August 17, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

A little birdie told her

LOVE NIBBLE- Kaley Barrett gives her lovebird, Baby, a kiss during a "bring your pet along" gathering at Paul Griffin Park Tuesday. More...

Health & Wellness

Treatment for narcolepsy helps fight the urge to sleep

Imagine having an urge to sleep that is so strong one falls asleep while typing a memo or just as the golf club is about to hit the ball. For many Americans, these examples are all too real. More...

Schools

College Corner

Too much information Colleges generally don't have formal policies about using the Internet to gather information on prospective students. More...

Pets

Valley Vet to host wine extravaganza

The Valley Veterinary Nonprofit Corporation will host its third annual summer "Paws to Refresh" wine festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8 at a private home in the Lexington Hills Estates in the Santa Rosa Valley. More...

Police

Blotter

A 23-year-old male was arrested Aug. 9 in the 1700 block of Stone Street and charged with grand theft. In the 6100 block of Hope Street a 38-year-old male was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with domestic violence. A burglary was reported Aug. More...

Family

Animal training students bond with pets

NOT A LAP DOG- Kat Wheaton stands over her dog, Mojo, 2, as she relaxes at an annual Moorpark College Exotic Animal Training and Management gathering at Paul Griffin Park on Tuesday evening. More...

Mental health services help preschooler, family

At 56, married and working a full-time job, Sue Tatangelo was comfortable in her additional role as a grandmother. More...

On The Town

The Movie Nut

"Stardust" Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Peter O'Toole Rated: PG13 (for brief, im plied violence and mayhem, More...

Are you monstrous? Audition for 'Victor'

The High Street Arts Center will host auditions for "Victor" by Alistair Faulkner. This original play was produced in the United States only once previously, in North Hollywood in 2002, More...

Ronald Reagan Suite offered at Westlake Village Inn

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation has designated one of the Westlake Village Inn's master suites as the official Ronald Reagan Suite. More...

Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Here's How: 1. Send a color print depicting scenery, people and the front page of any edition of the Simi Vally Acorn. 2. More...

Datebook

Datebook

FRI., AUG. 17 Roll A Strike Calabasas Chamber of Commerce sponsors second annual Bowling Tournament and Mixer, 5 to 9 p.m., AMF Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. $275 team of four. $5 donation nonbowlers. More...

Runkle Canyon soil and water labeled 'safe'

More than a month after city officials contracted with two labs to collect and analyze surface water and soil samples from the proposed Runkle Canyon development site, limited test results have determined that the area poses no immediat More...

City Council tensions flare over local landfill

Tension arose in City Council chambers Monday night after the Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Task Force asked to be placed on the agendas of the local neighborhood councils. More...

Gourley unexpectedly resigns from Grace Brethren School

School administrator cites 'personal reasons'

Terry Gourley has resigned from his position as athletic director and head football coach at Grace Brethren School. More...

Community

Neighborhood Council to tour Waste Management facility

Waste Management will host the city of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council members for a firsthand look at the facility in action and for a discussion and tour of the planned landfill expansion. More...

Early deadlines for Labor Day

Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The three-day holiday weekend requires the Acorn newspapers to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 6 and 7 editions. More...

Tesco stores coming to Ventura County

Residents of the East County will get a taste of British shopping in their own backyards when the UK's largest retailer opens up four convenience-format stores in the area. More...

Sports

Anderson catching the attention of Cardinals' coaches

Simi Valley High grad played in Futures Game

As he looked toward the 2007 season, catcher Bryan Anderson of Simi Valley knew he'd be challenged, so he approached the year with a game plan. Anderson had played for the St. More...

Simi Gold ends season in grand fashion

SUPER PERFORMANCES- The Simi Valley U-8 Gold team won its final tournament of the summer in North Torrance, going 5-0. More...

Faith

The Art of Being

"Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. There fore, each moment is vital. It af fects the whole. Life is a succes sion of such moments, and to live each is to succeed. More...

International program helps women escape poverty

A unique program helps impoverished women around the world break the cycle of poverty and discrimination by learning skills and changing minds. More...

Simi Valley Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, the 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 Chapel of Simi Valley, Rev. More...

Letters

In favor of public skateboard park

It floors me how some people love to attack the teenagers in our community but are not willing to do anything to help the situation. Kids skateboarding at parks and public places is a problem that should be addressed. More...

Editorials

The predator who lives next door

After serving their debt to society, sexual offenders are being released back into Ventura County neighborhoods, but how can we be sure they won't repeat their criminal behavior? Have they been rehabilitated? More...

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Neighbors

Local bikers commemorate the loss of a dear friend

Somewhere in the city of Sturgis, S.D., a single red brick awaits the engraving: "In memory of Steve W. More...

Real Estate

A Rustic Tuscan-Style Home On The Island In Westlake Village

This rustic Tuscan-style home is on the island in Westlake Village. It is a newer waterfront construction with a private boat dock. It features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with one bedroom in use as an office. More...

Patti Hepple

In today's altered real estate market where buyers and sellers require greater advice and trust, referrals are becoming a prized commodity for agents and clients alike, according to Patti Hepple, manager of Troop Real Estate's Westla More...

This Home Features Tile Entry, Carpeting And Vaulted Ceilings

This newer home is on a cul-de-sac. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features tile entry, carpeting and vaulted ceilings. The fourth bedroom is downstairs and could be used as an office. There is full bath downstairs as well. More...