A FUTURE OLYMPIAN?- Nickey Diorio, 5, is tossed into the air by Josh Cohen, 17, of Simi Valley at the pool in Rancho Simi Community Park on Wednesday. More...
Edison asks users to conserve, 4,000 lost electricity a week ago
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com
After a weekend that saw more than 4,000 homes in Simi lose electricity-some for more than 24 hours-a power company representative said air conditioning systems in the city should remain working for the duration of this weekend, and they hope, into the distant future. More...
Anti-Hispanic crimes still on the rise according to report
California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced recently that hate crime offenses in California declined by 4.5 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, dropping from 1,770 to 1,691. More...
The HOPE Unit Foundation for Bereavement, Loss and Transition has been serving the greater Los Angeles area since the 1970s. The acronym HOPE stands for Hope, Opportunities, Participation and Education. The foundation's intention is to help heal grief with respect for participants' spiritual More...
Ron Tavakoli recently announced that he has signed a 15year lease in the Simi Valley Shopping Center to house his new Latin-fusion restaurant and nightclub concept, Limon Latin Grill. Tavakoli's 6,500-square-foot upscale Latin venue is tentatively scheduled to open Sept. 1. More...
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee states that due to significant increases in building costs, many of the specific Simi Valley school renovation projects originally outlined may not be completed. More...
KEEPING COOL- From left, Nickey Diorio, 5, and his sister Andraya, 8, are tossed into the air by Devin Noe, 18, and Josh Cohen, 17, at the pool in Rancho Simi Community Park. All four are Simi Valley residents. A break in the hot weather is expected for at least a few days. More...
California's horse owners are being urged to make sure their animals are vaccinated following the confirmation of this year's first equine case of West Nile virus. More...
The loss was $2,625 when a pipe-bending machine, a computer and other items were stolen sometime between July 13 and July 16 in the 6300 block of Katherine Road. More...
The Bridge Community Church of Simi Valley invites the public to a free family fun film night tomorrow, Sat., July 29, starting with a free barbecue at 6 p.m. A contemporary worship celebration will be at 7 p.m., followed by the animated movie, "Madagascar" at 8:30 p.m. More...
The Simi Valley Town Center will present live performances in jazz, swing, Dixieland and Latin music from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from Aug. 1 through Sept. 7. More...
I was fortunate enough to be at a presentation last night, July 25, at the American Buddhist Cultural Center that dealt with students and alcoholism. The speaker, More...
A magic day A magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat, he can cut a woman in half, and he can even make a grown man disappear-I've seen it. But I can't say I More...
For the majority of students, high school graduation presents an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the real world by pursuing advanced study or joining the work force. But for students with disabilities, those first steps can be intimidating and fraught with fear. More...
FRI., JULY 28 Make Way for 76 Trombones Cabrillo Music Theatre presents "The Music Man," the story of a charming con artist, the town he tries to con, and the demure librarian who captures his heart. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and More...
Calling all four-legged friends and their companions, it's time for the ninth annual Pooch Parade on Sun., July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park. Coldwell Banker agent Toni Hanson will be attending again this year with her two Jack Russells, Doll More...
Out-of-control lifeguard boat nearly takes lives of two local teens