May 25, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Gallegly takes aim at Senate immigration bill

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) criticized the U.S. immigration bill unveiled in the Senate last week. Gallegly stated that the new bill would worsen the illegal immigration problem and reward lawbreakers. More...

Health & Wellness

Afflicted actors seek cure for restless legs syndrome

Actors and longtime Hollywood couple Corbin Bernsen and Amanda Pays are joining forces on an educational program to raise awareness of restless legs syndrome, a common yet misunderstood condition with which they've both been diagnos More...

Think about getting in shape

A free seminar introducing positive motivation techniques to lose weight will be offered from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Hospital volunteers host big fundraiser

The Simi Valley Hospital Volunteer Guild will host its annual Bake, Book, and Bling-Bling Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12 in the Citrus/Peppertree rooms at Simi Valley Hospital. More...

Schools

Picture-perfect moment

BIG DAY- Above, Tara Collins and Kelli Mulvehill, both of Simi Valley, take their own photo while waiting to receive their diplomas at the Moorpark College graduation ceremony on Thursday. More...

Simi natives make up portion of CSUCI's inaugural grad class

The following Simi Valley students have graduated in the first class at California State University at Channel Islands in Camarillo: Michael Anderson, Amanda Arthur, Daniel Balandran, Paloma Barraza, Shawn Blakely, Christine Bowman More...

Valley View getting long-desired traffic signal

It's not every day that audience members stand up and applaud after a reading of the City Council's consent calendar, a collection of business-related items that the council approves every meeting with a single vote, often with no discussi More...

Pets

PRECIOUS PUMPKIN- Pumpkin is a 2-year-old mixed breed saved from the South Central Animal Shelter. She likes kids and dogs. Pumpkin has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips but does not require surgery. More...

Police

A 41-year-old female was arrested May 19 in the 1200 block of Los Angeles Avenue and charged with the use of false documents. More...

Simi Valley Police

Police Chief Mike Lewis 3901 Alamo St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805) 583-6950 www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us/ html/pdpage.htm More...

Family

Summer Arts Festival is coming to Moorpark College

This summer Moorpark College will present the Summer Arts Festival, the annual performance series showcasing the dance, music and theater departments. More...

Six tips to keep kidbusy this summer

Vielka McFarlane, a longtime educator who is the CEO and founder of Celerity Educational Group in Los Angeles, offers suggestions to parents on ways to keep their children busy during the summer. More...

Painting the town

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers YOUNG ARTIST- Simi Valley resident Mikayla Giardino, 4, paints cardboard city "Box Town" during the Stand for Children Day Party in the Park at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks on Sunday. More...

Editorials

Celebrate, be merry, then get yourself to a Memorial Day program

In Simi Valley, when it comes to parties, it doesn't get any bigger (or better) than the Sunrise Rotary Club's annual Cajun Creole Music Festival . . . More...

Full Story

Contact your area representatives

City Council +All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 5836701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Mayor Pro Tem Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

Rocketdyne legislation survives narrow vote in Senate

SB 990 passes by 21-16; bill now in hands of Assembly subcommittee

Legislation that would require the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site to be cleaned to the highest standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency before the land could be sold for use as residential property passed the state More...

Old St. Rose of Lima back in full bloom

Mariachi band members dressed in colorful costumes played. Congregants and guests strolled the grounds of Strathearn Park and chatted under white umbrellas shading round tables. More...

Community

Dead body found in park near Moorpark College campus

Gunshot wound appears self-inflicted

A man out for a walk with his dog found the body of a young man at College View Park at Campus Park and Collins drives in Moorpark early Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed the man was a Moorpark resident in his 20s. More...

Black bear busted in backyard

Animal visitor captured and released

A bear was found wandering on a hill side to the rear of homes on the west side of 3100 Geronimo Street in northwestern Simi Valley at 2:46 p.m. May 22. More...

Be on the lookout for jury duty scam

Law enforcement officials are warning of a new twist in identity theft: callers posing as U.S. court employees to advise individuals of their arrest warrant for failure to report to jury duty. According to snopes. More...

Business

Simi couple works out at Boot Camp

Two Simi Valley residents will be man and wife in less than four weeks. Brooke Moss and Eric Liberman are the perfect couple in every category they could be sized up in. More...

Carrube named Moorpark Chamber of Commerce's Member of the Year

Peter Carrube was recently named the 2007 Chamber Member of the Year by the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce at the recent annual Top Ten Awards Luncheon. More...

Business owners recognized for outstanding service and sales

Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of non-medical home care and companionship to older adults, has honored local business owners Don and Laurie Reid of Ventura County for outstanding business performance. More...

Sports

Locals run strong in Norwalk

The CIFSouthern Section Divisional Finals took place last weekend in Norwalk and many athletes from the area posted top times. More...

Katz corrals golf title

Utilizing his old swing and a putting game that was in high gear, Royal High junior Danny Katz won the CIF-Southern Section Individual Championships on Wednesday. More...

Simi Acorn's summertime sports at the beach showdown

It's almost Memorial Day, time for Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman to debate the best sand game

Since I've spent most of the last few years living in San Francisco, my favorite beach sport lately has probably been running. More...

Faith

'Hope' offered for all those who attend

Editor's note: This is the third installment of a biweekly series highlighting Simi Valley houses of worship, exploring the beliefs held by different faiths,their practices and their views on life and salva tion. More...

LDS church serving lunch to veterans on Memorial Day

Those attending the VFW program may stop by to share a meal

Single adult members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the Simi Valley community are hosting a free Memorial Day "Salute to Arms" luncheon and program for all Simi Valley veterans. The event is planned for noon to 3 p.m. More...

Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, Rev. Joe Schimmel, 23 W. Easy St., No. 204, (805) 520-5882 Bridge Community Church, Rev. David Wilkinson, 1925 Royal Ave., (805) 526-2964 Calvary Baptist Church of Simi Valley, Pastor Dennis Chapman, 3050 Kadota St. More...

On The Town

Play Review 'Red Hot Lovers' is a groovy, cool show

The title "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" sounds like a frantic sex farce, but it's actually a stunning probe into human nature. More...

Letters

Upset over story about resident who was struck by police cruiser

I am writing to you to express my disappointment in the article posted in the May 18 edition of your paper concerning the incident involving Mark Weiler and the SVPD. More...

Datebook

SAT., MAY 26 Do Si Do Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Guest caller Rod Shuping. Refreshments served. $6 donation. More...

Real Estate

Moorpark Ranch-Style One-Story

This Moorpark ranchstyle home is a one-story home in a family community close to schools and parks. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan is open and bright with cathedral ceilings in the living and family rooms. More...

Rebecca Branscome

The honors for top producer in February 2007 for Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/Channel Islands office went to Rebecca Branscome. Branscome lived in Santa Barbara from 1978 until 2001. More...

Dave McLaughlin

Dave McLaughlin and the McLaughlin Group were congratulated by branch manager Frances Lewis for posting more than $73.6 million in listing and sales production during a recent 60-day period. More...