named Rotarian of the Year for the Rotary Club of Simi Valley. For almost two years Marvin has been a member of the noontime club, which has about 75 members. More...

Real Estate

Dos Vientos 3-Bedroom Villa With Mountain Views

There are mountain views from this house, a one year new upgraded Dos Vientos 3-bedroom,2.5bathvilla. More...

House passes $500,000 Gallegly request for railroad warning devices

The House of Representatives has approved a request by U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) for $500,000 to install active warning devices at up to five rural crossings along Metrolink's Ventura County line. More...

City puts new teeth in dog licensing law

Men and women in uniform will be going door-to-door in Simi Valley in July as part of a local government initiative aimed at licensing all dogs in the city that require it. More...

Community

State aims to weed out pot farms on public land

California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer has announced the kick-off of California's 2006 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) eradication program. More...

Oak trees continue to be at risk of deadly disease

A plant disease commonly called Sudden Oak Death continues to threaten coastal forests in California and Oregon. More...

CHP to offer Explorer program

The California Highway Patrol in Moorpark said it will begin accepting applications in mid-July for their new Explorers volunteer program set to begin later this summer. More...

Schools

St. Rose of Lima to launch annual carnival

The St. Rose of Lima Parish will present its annual family carnival on Fri. through Sun., July 14 through 16 on the school grounds behind St. Rose of Lima Church at 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

YMCA sponsors Pretty Princess camp

The Simi Valley Family YMCA is introducing a new Pretty Princess Camp, Aug. 7 More...

Arts council salutes top students

The Ventura County Arts Council recently hosted a recognition reception at the Adolfo Camarillo Ranch House in Camarillo for 19 arts scholars from Ventura County. More...

Pets

Keep pets home during fireworks

People enjoy fireworks displays, but the loud noises and bright lights often terrify dogs and cats. To avoid stressing pets, leave animals at home whenever fireworks are used. More...

Faith

Confirmation celebrated

A BIG DAY FOR THESE FIVE- Five students celebrated their Confirmation at Congregation B'nai Emet on Frid., June 9. The students are part of the Judaica High School Program for teens in grades eight through 10. More...

Church vocations explored during youth event at CLU

Young people who are interested in a vocation in the church will have an opportunity to explore a variety of church vocations at the 15th annual "Invitation to Service" event to be presented from Thurs. to Sat., Aug. More...

On The Town

Catch 'Wizard of Oz' at local parks

"The Wizard of Oz" is next up for the Gypsies in a Trunk as they continue their 12th season of free Fairytales in the Park presentations. More...

Vets division to meet

The 24thInfantry Division Association has announced it will host its annual reunion honoring veterans of the division from Sept. 20 to 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 123 W. Louisiana St., Indianapolis, Ind. More...

Holiday creates early deadlines

Tues., July 4 is Independence Day, which means that deadlines will advance for the More...

Columns

Help, anyone? Why isn't potty training a 2year-old as easy as they make it sound in all the books? More...

Redwood Journey

My fellow adventurer and I sat on the top step of her little wooden entry deck's flight of stairs, earplugs in place, gesturing at one another frantically in pidgin sign language. More...

"A Prairie Home Companion"

D i r e c t e d b y : Robert Altman S t a r r More...

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 30 Bard Arrives at CLU Annual Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. More...