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July 20, 2007 / Front Page

They called... and the community answered

Special meeting included proposal to move government services east

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

County Supervisor Peter Foy gave constituents a taste of his outreach plan Tuesday night when he brought the county Board of Supervisors meeting and his services proposal to Simi Valley City Hall for the first time The board, More...

A controversial stand

Church says it's willing to offer sanctuary to woman threatened by deportation

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The United Church of Christ in Simi Valley took a political stand last week when members voted to become the first church in Ventura County to act as a sanctuary congregation for illegal immigrants. More...

Health & Wellness

Helping teens in trouble

Know how to read the warning signs

Teenagers can behave in strange ways that often mystify adults. For some parents, their teen's moods or actions keep them up at night. More...

A new way to shape up for good

There's a new tool in the battle of the bulge- it's called the Glycemic Index. The index ranks all forms of carbohydrates on a scale of zero to 100 on how they affect blood sugar levels and consequently insulin levels. More...

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Schools

Rec and Park offers summer science programs for kids

Sciensational Workshops For Kids, through Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, is offering several programs to teach science concepts through experimental learning to children this summer. More...

T.O. Montessori school to host an open house

Peace Montessori Elementary School will host an open house for families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at 3415 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

Here's lovable Shorty, a 10-month-old neutered male poodle/terrier mix. He is housebroken, crate-trained, sociable with cats and dogs, and very sweet and playful. He plays well with children about 6 years and older. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

A 20-year-old male was arrested in the 1900 block of Whitehall Court and charged with burglary on July 11. More...

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Faith

A chaplain's letter home

Commentary

This "letter home" was writ ten by Chaplain Paul C. Kauffman for a Memorial Day service at Christ United Method ist Church, Selinsgrove, Pa. I was asked to write this as a letter home from a soldier. More...

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Family

Family men don't wear ties

Our summer vacation So, my family went to New York for our summer vacation. It was my first time there. We took the red-eye flight on a Friday night. More...

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Letters

Government wants illegal migrants to keep coming here; they're employed all over town

I agree with the writer who is concerned about an illegal takeover of the United States, and especially Simi Valley, by illegal aliens. More...

Resident's comments on bilingual issue were dead-on

I would like to thank Joy Lomenick of Simi for telling it like it is. I agree with her wholeheartedly. More...

Reviewer of texts points out theories don't equal facts

Your article ("County school board adopts controversial science textbook," July 6) says that there is a science textbook that says evolutionary theory is a fact: That seems extremely unlikely to me. More...

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Neighbors

Summer turns shelter into beast of burden for volunteer

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Nicky Thole had no idea 12 years ago that feathers and fur would become such a huge part of her life. It all began with guilt. The Camarillo Heights resident became a volunteer at an animal shelter after her cat injured a rabbit. More...

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Datebook

FRI., JULY 20 Tribal Gathering Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow, today through Sunday, Moorpark College athletic field, 7075 Campus Drive. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday with open Native American flute circle. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. More...

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Couple honored for helping end robbery ring

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Nearly every weekday morning, Rudy Mazzella makes a pit stop at the 7-Eleven by his house to pick up a cup of coffee before embarking on the daunting 75mile trip to his job in the Inland Empire. More...

Motorcyclist killed in accident

Russell Woodrow Coplin, 54, of Simi Valley died in a traffic accident on Mayfair Street at the intersection of Winthrop Court in Simi Valley at 7:33 a.m. July 13. Coplin was riding a Yamaha motorcycle westbound on Mayfair Street. More...

Community

$7,000 theft of 200 cigarette cartons leads to 2-hour police pursuit, search

One suspect is found hiding under two coats on the floor of residents' car

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A commercial burglary at a Simi Valley Rite-Aid resulted in a fullfledged manhunt last Saturday night after two men allegedly stole 200 cartons of cigarettes worth about $7,000, according to police. More...

Firm found at fault in 90-year-old's death

A Los Angeles jury assessed $1.3 million in damages against a construction company for the wrongful death of a 90-year-old Simi Valley man. A utility truck owned by B&D Enterprises Co. More...

Second surprise sobriety checkpoint of year on way

The Simi Valley Police Department will conduct a licensing and sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city sometime within the next two weeks. More...

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Business

Affordability is key to homeownership

Guest opinion

By Kevin Panet

Many people believe that homeownership is out of reach, not realizing that it might be closer than they think. More...

Stroller fitness program offering free class

Simi Valley Stroller Strides will host a grand reopening on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the Rancho Madera Community Park in Wood Ranch, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

King of the booth

Bob Miller has been the voice behind Los Angeles Kings hockey since 1973

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Over the past 34 years many things have changed within the Los Angeles Kings franchise. Players come and go, uniform designs have been altered, and the team has moved from the Great Western Forum to Staples Center. More...

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Real Estate

The Granite Kitchen In This Home Has Viking Appliances, Custom Cabinetry And Large Walk-In Pantry

This two-story home on more than 0.5 acre has a refurbished front deck and railing, providing views of the valley, mountains and city lights. More...

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