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August 31, 2007 / Front Page

Simi schools back in session

High temps greet students as they return to class

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Classroom doors opened for more than 21,000 students in the Simi Valley Unified School Dis trict Wednesday morning. So, what's new this year? Simply put, "The students," according to Royal High School principal Dan Houghton. More...

Dantona decision sets up showdown with Strickland

Local Democrat announces he will seek nomination for 19th state Senate District

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Simi Valley resident Jim Dantona is running for the California Senate. More...

Health & Wellness

Gas station robbed by man wielding shotgun

The ARCO station at 706 E. Los Angeles Ave. was robbed at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday. The robber, armed with a shotgun, ordered the clerk to open the cash register. More...

Simi Valley Hospital rolls out Lifeline program for seniors

For seniors and other medically vulnerable adults who live alone, a telephone connection can be a literal lifeline. More...

Discussing tragic images with kids may help them cope

Children often are negatively affected by sights they see on the news

People all across the country were shaken by the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Continuing media coverage has included dramatic pictures of submerged and partially submerged cars and other wreckage. More...

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Schools

College versus high school

Freshmen heading off to college in the next few weeks are more likely to enjoy a successful first year if they understand some of the differences between high school and college. The biggest shift is in personal responsibility. More...

SVUSD appoints director of elementary education

The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Dr. Deborah Riley as the school district's new director of elementary education. More...

CLU dean's list

A total of 383 students werenamed to the 2007 spring semester dean's honor list at California Lutheran University. Students qualify for this honor List by maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in their academic subjects. More...

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Pets

Pet Memorial Day observed

National Pet Memorial Day is Sept. 9. Claire Chew, certified pet bereavement counselor, said, "As pet owners, we experience laughter, joy, unconditional love, frustrations, sorrow and other human emotions with our pets. More...

Photo

LOVELY LILLY- Tiger Lilly and her five kittens were left in the lobby of the shelter. The kittens have been adopted, but Tiger Lilly, just a year-old kitten herself, needs a home. She is spayed, chipped and in excellent health. More...

Labradoodles to romp in Malibu

The sixth annual Labradoodle Romp and Picnic will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 in Malibu. Guest list closes Sunday, Sept. 2. More...

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Family

Human pogo stick

Last week, as I was walking downstairs to my car in a San Francisco parking garage, I missed a step. What immediately followed was a series of cracking sounds. The sounds came from my left ankle. More...

Cast your pet on television

A Los Angeles casting agency is looking for people to appear on a new family reality show called "Petfinders" for the Animal Planet network. The TV show will be shot during the next two months. More...

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On The Town

What's new on DVD?

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, docu mentaries and music programs now available for purchase online or at your retail store. More...

New performers confirmed for Vino Jazz Festival

Jazz guitarist Freddie Fox, performer Evelyn Champagne King and confirmed returnee Danny Carrerras will all perform at the fifth annual Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. More...

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Editorials

Bill to restrict sale of field lab property vital to city, state

It's better late than never when it comes to the City Council's recent decision to endorse state Senate Bill 990, six months after it was first introduced. More...

Classifieds

God having fun during Tuesday's total eclipse of the moon More...

Local service groups stepping up

Guest opinion

By Kate O'Brien

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley recently turned over the keys to a special transport van to the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District- and it reminded me how lucky we are to have so many caring individuals in Simi Valley. More...

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City backs bill on field lab

Simi supports state measure to control sale or lease of the site

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council has declared its support for a state Senate bill that would prohibit the lease or transfer of the former Santa Susana Field Laboratory until the site undergoes a complete cleanup pursuant to standards s More...

Pageant sponsors say 2005 winner illegally kept crown

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

According to a report filed last week with Moorpark police by the Ventura County Scholarship Association, Hilary Gushwa, Miss Ventura County 2005, was married at the time of the 2004 contest, a violation of pageant rules. More...

Community

Preliminary hearing postponed to October

The preliminary hearing in the murder trial of Simi Valley resident Daniel Ramirez has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. in Ventura County Superior Court. More...

Housing Authority commissioner position must be filled

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for a vacant commissioner position on the Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura Board of Commissioners. More...

Superior Court names new commissioners

Two judgeship vacancies filled

The judges of the Ventura Superior Court have announced the selection of Kevin G. DeNoce and David R. Worley as the court's newest commissioners. They fill the vacancies created by the appointments of Douglas W. Daily and Bruce A. More...

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Business

Unique shop adds new flavor to community

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Chris Taub stood over a bowl on the kitchen counter, adding ingredients for the batter of her crêpe suzette recipe. More...

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