Anniversary gala for Simi Free Clinic hosted tonight at Reagan Library

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley will hosts its 35th anniversary Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction, this year's major fundraiser tonight, Fri., Sept. 8 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Polio support group resumes monthly meetings

Post polio support group will resume monthly meetings beginning Sat., Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the fireside room of the United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road in Simi Valley. More...

Recent studies show lung cancer diagnoses leveling off for women

There's encouraging news for women in the fight against lung cancer. Although the incidence of lung cancer in women increased rapidly after World War II as more women began to smoke, that trend may finally be reversing. More...

Teaching young athletes how to win the right way

How many times have you seen parents behaving badly at their children's sporting events? It's no surprise that such behavior rubs off on youth, affecting the way they participate in sports and interact with others. More...

Farmers' Market encourages kids to pack a healthy lunch

Children are getting ready to go back to school, which means busier schedules, eating on the run and time for parents to once again start packing school lunches. More...

Grant apps now available from Education Foundation

Enhancement Education Grant applications (formerly Classroom Grants), sponsored by the Simi Valley Education Foundation, are now available at each public school site in Simi Valley and online at www.svef.org. More...

On Aug. 31 an iPod Nano worth $250 was stolen from a vehicle during a forced entry burglary in More...

Young entrepreneurs aim to light up the Simi night life

The partners in Digital Elegance Promotions have big ideas and big plans. If energy and enthusiasm count, then their fledging business should be a wild success. More...

Electrical sticker shock

The summer heat wave isn't as bad as it was a month ago, but local residents are still hot under the collar over the big electric bills they've been paying. More...

Guest opinion

Every year I receive many phone calls from parents requesting clarification of what student supports are available and what qualifies a student for special education or gifted and talented education, GATE. More...

'Hey, that's not right'

The Simi Valley Acorn strives to be fair and accurate in all its reporting. If you spot something in the paper that is false or incorrect, please notify us at simi@theacorn.com and we will promptly publish a correction. More...

FRI., SEPT. 8 Splendor of Orchids Conejo Orchid Society hosts its annual Orchid Show and Sale from noon to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...