October 13, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

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Residents near Runkle Canyon say latest report on Rocketdyne confirms their fears

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com
Terry Matheney, 55, and Patricia Coryell, 52, may live in one of the safest cities in America, but both are distraught over what they say is a lack of concern shown by the city of More...

Health & Wellness

Committee meets to discuss issues of the disabled

The Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 19 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

AIDS Partnership seeks grant applicants

The Ventura County AIDS Partnership is now seeking grant applicants for its 2007 grant cycle. More...

Senior center has two immunization clinics planned for this month

With flu season right around the corner, older residents are strongly urged to receive their shots
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Flu and pneumonia immunization clinics will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Schools

Astronomical Society looks at the origins of universe

UCLA astronomy professor Ned Wright, PhD, will speak to the Ventura County Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 in the Forum Auditorium at Moorpark College. More...

Local musicians square off in Simi High's Band Spectacular

BATTLE OF THE BANDS-Left, the trumpeters of the Simi Valley High School marching band perform on the recently refurbished football field during Saturday's day-long Band Spectacular, which attracted schools from across Ventura County. More...

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Faith

Dynamics of religion important to Simi's One Spirit Center

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

Rev. Dennis Merritt Jones wrote the hymn "O, What a Light" 15 years ago. The song, explained Jones, sums up what his One Spirit Center for Conscious Living in Simi Valley is all about. More...

Will the Real Change Agent Please Stand? I came across another version of the "Serenity Prayer" the other day. More...

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Neighbors

Local mountain lion population in trouble

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Mountain lions are an important part of the ecology in the wilderness surrounding local cities, but in recent years the survival of the majestic cat has been challenged by urban encroachment. More...

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Datebook

Poetry in Action Poet/Moorpark College professor Erland Anderson discusses translating literature, 7:30 p.m., Nelson Room, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by American Scandinavian Foundation of Thousand Oaks. More...

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Council calls for maximum enforcement of city sign ordinance

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Facing its first major test since going into effect back in July, the city's new sign ordinance is failing, according to mayor pro tem Glen Becerra, in part because of violators who he says have found a detour around the system. More...

Study of contamination at rocket lab site reveals evidence of cancer link

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

The Santa Susana Field Laboratory Panel, an independent team of researchers and health experts, released a report last week concluding that toxins and radiation released from the Rocketdyne research facility near Simi Valley could be responsi More...

Community

Dump trash for no cash

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

On 363 days out of the year, a trip to dispose of unwanted materials at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center also requires a cash deposit. More...

State catches up with delinquent taxpayers

State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly recently reported that the state collected a record $524 million from people who earned income in 2004 but didn't file California tax returns. More...

Candidates for supervisor lay out their political platforms

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The two candidates vying to represent the 4th District on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors defeated veteran incumbent Judy Mikels in the June primaries. More...

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Business

It may be time to rethink the value of a savings account

By Pierre Habis

For many people, the term "savings account" conjures up images of grandmother's oldfashioned savings passbook. Others think of savings as protection against overdrafts. More...

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Sports

Royal's Flye guy

Linebacker Cameron Flye leadthe Marmonte League in tackle
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Since he was 7-years-old, Cameron Flye has been watching film of Royal High's football games. More...

Five local football players now contributing at CLU

By Steve Ames Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

It isn't like going away to a college far from home, but for student-athletes who played football for local high schools and now attend California Lutheran University, the Thousand Oaks campus was every bit as attractive an academic and athl More...

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Editorials

KB Homes: Don't miss your chance to be good guys

An independent panel of 17 scientists from around the nation last week released its report on the former Rocketdyne Santa Susana Field Laboratory, confirming years of speculation that the lab's contaminated soil and water were linked to neighboring r More...

Gallegly supporter says the congressman 'represents us'

I've been reading the letters from Democrats trying to smear Congressman Elton Gallegly because of the actions of others. More...

Challenges Gallegly's voting record

I wonder whether the voters of the 24th District would continue to support Rep. Gallegly if they More...

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Real Estate

Stunning Former Model Home In Lang Ranch With Gorgeous Views

This former model has gorgeous views with approximately 2,734 sq. ft. of living space, 4bedrooms, 3-bathrooms with upgrades galore, and offers the lifestyle of the Conejo Valley with beau More...

Rodeo Realty Agents Have Backpack Give-Away

Local Realtors, Laurie Allen and Eileen Richardson have donated 12 backpacks filled with school supplies to Berylwood Elementary School. More...

Dina Burnett

Prudential California Realty's Thousand Oaks Regional office recognized Dina Burnett as its Top Selling Agent for July, 2006. More...

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