As the beads of condensation rolled down the neoncolored six-pack of Mike's Hard Lemonade, Lisa Chauv, a 17year-old senior at Royal High School, carefully looked around for any cameras or employees who might see her slip one of the bottles into her purse. More...
Second suspect picked up in connection with multiple stabbing
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
A suspected member of Varrio Simi Valley, a documented Simi Valley street gang, was arrested Saturday, March 17 and charged in the shooting death of 18yearold Luis Torres, who was found Jan. 26 in the area of Third Street and Ashland Avenue. Daniel Ramirez, 23, of Simi Valley is being held in Ventura County Main Jail without bail. More...
Resident tells council lack of communication cost him chance to serve
The frustration of one resident may cause the city to rethink how it communicates with people serving on various volunteer advisory boards and committees John Dantona, a 2005 selection to the community gang task force, came before the City Council March 5 to say he was never notified that his two-year term was set to expire prior to the Dec. 6, 2006, deadline to reapply. More...
A multiple-phase Emergency Department renovation and expansion project currently underway at Simi Valley Hospital will reduce patient wait times, enhance ability to provide emergency care during a major disaster, provide muchneeded physical space, and create colorful treatment rooms for patients and guests. More...
Robert Perez of Moorpark and Eric Rose of Simi Valley have established a family owned-and-operated funeral home in Camarillo, Rose-Perez Funeral Home and Cremation, which will serve the community with a full range of services. More...
Play is full of ridiculous but charming characters, director says
Grace Brethren High School will present Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" at Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 29 through 31. The production is directed by Rachel Masie. More...
Early in the season, Royal High head baseball coach Dan Maye said his team was probably a year away from being the best they could be. Game after game, the team is making that statement seem impossible. After 10 games, the Highlanders are still unbeaten at 10-0 and are 3-0 in Marmonte League play. More...
LITTLE BUDDY- Looking for someone to snuggle with? Look no further. Meet Joey, a male Chihuahua mix, approximately 2 1/2 years old. He's such a charmer, it's hard to understand why he was so thoughtlessly dumped at the shelter. He loves to sleep with his head on your shoulder. More...
A 24-year-old male was arrested on March 13 in the 1600 block of Cochran Street and charged with grand theft auto. A 20-year-old male was arrested on March 19 on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. A 26-year-old male was arrested on March 18 in the 1400 block of Parkhurst Street and charged with malicious mischief. More...
There was standing room only at Simi Hills Christian Church last Sunday to hear the theories of nuclear physicist Gerald Schroeder, author of several books dealing with the relationship between religion and science. More...
There's nothing better than a day at the beach. The sun, the surf . . . what could be more fun? However, no environment is risk free. The ocean is powerful and unpredictable, and without the proper safety precautions our local beaches can be dangerous. You and your family should enjoy the beach this summer, but always with the utmost safety and caution. More...
Fusing symphonic music with photographs of the Yosemite National Park landscape, the New West Symphony and Larry Janss have created a unique series of concerts geared to transport the audience into the wild beauty of the West. The musical and visual voyage explores the emotional and spiritual impact that the Yosemite Valley has had on visitors for generations, said organizers. More...
Where is the community love when you need it?I cannot believe what I am reading week after week in these letters, these verbal wars between the heartless and our friends. Everyone's opinion seems to matter more than anyone else's, and somehow strangers to us think they have more light on the subject of our family. More...
Even if last Friday's alcohol assessment project conducted by local high school students doesn't prevent a single kid from getting their underage hands on a bottle of booze, the students who participated in the effort have already succeeded. More...
When Hailey Joy and Ryan Kent were born almost nine months ago, the Kent family was overjoyed. After several miscarriages, Maria and Rick were blessed with fraternal twins through a surrogate. But just four months later, the family's celebration was put on hold. During a hospital visit for a high fever, Hailey Joy was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL. More...
THURS., MARCH 22 Polyantha Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. 7 p.m. questions/answers by consulting rosarians. 7:30 p.m. feature speaker James Delahanty, club past president. Topic: Polyantha roses. Visitors welcome. Janet Sklar (818) 993-6622, Dawn-Marie Johnson (805) 523-9003. More...
Ruth Rose of White House Properties, Westlake Village, has been congratulated by owner/ broker Marty Williams for her production for January. She has been named top producer with more than $17 million in listings and sales. Rose has been active in real estate since 1979 and has been a consistent top producer, winning many awards throughout the years. More...
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