A massive oak tree, believed to be the largest and oldest in Simi Valley, is finally going the way of the Chumash Indians and Spanish conquistadors who at one time probably used its large canopy to take shade along the banks of the Arroyo More...
In a winter holiday crackdown brightened by a zero in the DUI fatality column, police officers, sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers from the Avoid the 14 campaign in Ventura County brought in 287 DUI suspects. More...
Endangered Marriage Married couples have finally "slipped into a minority" position among the nation's households according to an analysis of new census figures by The New York Times . More...
The Simi Valley Youth Council and the Simi Valley Education Foundation have teamed up to present a motivational speaker series for all Simi public high school students. More...
A residence was burglarized and property valued at $805 was taken Dec. 27 in the 800 block of Lindamore Court. Property valued at $1,850 was taken Dec. 27 from a business in the 2800 block of E. Cochran Street. More...
Are your mind and body really in the same space? "Our most basic assumption is that we are the way we see our selves and the world is the way we see it. More...
The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will host a meeting, co-sponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at the temple, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...
The U.S. Census Bureau reports Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetimes, with more than 20 percent of those moves ending in a different state. A survey commissioned by the UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. More...
Finding that one piece of clothing that's a perfect addition to your wardrobe is like finding a diamond in the rough. However, keeping it looking new presents a challenge. More...
One thing about the timehonored tradition of bringing a bottle of wine as a thank-you: Wines, like small children, have a tendency to "fall asleep" after a ride in the car. More...
On Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8:45 p.m., my son, Dennis Evans, had his BMX bicycle stolen from the Target Center parking lot in Simi Valley. Someone had the nerve to just take it from the back of my pickup truck. More...
Last month's 18-day drunk driving crackdown, cleverly dubbed "Avoid the 14," as in, avoid Ventura County's 14 different law enforcement agencies, took 287 DUI suspects off our roads and freeways and away from the harm they mighhave caused frie More...
FRI., JAN. 5 Get In Shape Gail Holloway, personal fitness consultant, leads outdoor fitness and exercise walk, Soka University of America Calabasas campus, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy. 9:30 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Free, open to public. More...
Sigi Ulbrich and Pam Moran of Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/Westlake Village office won the award for top producer for October 2006. This brings their total of monthly awards for this year up to nine. More...
This newly remodeled, high-vaulted ceiling home is in movein condition. It includes new molding, custom paint and ¾ solid hardwood floors. It features a large kitchen with granite counter tops, oak cabinets and topend appliances. More...
Tagging damage estimated at $60,000 over two weeks
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
Six members of a local tagging crew suspected of causing about $60,000 worth of damage in the city over a twoweek period in December were arrested last week following an extensive investigation by the Simi Valley Police Department's special problems More...
A presentation and discussion about affordable housing in Ventura County will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 n the Meeting Room at Esseff Village in Thousand Oaks. The address is 1423 E. More...
Two new services offered by the city's trash collection providers should "pick up" the spirits of residents who can't always fit all their refuse into their allotted containers or who occasionally make the mistake of forgetting to take out their More...
A front page photo in last week's Simi Valley Acorn of Matthew Brown misidentified Brown as a Marine. He is, in fact, an Army Ranger and medic. More...
The Gold's Gym of Los Angeles franchise has opened a 50,000square-foot facility at 1357 E. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. More...
Chamber luncheon includes full menu of awards, honors The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon to honor outgoing board chairman Daryl Kleintob and welcome Dick Erbe, 2007 board chairman, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. More...
After calling Philadelphia his major league home for 13 seasons, catcher Mike Lieberthal's new home park will be Dodger Stadium, much closer to Westlake High where he blossomed during the 198790 seasons for the Warriors. More...
Predictions for entertainment purposes only (seriously) Offshore winds helping a wave peel down the beach, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Hall & Oates' new Christmas album blaring on the car stereo- these things always bring a smil More...
BIG WINNERS- The Simi Valley Terror won the championship game against the Arizona Desert Dragons, 13-0, to win the U-9 Division at the Super Series Winter National Championship in Phoenix, Ariz. Nicholas Kahle was named Offensive MVP. More...
Ventura County Arts Council presents "Art Is Eclectic," a group show by the ArtistsinResidence of Studio Channel Islands Art Center. The art is on display in the lobby of the Hall of Administration, 800 S. More...
It's official. Africa is the new "it" continent for hardhitting movies. It's the last frontier in terms of the human condition- exploitation, manipulation, terror, greed and deceit. More...
FAMILY OF READERS- The Suliga family, from left to right, Eric, Janel, Ken and Brett, in front, pose with their Acorn on the top of Haleakala Volcano on the island of Maui during their August trip to Hawaii. More...
County area has waiting list of kids seeking mentors, friends
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
As the new year stretches out fresh and full of promise, it is a time not only for reflection but also for making those ever-popular New Year's resolutions. More...
Air Force Airman Cameron S. Ferguson and Airman Ryan N. Britz both have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. More...